“If he [Mr. Bingley] our society, let him seek it. He knows where we live. I will not spend my hours in running after my neighbours” (Austen 253).

Upon hearing about Mr. Bingley’s return, Mrs. Bennet urges her husband to go and talk to them so the family has the chance to acquaint with him. This quote shows that for this first time Mr. Bennet is taking a role in his daughters’ lives. He knows that Jane was hurt by Mr. Bingley, so he does not see the necessity for him to go at their feet to beg for their association. If Bingley want to come see them he knows where there are. He is trying to restore dignity to his family name and not let his wife and daughters dictate what he should do. He is taking the fatherly figure that he should have ever since he had Jane. His character had not change much he still make silly sarcastic joke; nevertheless he became stricter and does not let the girls just run around and do what they please. He is trying to prevent the recurrence of pass, his daughter getting hurt or similar situation to Lydia’s.

“I think you [Jane] are in very great danger of making him [Mr. Bingley] as much in love with you as ever” (258).

When Mr. Bingley returned, he is as much in love with Jane as he was before he left. It seemed that he is probably falling head over hills for Jane. The current situation between Jane and Bingley is a bit awkward. Mr. Bingley was very nervous around Jane. He does not really know what to say but being in her company was comforting enough for him. Jane was constantly trying to keep her composure. She was obviously angry the he left her but she was happy that he came back. Jane does not want to rejoice in his return because she fears that he will leave her again. Nonetheless, it was clear she is still in love with him.