A Change Of Family: A Pride & Prejudice Variation (The Change Of Series) by Shana Granderson & A Lady

Author:Shana Granderson & A Lady [Granderson, Shana & Lady, a]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Pride and Prejudice & Related Fandoms, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence
Goodreads: 217872774
Published: 2024-09-28T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 19

Elizabeth and Mary chose to share a room and forwent the offer of separate bedchambers. They had not shared for very long at Longbourn, but it had become comfortable for both of them in a short span of time. They had arrived in time to have the midday meal, which they consumed before they went upstairs to wash and change.

As much as she loved being at Gracechurch Street with the Gardiners, for Elizabeth there was one major drawback: it was a city and other than the small park across from her aunt and uncle’s house, there was nowhere close by to take her morning constitutional. In addition, unlike at Longbourn where she was permitted to enjoy solitary rambles, in Town she had to walk with a maid and footman escorting her. This meant Elizabeth had to walk slower than was her wont, but she supposed it was not so very consequential seeing that in the park opposite the house all she could do was walk on the path which circumnavigated the pond.

If she wanted to walk even one mile, a short walk for her under normal circumstances, she would have to make between twenty and thirty circuits around the pond. She disliked walking the same path for so long, ignoring the fact she jested with herself that she would eventually become dizzy. She knew that was not true as it was in no way comparable to spinning around like a top, but that did not stop her telling herself it could happen.

Every now and again, they would make a foray into Hyde Park. There Elizabeth would be able to walk for some miles without making circuits. Knowing the maid would not be able to keep up with their niece in the large park, the Gardiners allowed her to walk with only the footman as long as he was close to her at all times.

While she and Mary unpacked, Elizabeth was thinking about when they would go to Hyde Park. She was well aware it was not ideal weather for a picnic—which happened quite often in spring and summer—but she prayed for some good days before the snow fell and made a slushy mess.

In their master suite, the Gardiner parents had just washed and changed. “Before we join Lizzy, Mary, and our children, what think you of my idea, Edward?” Madeline asked.

“Did I not tell you before we departed Hertfordshire I thought it was a capital idea, as long as your brother and sister-in-law are willing to host them,” Gardiner reminded his wife. “Like you, I am fully aware our nieces are used to the country and will be far happier at Lambert Hills.”

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Madeline Gardiner née Lambert’s father had been the vicar of All Saints church in Lambton. He had been a second son, and he had grown up on the estate of Lambert Hills, a little more than half way between Lambton and the border of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. It was due east of the town where the church was located.

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