Aside from feeling the electricity between them, I always, always get giddy when I get to this part. I love this chapter as well.

] and then she leaves with him

Not only that she leaves with him, she leaves with him, her arm tucked under his.

CW tries to be thoughtful for her. He offers his arm to walk her to the Dalrymples' carriage. She refuses his arm. Then, he tries to lend her his umbrella. She turns him down again.

Ooh, twice in a row she refuses your services, Freddy. Why? Because she will walk with Mr. Elliot. With her arm gently tucked under his. Yes, yes, watch her walk away as you listen to the ladies compliment on how pretty and delicate she is (facts I'm sure you know by heart and to which you readily agree). Then feel the anguish grow slowly in your chest over the idea that they always spend a lot of time together, and that a proposal by him is most likely well around the corner. Suffering enough?