Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice
by Jane Austen

Pride and Prejudice Chapter 29 Summary

  • Mr. Collins is deeply gratified that the visitors will be able to see the splendor of his benefactress's estate. They talk of nothing else the rest of the day.
  • Lady Catherine is authoritative but kind.  Her daughter is extremely thin, small, and sickly.
  • Lady Catherine is also a bit of a bore; there is little to do but listen to her, and she talks unceasingly.
  • She asks Elizabeth an amazing number of questions – how many sisters she has, whether one of them would soon get married, where they had been educated, what had been her mother's maiden name, etc.
  • Elizabeth feels her questions are impertinent, but answers as best she can.
  • Lady Catherine also chides Elizabeth for never having a governess, as if that was Elizabeth's fault.
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