🔍Mr. Gardner leaves Longbourn to join Mr. Bennet in London, but he is unable to locate Lydia and Wickham.
💬Gossip about Lydia and Wickham spreads throughout the town, causing concern and speculation.
💌Mr. Collins sends a letter insulting the Bennets and advising them to disown Lydia.
💰Mr. Gardner reveals that Wickham has gambling debts, adding to the complications of the situation.
🏠Mr. Bennet returns home without revealing much about his trip, leaving Mr. Gardner to handle the problem.
Why does Mr. Gardner leave Longbourn?
—Mr. Gardner leaves Longbourn to join Mr. Bennet in London.
What does Mr. Collins advise the Bennets to do?
—Mr. Collins advises the Bennets to disown their daughter, Lydia.
What does Mr. Gardner reveal about Wickham?
—Mr. Gardner reveals that Wickham has gambling debts.
Why does gossip spread throughout the town?
—Gossip spreads throughout the town because Lydia and Wickham's whereabouts are unknown.
Who handles the problem of Lydia and Wickham's situation?
—Mr. Gardner takes on the responsibility of handling the problem.
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00:09In Chapter 48 of Pride and Prejudice, Mr. Gardner leaves Longbourn to join Mr. Bennet in London.
00:17He explains in a letter that he has not been able to locate Lydia and Wickham, causing gossip to spread.
00:26Mr. Collins also sends a letter insulting the Bennets and advising them to disown Lydia.
00:35Mr. Gardner later reveals that Wickham has gambling debts.
00:43Mr. Bennet returns home without revealing much, leaving Mr. Gardner to handle the problem.
00:48The chapter highlights the ineffectualness of the Bennet parents and the important role played by the Gardners in the Bennet daughters' lives.
00:59Mr. Collins' letter reinforces his lack of compassion as a clergyman.
