Caught Swimming by Mr. Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Adell Jane

Author:Adell, Jane
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-05-10T00:00:00+00:00

The following morning, the Bennet sisters and their mother set out for Meryton, their spirits buoyed by the prospect of acquiring the ribbons and embellishments for their gowns.

"So, dear sister, have you thought about which gown you shall don at the ball? I presume it shall be the one that best showcases your figure?" Elizabeth asked with a sly grin.

Jane blushed slightly, her cheeks turning a delicate shade of pink. "Oh, Lizzy, you know I do not pay particular attention to such matters very well. But I must admit, I am rather partial to my blue silk gown."

Elizabeth giggled as they continued on their way, feeling a surge of sisterly affection. Their conversation soon turned to other subjects, but the undercurrent of excitement surrounding the forthcoming ball was ever-present.

Upon reaching Meryton, Mrs. Bennet wasted no time in ushering her daughters into the dressmaker's shop, eager to secure the most fashionable trims. To their collective dismay, however, the seamstress informed them that she was fully booked and unable to make alterations to their dresses in time for the Netherfield ball.

Crestfallen, Lydia, and Kitty pouted as they exited the shop, their dreams of wearing impeccably tailored gowns dashed. "It is simply unjust!" Lydia lamented while Kitty nodded vigorously in agreement.

With an air of resolute determination, Mrs. Bennet astutely concocted a new scheme. "We shall purchase our ribbons and embellishments at the milliner's shop and then return home to alter the dresses ourselves. Mary is proficient with a needle and thread, and I am sure we can manage between the lot of us."

A surprising stroke of luck ensured that they were not accosted by any of the dashing officers who usually strolled the streets of Meryton. Elizabeth couldn't help but feel relieved at this turn of events, grateful for the opportunity to avoid an uncomfortable encounter with Mr. Wickham.

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