9/4 part 1

     When Elizabeth entered the ballroom at Netherfield, she quickly gathered that Mr. Wickham was not present. She soon discovered that he had used his business to cover for his absence and suspected that he did not want to be in the house Darcy occupied.  During the ball, as she was talking to Charlotte, her dear friend, when Mr. Darcy asked for her hand. To flustered to refuse, she was forced to accept. As they were dancing, Elizabeth commented about the dance. Mr. Darcy did not oblige her in conversation. Elizabeth stated that one should speak  a little while dancing.  Elizabeth began trying to ascertain Mr. Darcy's character, at which he quickly began to admonish, saying he was not in the position for such an examination.  When Elizabeth nears the subject of Mr. Wickham, Mr Darcy becomes, in a small way, short-tempered. As Elizabeth inquired of Wickham, she could find nothing of great importance to find fault with. Mr. Collins introduces himself to Mr. Darcy, who is welcomed with surprise and wonder, which Mr. Collins seemed to have missed altogether. At dinner, Mrs.Bennett spoke obnoxiously loud about marrying off Jane to Mr. Bingley. In vain Elizabeth attempted to quiet her. Soon after this embarrassing speech(for Mr. Darcy was surely listening in), Mary sang and played, and was no delight for the listeners. After this embarrassing display, while Mary was preparing to play more, Mr. Bennett  breached etiquette and told her to " Let the other young ladies have time to exhibit". As this all occurred at Netherfield, it was with a quite ashamed attitude that Elizabeth left for home.