Chapter 23 : Chapter 23 Lydia and Wickham Are Found

         In this chapter Two days after Mr. Bennet returns to Longbourn, Mr. Gardiner writes to tell him that Wickham and Lydia have been found and that Wickham will marry her if the Bennets will guarantee him a small income. Mr. Bennet gladly acquiesces, deciding that marriage to a scoundrel is better than a ruined reputation. Lydia should use her wits and think about marriage slowly because it is a big deal.