Pride and Prejudice

Why does Elizabeth believe that Miss de Bourgh will make ''a very proper wife'' for Mr. Darcy? What does her attitude reveal about her opinion of Darcy?

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Elizabeth observes Miss De Bourgh stopping by in her carriage and notes, "I like her appearance. She looks sickly and cross.-- Yes, see will do for him very well. She will make him a very proper wife." This seems to indicate that these qualities might be what Mr. Darcy looks for in a woman.