Mr. Gardiner

Mr. Gardiner arrives at Longbourn for Christmas; he is a sensible, gentlemanly man, considered superior to his sister by nature and education. Mr. Gardiner receives Elizabeth’s party at his home and includes her in plans for a summer tour to the Lakes. Mr. Gardiner is thanked by Mr. Collins for his winter kindness. Business delays Mr. Gardiner’s departure, forcing the family’s northern tour to be limited to Derbyshire and requiring his return to London within a month. Mr. Gardiner discusses the estate, comments on Darcy’s kindness, and engages in a fishing conversation with Darcy. Observes the visitors, asks Elizabeth about accepting the dinner invitation, and notes her reactions. Was among the gentlemen present at Pemberley. Uncle Gardiner agrees to accompany Colonel Forster to London to locate Lydia. Uncle Gardiner argues against Wickham's elopement, plans to travel to London next day to assist Mr. Bennet, and doubts any Scottish destination. Mr. Gardiner writes to the Bennets about his search for Wickham, contacts Colonel Forster, reports Wickham's heavy debts and gambling, and intends to return to Longbourn soon. Mr. Gardiner arrived at Longbourn after learning of Lydia's elopement and intends to travel to London to chase the couple, considering they may have fled to Scotland or stayed in London. Mr. Gardiner writes to Mr. Bennet detailing Wickham's departure from the militia and arrangements for his debts. Mr. Gardiner writes to Elizabeth detailing Mr. Darcy's intervention to locate Wickham and Lydia, the settlement of Wickham's debts, and his own plan to travel to London to pursue the eloping couple, including a proposed financial settlement for Lydia's marriage.