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Mr. Bingley

maleFirst seen chapter 1Last seen chapter 24

Young, single, wealthy gentleman from the north renting Netherfield Park, income four to five thousand a year. Praises Elizabeth's walk, offers to fetch a physician for Jane, and discusses his family's library. Bingley says he may quit Netherfield quickly but considers himself fixed there despite a short lease Defended his quick temperament against criticism, engaged in a conversation about his impulsiveness Bingley and his sisters personally invite the Bennet sisters to a Netherfield ball Informed that he is staying in London for the winter and unlikely to return before summer

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