read by Mr. RONALD WATKINS
MR. WATKINS resumes his readings today at
Chapter XXII and proceeds on Thursday to the end of Chapter XXVIII. The astounding Mr. Collins within the space of three days is refused by Elizabeth and accepted by Charlotte Lucas , who is, however, under no illusions about him ; for. ' the stupidity with which he was favoured by nature must guard his courtship from any charm that could make a woman wish for its continuance.' He is soon made the happiest of men, and bears off his bride in triumph to Lady Catherine in Kent, where, after a decent interval, Elizabeth and her family follow on a visit that is to have momentous consequences.