He was relieved and shocked at the very small sum demanded by Wichkam. This made him suspect that his brother-in-law had paid a much more substantial sum in secret, which made him wonder how on Earth he was going to repay the money spent on Lydia's dowry.
Mr. Darcy is very rich - he has ten thousand pounds a year. How could Mrs. Bennet disapprove?
Of course she is very delighted, despite her previous notions. Remember how changeable she is.
When Mr Bennet learned that Darcy had proposed and Elizabeth accepted marriage, he was incredulous and disapproved because he thought Elizabeth hated Darcy.
He was displeased and told her that if she did not marry him, her mother would never see her again and that if she did marry him he would never see her again.
Mr Bennet, her father.
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How did the south African government react to the speech? "Wind of change".
he is gay
he dies
immense curiousity
they yell at them
Mrs. Bennet reacts to Lydia's elopement with shock and distress, fearing the scandal it will bring upon the family. She is also worried about the family's reputation and the future prospects of her other daughters as a result of Lydia's actions.
incredulous
They laugh at him, Lizzie more silent than Lydia.
incredulous
Because he was once her secret passion, the man with whom she had tried to elope, which would have ruined both her private and her public life...
Juliet initially agrees to consider her mother's idea of marriage, but ultimately falls in love with Romeo and chooses to defy her parents' wishes by marrying him in secret.
She never considered herself bound to honor the marriage, but went on having affairs with gods and men.
Lydia and Kitty are excited and eager to flirt with the soldiers who arrive in Meryton. They see it as an opportunity for entertainment and to potentially find husbands among the militia men. Their behavior highlights their youth and frivolity.
People can react differently when they are confronted about cheating on their spouse. Some get defensive, some confirm the adultery, the reaction can vary...
Caroline Bingley did not react to the marriage negatively. She realized there was nothing she could do, and wanted to be able to visit Pemberley in the future, so she acted as though Elizabeth was her very good friend and she was happy about the marriage.
Marriage is a huge commitment and if as you said.."mention in general conversation." He may be "testing the waters," to see how you react. Be honest and keep the discussion on the light side without specifics. Besides both of you will change significantly when/if that becomes a serious conversation.
Confront him and demand that you both see a marriage counselor immediately. If he refuses, talk to an attorney. By putting his name up there, he has already cheated.