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What actions did Darcy take to resolve the situation with Wickham and Lydia, according to Mrs. Gardiner’s letter?
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Darcy ignored the situation and let Wickham and Lydia handle it themselves, since he resents Wickham so much
Darcy went to London, tracked down Wickham, stopped him from abandoning Lydia, and negotiated a deal where he would pay and Mr. Gardiner would take the credit
Darcy went to London, tracked down Wickham, and negotiated a deal, but demanded credit for paying
Darcy wrote a letter to Wickham urging him to do the right thing and threatening him if he tried to abandon Lydia
What was Darcy’s primary motivation in intervening in Wickham and Lydia's situation, as suggested by Mrs. Gardiner?
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He wanted to gain favor with the Bennet family
He wanted to protect Lydia's reputation, since Georgiana almost suffered a similar fate
He wanted to preserve Elizabeth's reputation
He wanted to showcase his wealth and influence
What does Elizabeth request from Wickham during their encounter before he leaves?
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That Wickham should confess his story to everyone
That Wickham should apologize for his actions
That Wickham should stay away from her family
That they should forget the past and not argue about it
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