Mr. Darcy Finds Love by Zoe Burton

Author:Zoe Burton [Burton, Zoe]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: JAFF
Publisher: Zoe Burton
Published: 2017-01-17T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 3

“Georgiana,” he began, walking into the breakfast room. “I need you to do me a favor.”

Looking up from the sideboard, where she was filling a plate, her face reflected her surprise. It was a rare thing for her brother to request anything of her. “Certainly; you only need ask.”

Picking up his own plate, Darcy joined her. “I want to hold a dinner party. Will you organize it for me?”

Alarm spread over Georgiana, reflecting itself in her countenance. “I have never done anything of that nature before. I, I, I-“

“Did school not teach you such things?”

“Well, yes, we had lessons on entertaining, but, that is hardly the same thing as actually arranging one!”

“Then this shall be practice for you, will it not?” Seeing her doubtful look, Darcy continued. “I have every confidence in you. Mrs. Annesley is here to help you. And, it will be just a small party in attendance: the Miss Bennets, Lord and Lady Watts, us, and Bingley. Oh! And the Gardiners and Jane Bennet, as well.” Darcy and Georgiana had met Mary and Elizabeth’s Aunt and Uncle Gardiner the day before, and were aware that the eldest Bennet daughter was due to arrive in London in another day or two.

“Not Mr. Bingley’s family? Just him?”

Darcy cleared his throat. His sister was unaware of Miss Bingley’s recent attempt to force him to marry her, and he had no intention of informing her. “Yes, just Bingley. Miss Bingley is attending a house party with friends, and Mr. and Mrs. Hurst are visiting his father’s estate.”

Georgiana nodded. “Very well, then. To be honest, I am happy to hear it. They make me uncomfortable, and I do not like the way Miss Bingley behaves as though she owns this house when she is here.”

“No, I do not like it either, but I did not realize you were uncomfortable with them. Why did you not tell me?”

“Mr. Bingley is your friend, Fitzwilliam. It pleased you to have him here and that meant having his sisters, as well.” She shrugged. “I could bear it for your sake.”

“Well, thank you. I hope, though, that you no longer will need to. I do not see Bingley’s sisters visiting anymore. Not Miss Bingley, at any rate.”

Georgiana’s brows rose at this, but she knew better than to question her brother. If she needed to know, he would tell her. He would not appreciate impertinence on her part, and inquiring into his business would most certainly been seen as such. “Well, then. I will plan for nine. Should I invite someone else, or will Mrs. Annesley do to give us an even number at table?”

Darcy paused, thinking. “Mrs. Annesley is a good choice. You will then have her guidance as you serve as hostess for the evening.”

The pair had moved to the table while they were talking, and began to eat as Darcy laid out his desires for the event. Setting a date for three days hence, they decided that Georgiana would write out the invitations and

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