Jane's attention is quickly monopolized by Bingley, leaving Elizabeth to again watch Miss Bingley disturbing Darcy with idle chatter. The next evening, Jane is feeling well enough to join the group in the drawing room after dinner. Although Elizabeth frequently challenges Darcy's comments, he continues to find her more and more attractive and realizes that he "had never been so bewitched by any woman as he was by her." Only the social class of some of her relatives prevent him from pursuing the attraction.
Bingley, they note, is impetuous and impressionable, while Darcy is ruled by reason and reflection. Elizabeth is energized by the group's discussion of character, especially the contrast between Bingley and Darcy.
She observes Miss Bingley's obvious attempts to flirt with Darcy, but Darcy seems unmoved by her efforts. As Jane continues to recuperate at Netherfield, Elizabeth again spends the evening in the drawing room with the Bingleys, Hursts, and Mr.
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