Volume 1: Chapter 15 Summary

The morning following Mr. Collins' arrival at Longbourn, he gets Mrs. Bennet alone and inquires as to the "availability" of Jane, who is his first choice for a wife. Mrs. Bennet informs him that while she is in general agreement of his idea of finding a bride at Longbourn, Jane is "likely to be very soon engaged." Within moments, his choice of wife changes from Jane to Elizabeth, and so it was agreed, between Mrs. Bennet and Mr. Collins, that Elizabeth would be a very suitable match for Mr. Collins. Once this is decided, the girls and Mr. Collins decide to walk into Meryton for the day. There they meet Mr. Denny, an acquaintance of Lydia's, and a newcomer to the regiment, a Mr. Wickham, whose gentlemanly countenance is immediately noted by all the ladies of the group. They are standing...