Episode III

After Jane reveals that the Bingleys are to stay in town the whole winter, we see the reaction of the other family members.

• Mr. Bennet handles the situation by teasing Jane and Elizabeth: "Take comfort, next to being married, a girl likes to be crossed in love now and then. When is your turn to come Lizzy? You can hardly bear to be long outdone by Jane. But here are officers enough in Meryton to disappoint all the young ladies in the country. Let Wickham be your man."
• Elizabeth replies: "Thank you, Sir, but a less agreeable man would satisfy me. We must not all expect Jane’s good fortune."
• At this point, Jane can no longer bear it and she gets up and quietly leaves the room while Mr. Bennet comments: "True, but it is a comfort to think that, whatever of that kind may befall you, you have an affectionate mother who will always make the most of it."
• Mrs. Bennet then adds in a plaintive voice: "I do not know what will become of us, indeed I do not. And I cannot bear to think of Charlotte Lucas being mistress of this house. That I should be forced to make way for her and live to see her take my place in it."
• Mr. Bennet, as usual, has a suitable response for her lamentations and comforts his wife: "My dear, do not give way to such gloomy thoughts. Let us hope for better things. Let us flatter ourselves that I might outlive you."
• The scene ends with Mrs. Bennet crying.

At the beginning of the Philips’ Christmas party, we see Maria Lucas tentatively singing "God Rest You Merry Gentlemen" accompanied by Mary at the piano.

Just before Elizabeth leaves for Kent (to visit Charlotte), Wickham pays a visit. His conversation with Elizabeth is slightly longer in the uncut version. They talk about Mary King and Wickham says: "I would wish you to believe that had circumstances been different..." before Elizabeth interrupts him with: "Had old Mr. Darcy never had a son... but life is full of these trials... I sincerely with you every happiness in the world." They part on the agreement that they will always be good friends.

At Kent, there are more images of Elizabeth wandering in the woods around Rosings.

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