The Bingley-Jane romance also presents a contrast to the turbulent relationship of Darcy and Elizabeth. The Bingley-Jane relationship is based upon harmony arising out of a similarity of natures. Bingley loves Jane instinctively, sincerely, but his love lacks strength. Jane is sincere in her love but not demonstrative.
Counting by 7s' main character is Willow Chance, a little girl who has lost two sets of parents in her short life - she never knew her blood parents and her adoptive ones die in a terrible accident.