Pride and Prejudice

When Elizabeth first mentions Wickham to Darcy while dancing how does Darcy respond?

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Darcy's first response is to pull back...... his demeanor was initially (and for a change) welcoming. He wanted to dance with Elizabeth, but her mention of Wickham leaves Dacy cold and unresponsive.

"The effect was immediate. A deeper shade of hauteur overspread his features..."

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