Elizabeth was distressed. She felt that she had no business at Pemberley, and was obliged to assume a disinclination for seeing it. She must own that she was tired of great houses; after going over so many, she really had no pleasure in fine carpets or satin curtains…The possibility of meeting Mr. Darcy, while viewing the place, instantly occurred. It would be dreadful!
– Jane Austen
Pride and Prejudice, Chapter 42. When Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner invite Elizabeth to visit Darcy’s estate of Pemberley, she is very hesitant and seeks reassurance that he will not be there. She finds the thought of running into Darcy at Pemberley too much to contemplate and only agrees to go after she learns that none of the family will be there.