Mr. Bingley

A wealthy young single man from the north who has just taken lease of Netherfield Park and will soon move in. Mr. Bingley is the subject of Mrs. Bennet's matchmaking plans and is visited by Mr. Bennet. Attended the Meryton ball, danced with several sisters, and announced his intention to host a ball at Netherfield. Mr. Bingley's wealth, inheritance, estate intentions, and friendship with Mr. Darcy are detailed. Mr. Bingley continues to show interest in Jane and attends the gathering where he is praised for dancing. His brother and the gentlemen are to dine with the officers at Netherfield as per Miss Bingley’s note. Bingley’s writing style and quickness are discussed in conversation Mr. Bingley learns of the impending departure, tries to persuade Jane to stay longer, and is saddened by their early leave. Mr. Bingley personally invites the Bennet family to a Netherfield ball scheduled for the following Tuesday and arrives with his sisters to deliver the invitation. Bingley interacts with the Bennet sisters, expressing admiration for Jane and commenting on Wickham’s manners. Is staying in London for the winter, regretted not visiting Hertfordshire, resides as a guest at Mr Darcy's house, and his regard for Jane appears to have faded possibly due to friends' influence. Jane’s letters note Mr. Bingley’s current whereabouts in London and his limited contact with his brother. Bingley is reported to possibly spend little time at Netherfield and may give up the house if an eligible purchase arises. Darcy details his effort to dissuade Bingley from pursuing Jane, citing Bingley’s modesty and reliance on Darcy’s judgement. Bingley arrives to wait on Elizabeth, expresses friendly cordiality, and plans a dinner at Pemberley. Bingley returns to Netherfield with Mr. Darcy, stays for several weeks, and is invited to dine at Longbourn. Bingley chooses to sit by Jane, shows noble indifference, watches Darcy Visits Longbourn alone, accepts invitation, plans early shooting with Mr. Bennet, becomes a daily visitor, shows affection for Jane and mentions his income. Bingley suggests a walk to Oakham Mount with Darcy and Elizabeth, commenting on Kitty's ability to endure the walk.