Longbourn's Son by Kendig Laraba

Author:Kendig, Laraba
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-12-09T00:00:00+00:00

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Elizabeth, who was speaking cheerfully with Miss Darcy and Mrs. Annesley, looked up as the door opened and Mr. Darcy and Colonel Fitzwilliam entered the room. The two men bowed a little to their companions and the colonel, after collecting tea from a simpering Miss Bingley, walked over to join Mr. Bennet, Miss Bennet, Miss Mary, Mrs. Hurst, and Mr. Bingley.

Darcy also accepted tea with a word of thanks and then, to Miss Bingley’s annoyance, walked over to join his sister. Elizabeth noted the happiness in her young friend’s eyes and rejoiced. For all that Darcy did not have a particularly warm personality, it was obvious that his sister adored him. That was, she thought, an excellent indicator of the true character of the man. Many an older brother would pay little heed to a much younger sister.

“Good day, Miss Elizabeth,” Darcy said with a slight smile, seating himself across from both young women. He had decided that Georgiana was quite right; he was awkward in company, and it would behoove him to improve his communicative powers. Miss Elizabeth could be trusted to keep up her own end of any conversation between them. Indeed, the young lady was quite capable of dancing circles around him with her clever speech.

“Good day, Mr. Darcy,” Elizabeth returned with her own smile. “Your sister was just telling me about your visit to the Lakes two years ago. The area sounds truly delightful!”

Darcy lit up with enthusiasm. “I believe you would relish the mountains and lakes and streams more than most, Miss Elizabeth, as I know you are a vigorous walker.”

“Miss Darcy tells me that the mountains in the region are remarkable in their height?”

“They are the highest in England, I believe, though nothing to the Alps and Pyrenees of Europe.”

“I fear, Mr. Darcy, that until the Corsican tyrant is brought to heel, I will not have the opportunity to climb the Pyrenees,” Miss Elizabeth replied with a twinkle in her eye.

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