Love Will Grow: A Pride and Prejudice Story by Dixon P O

Author:Dixon, P O [Dixon, P O]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2013-03-06T00:00:00+00:00

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As soon as the gentlemen were gone, Mrs. Bennet made such an enormous fuss about Mr. Bingley’s having come and gone without declaring his intentions to poor Jane. Jane bore her mother’s tirade with equanimity. However, her mother’s outburst vexed Elizabeth, for she believed it would be only a matter of time. Mrs. Bennet soon headed off to speak to her husband and the others went on their way. Elizabeth wasted no time in telling her sister what she thought of Mr. Bingley’s intentions.

Jane said, “Oh, Lizzy, I beg you not to speak this way. I am sure Mr. Bingley was acting the part of a good neighbour in calling on our family after his long absence.”

“On the contrary, Jane, I think Mr. Bingley is as much in love with you as ever—hence, the reason for his return to Hertfordshire. Mark my words. A marriage proposal is forthcoming. I just know it.”

“Well, whatever the reason, I am glad he has come, and should he choose to stay in the country for a while, our every encounter will be easier. I suppose you must feel the same about Mr. Darcy’s return.”

“Mr. Bingley was as amiable as ever; therefore, I should always take immense pleasure in his company. However, Mr. Darcy seemed uncomfortable and ill at ease. Did you not notice the way he kept to himself and barely uttered a word to advance the conversation, even when spoken to directly? I begin to wonder why he even came here this afternoon.”

“Mr. Darcy has always been rather reserved,” said Jane. “I did not discern any difference in him. I was delighted he came, but then again, I have always admired Mr. Darcy. I could never think poorly of him, regardless of how taciturn he seems in company. I think he is merely shy and not as proud as you believe him to be.”

I imagine Jane would think differently towards Mr. Darcy if she knew of his hand in separating her from Bingley. She would not hear it from her. If Mr. Bingley did not choose to tell Jane of his friend’s interference, then Elizabeth certainly would not.

“Dearest Lizzy, as you are determined to think Mr. Bingley has returned to pay court to me, then I shall avow that Mr. Darcy has returned to court you. Perhaps there will be a renewal of his declaration.”

“No, you are wrong, my dearest Jane. I assure you that ship has long sailed.”

Jane reached out and touched Elizabeth’s hand. With a gentle squeeze, she said, “Are you quite certain?”

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