TimelineTable viewYearEventOct 15, 1811Jane and Bingley become attracted to each otherOct 29, 1811A large party is held at Sir William Lucas's, where Darcy begins tolisten to Elizabeth's conversations as a "step towards conversing withher himself." At this party he also comments to Miss Bingley onElizabeth's fine eyes, after Elizabeth turns down his request of adance.Nov 17, 1811The rest of the Netherfield party follow Bingley to townNov 19, 1811Jane, Elizabeth, Lydia, Collins, Bingley, Darcy and Wickham meet at MerytonNov 27, 1811Bingley leaves Netherfield with the intention of returning after a "short time.”Sep 17, 1812Bingley returns to NetherfieldSep 23, 1812Darcy confesses to Bingley about his interference with JaneSep 26, 1812Bingley proposes to Jane, they are engaged