Elizabeth feels the sting of Darcy's words more keenly than she shows. Her pride is wounded, but she refuses to let it ruin her evening. She dances with enthusiasm, laughs with her friends, and maintains her dignity with quiet determination. Yet the insult lingers in her heart, creating a barrier against Mr. Darcy that will prove difficult to overcome. She watches him stand apart, looking proud and bored, and decides he is not worth her thoughts—a decision that will haunt her.