I agree

I did not feel so harshly toward Darcy in this chapter as many of the other commenters. Yes, it's frustrating that he seems oblivious to what Lizzy's trying to convey to him, but he is not going to change overnight. His density actually made me laugh out loud. I actually thought Lizzy was being overly snippy and presumptuous when he was trying to reassure her that she would be a fine mistress, and that he would not push her to do more than her comfort level. She shouldn't have been offended by his mentioning Mrs Reynolds. As much as Lizzy may know about managing Longbourn, she really has no idea at this point what it will entail being the mistress of an estate like Pemberley. I'm sure she'll find out soon enough.

I'm sure there will be many clashes in their future but I can already see progress being made in the way they're learning to read and understand each other. I think she is more attracted to him than she knows, and when he does kiss her for the first time I hope it rocks her stockings off! Lol

Excellent dialogue, as always. Love the Colonel. I wasn't sure if I wanted him to keep talking or to shut up about Lizzy at Kent.