“Darcy was not of a disposition in which happiness overflows in mirth; and Elizabeth, agitated and confused, rather knew that she was happy, than felt herself to be so . . .”
on Darcy & Elizabeth’s state of mind immediately following their engagement
Pride & Prejudice, Volume 3, Chapter 17
The Jane Austen Guide to Life: Thoughtful Lessons for the Modern Woman (May, 2012)
A Walk with Jane Austen: A Journey into Adventure, Love, and Faith