The Secret Heart of Charlotte Lucas: More from Pride and Prejudice

"However difficult it is to be the homely friend of a reputed beauty, there are certain benefits." Charlotte Lucas was long the homely friend of reputed beauty, Elizabeth Bennet. When Mr. Collins was thrown into her acquaintance, however, her life changed forever. She told Lizzy she was not romantic. Little did she know her secret heart that could beat as loudly as any silly-headed girl.