Darcy in Distress by Kendig Laraba

Author:Kendig, Laraba
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2022-07-28T00:00:00+00:00

“But Miss Elizabeth was supposed to be here at Longbourn this evening!” exclaimed Mr. Collins, his plump cheeks quivering in outrage. “We spoke this morning, and I planned to spend a cozy hour with my intended bride reading Fordyce’s sermons together.”

Charles Bingley blanched and looked at Jane Bennet, who actually looked irritated.

“My apologies, Mr. Collins,” Bingley said awkwardly. “In truth, Miss Darcy took a great liking to Miss Elizabeth and requested that she spend the night. I am certain that Miss Elizabeth...”

“Oh, Miss Darcy!” Collins interrupted, his anger gone in an instant. “Oh, if Miss Darcy wishes for my cousin’s company, there is nothing more to be said! Lady Catherine herself told me that I should do everything in my power to assist her gentle relations, and it is a small thing indeed for me to give up a few hours in the presence of the lady who will, I am confident, soon be mistress of my parsonage in Hunsford. I suppose...”

“Mr. Bingley, I will have one of our maids gather together some clothes for Elizabeth,” Jane murmured, and glided gracefully out of the room. Bingley sadly watched her leave before turning back to the clergyman, who was still chattering inanely. He did not pretend to know Elizabeth Bennet well, but he was confident that the lady would be miserable if she married the rector, who was entirely foolish. Nonetheless, given the entail, the second Miss Bennet might feel obligated to accept the parson’s offer.

Of course, if he, Charles Bingley, were to marry the eldest Miss Bennet – well, he was a wealthy man, and the marriage settlements would be generous enough that the Bennet ladies would no longer need to concern themselves about their financial future.

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