" 'My dear Madam,' he replied, 'this invitation is particularly gratifying, because it is what I have been hoping to receive; and you may be very certain that I shall avail myself of it as soon as possible' " (Austen 95).
Once again Mr. Collins has proven himself to be unable to understand common social formalities. The Bennet's simply offered to have him return because it was the right thing to do and they had hoped he would not. After Collins was disrespected and rejected by Elizabeth it would be expected that he would never wish to return and he would conjure up some false excuse of why he would be unable to attend.
"Between Elizabeth and Charlotte there was a restraint which kept them mutually silent on the subject; and Elizabeth felt persuaded that no real confidence could ever subsist between them again" (Austen 98).
For friends to argue and issue harsh criticism to one another, demonstrates true friendship. If Elizabeth were to tell Charlotte that Mr. Collins was unacceptable Elizabeth would be showing that Charlotte's well being demands a higher precedence than how much Charlotte likes her. To simply say nothing is giving up on the friendship altogether. Times like these demonstrate the true character of a person. Charlotte was devoured by her selfish insecurity.
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