The Means of Uniting Them_A Jane Austen Pride and Prejudice Variation by P. O. Dixon

Author:P. O. Dixon [Dixon, P. O.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Classics, Romance, Ancient & Classical, historical, Short Stories (Single Author), Regency, General, drama, Fiction
ISBN: 9780463060667
Google: 6JqeDwAAQBAJ
Amazon: B07T9B5CJB
Goodreads: 40233650
Publisher: P. O. Dixon
Published: 2019-06-24T13:57:36+00:00

Chapter 10

Tacitly understanding that she had an advocate in her aunt Mrs. Gardiner, it was no surprise to Elizabeth that she and her relations were guests at Pemberley for the next few days and nights what with all their chosen destinations being within such easy distances from the great estate. Such an arrangement made exploring the sights of Derbyshire so much more convenient for everyone concerned. And the occasions when Elizabeth had invited Miss Darcy to join them, the young lady had bashfully declined.

Elizabeth never imagined that rocks and mountains could be so diverting. But then again, she never imagined she would be seeing them with Mr. Darcy by her side, which must surely have added to their allure.

As he had done on the first evening of Elizabeth’s stay at Pemberley, Darcy requested time alone with her on that particular evening as well.

The promise of a moonlit midnight stroll was simply too tempting for Elizabeth to refuse. Indeed, she might have suggested it herself after staying up half the night before on the balcony of her apartment, staring up at the bright full moon, and wishing Mr. Darcy were there with her.

After walking along beside each other, guided by the light of the most romantic moon she had ever beheld, Elizabeth and her companion came to a place in a wide-open field where a large blanket and a basket meant for two awaited them. Her heart slammed against her chest in anticipation of what such a gesture on his part suggested, but she was far too intrigued by the possibilities to feign protest.

Few words were spoken between them as he led her to the blanket. The two of them sat close enough to feel the heat from each other’s body. Soon enough, he began pouring two goblets of wine.

Handing one to Elizabeth, Mr. Darcy said, “I understand your relations are planning to leave Derbyshire within the next couple days - taking you with them.”

Elizabeth nodded, but Darcy was persuaded by the look in her eyes that she was just as unhappy about their imminent separation as he was.

“I really do not want you to leave. At the risk of it being too soon, I have to ask. Will you say that you will stay with me here in Derbyshire - at Pemberley?”

“Sir, I am not following you. What of decorum? Am I to pretend I am your sister’s guest as a way of explaining my presence?”

“I–I,” Mr. Darcy began, “I want you to stay with me at Pemberley as my wife. Miss Elizabeth, I have asked you before, and now I ask you once more. Will you do me the honor of accepting my hand in marriage?”

Setting her glass aside, Elizabeth took Mr. Darcy’s hand in hers and raising it to her lips, brushed a loving kiss across his knuckles. Looking into his eyes, she said, “Can there be any doubt, Mr. Darcy?”

He moistened his lips. “I need to hear you say the words that I might remember the sound of them forever.

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