Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice
by Jane Austen

Pride and Prejudice Chapter 30 Summary

  • Elizabeth discovers that Lady Catherine is concerned with the tiniest details of her parish.
  • Charlotte and Mr. Collins spend a lot of time with Lady Catherine. They dine at Rosings twice a week.
  • As Easter approaches, they learn that Mr. Darcy is expected at Rosings in a few weeks' time.
  • When Mr. Darcy arrives, Mr. Collins visits Rosings to meet him.  When he returns, Mr. Darcy accompanies him.
  • Charlotte turns to Elizabeth to thank her, saying that Darcy never would have come to visit so soon if Elizabeth hadn't been there.
  • Mr. Darcy inquires after Elizabeth's family's health.
  • To jolt him, Elizabeth says her sister has been in London for three months. Has he never had opportunity to see her?
  • He seems a little confused as he answers that he has not been fortunate enough to meet Miss Bennet while in London.
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