Elizabeth Bennet in Disguise by Lilian Swift

Author:Lilian Swift
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy fan fiction, Pemberley Mr Darcy, Pride and Prejudice variation, romantic Regency mystery, 18th century 19th century Regency romance, clean and wholesome sweet romance, Pride and Prejudice inspired books, Elizabeth Bennet undercover
Publisher: Lilian Swift
Published: 2018-05-31T16:00:00+00:00

THE NEXT MORNING, LIZZY helped Miss Darcy into her riding habit, melting away before she bumped into Mr. Darcy.

She could barely eat anything at breakfast – not even a slice of toast could tempt her – while Miss Darcy and her brother enjoyed riding on the estate.

He must not discover her! His presence made her scheme to find Sally even more important. If she could find Hill’s niece in the next couple of days, then she could leave for Longbourn as soon as possible, even if it meant travelling on her own. Surely that would be better than Darcy discovering the truth!

But if she found Sally, then what? Lizzy realized she had not worked that part out – not with Darcy now in residence. She could alert Mrs. Reynolds, who surely would know what to do. And once Lizzy knew Sally was in safe hands, she would just vanish. Once she was far enough away, she could send a letter to Miss Darcy, apologizing for leaving so abruptly. Yes, that should work.

Satisfied with her reasoning, Lizzy put on her half boots, ready for Miss Darcy’s summons when she returned from her ride. She had tried to beg off their morning walk earlier, but Miss Darcy was convinced Miss Brown would be disappointed if they did not take their morning ramble on the estate.

Lizzy would just have to be careful that she didn’t run into Darcy, that was all.

She heard noises downstairs, signifying that Miss Darcy and her brother had returned. First, they would have breakfast, and then afterward, Miss Darcy would most likely call her and say they were now going to explore the estate.

Lizzy tried to concentrate on Evelina, since she had no more sewing to do and had already tidied Miss Darcy’s room, but she could not settle. Any second now, she was sure there would be a knock on her door – or not even a knock. Darcy would just barge in and then ...

She told herself not to be silly. He was too well-mannered to burst into a servant’s bedroom – she hoped so, at any rate.

“Miss Brown!” There was a knock on the door. Miss Darcy’s voice.

Lizzy crossed to the door and opened it. Miss Darcy stood before her in her walking dress, wearing elegant half boots that put Lizzy’s to shame. Her face was lit up.

“Are you ready for our walk?”

“Of course, Miss Darcy.” Lizzy tried to smile as she followed the other girl down the grand staircase.

“I thought we could walk in the topiary garden today.” Miss Darcy skipped ahead to the front door.

“How was your ride?” Lizzy asked, wondering if something was up. Miss Darcy seemed very animated. Was it because she had spent time with her brother that morning – or was there more to it?

“Splendid,” she enthused, as she walked briskly down the front steps and around the corner.

Lizzy hurried to keep up. They usually did not walk so quickly.

“Fitzwilliam says he will take me to the next local assembly,” Miss Darcy said as they walked past a clipped bush.

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