Lady Elizabeth (Pride and Prejudice Everything Will Change Book 1) by P. O. Dixon

Author:P. O. Dixon [Dixon, P. O.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Regents and Cotswold Book Group
Published: 2015-01-14T13:00:00+00:00

Chapter 15 ~ A Proper Conclusion

Mrs. Bennet insisted that all her girls prepare for the ball at Netherfield with extra care, especially Kitty and Jane. While it would have satisfied her every notion of happiness if both daughters would be married, the prospect of her Kitty marrying Mr. Darcy pleased her more. Mr. Bingley’s fortune was good, but it was nothing in comparison with Mr. Darcy’s. Indeed, if she could see but one of her daughters well settled, it would have to be Kitty.

Once Kitty and Mr. Darcy were married, then she would focus upon Jane and Mr. Bingley.

For Jane’s part, though she would admit it to no one, she liked Mr. Bingley very much. She found him sensible, good-humored, and lively, and she never saw such happy manners—so much ease, with such perfect good breeding. Indeed, to her way of thinking, he was everything a gentleman ought to be. Still, she was very much guarded when it came to showing her true feelings and not solely with Mr. Bingley, but among others in general. The pain she had long suffered while growing up without her dearest Lizzy had taken its toll on her as the years continued to pass by and Lizzy was not found. As much as she would have liked to give her heart freely, she was persuaded such a thing might never happen. Sighing, Jane threw a patient glance over her shoulder at the spectacle her mother and younger sisters were making and then quit the room.

Dancing around the bed, young Lydia made fun of her sister Kitty’s predicament. “You are perfectly welcome to your Mr. Darcy, Kitty. I declare I do not like him at all, even if he is so very rich. I much prefer a gentleman in a red coat. I declare I cannot wait to dance with all the officers in the room.”

Kitty crossed one arm over the other. “Why should I be the one to marry that proud man? I do not like him either, even if he does stare at me.”

“Proud!” Mrs. Bennet said. “A man of his circumstances can afford to be as proud as he wishes. However, I contend you are wrong. He is merely shy. Mr. Darcy likes you. If you would but give him the slightest bit of encouragement, I daresay you will be rewarded magnificently.” She took her daughter by the hand. “Just think what pin money you shall have. You shall have many fine clothes and fine carriages as well. Oh, my dearest Kitty, I believe I shall go distracted.”

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