Pride's Remedy by Erin Butler

Author:Erin Butler [Butler, Erin]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-02-28T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

The rest of the day at Netherfield, which had started so promising, proceeded downhill as soon as Miss Bingley entered the picture. She accosted Mr. Darcy when they entered Netherfield from their walk and had yet to release her hooks in him. She was there while he wrote to his sister, at tea commanding the conversation about the happenings in London, and then afterward, Mr. Darcy had escaped to his room and Elizabeth had not seen him since.

The only instance which soothed her was when Mr. Bingley accompanied her to Jane’s room to check on her. They sat for a while talking. Jane was able to sit in bed due to the pillows Elizabeth placed behind her back and head. He stayed and laughed with them until it was plain Jane was tiring. He excused himself, exclaiming he was so happy to see her recovery, and then left the two sisters there together.

Elizabeth raised her eyebrows at Jane. “Was I not correct this morning, sister? I believe he is becoming closer and closer to becoming your Mr. Bingley.”

Unable not to feel such a thought deep inside her, Jane smiled. “I do believe I like him very much. More than any other man I have ever known. He is just what a gentleman ought to be, friendly, kind, amusing. He speaks with passion.”

Elizabeth was so happy for her sister. She could sense Mr. Bingley felt the same way, though he knew he did not receive any encouragement from his sisters. If this were to happen, it would have to be all Mr. Bingley. She believed he had the fortitude to do it, too. They would just have to sit back and wait to see if the happy event would take place.

“Did you see Mr. Darcy this morning?” Jane asked.

“I did. We took a turn in the park together after I left you earlier.”

“You know, I overheard Charlotte tell you Mr. Darcy looks at you a great deal and from the smile on your face, I wonder if he is being attentive toward you. Is there something you are not telling me? I knew you disliked him at first, but perhaps your thoughts have changed on the subject.”

Elizabeth leaned back in her chair and sighed. She did not know how much of her feelings to share with her sister. Since nothing was sure to come out of it, she did not wish Jane to worry over her, which she would do if she thought her heart were broken. “He is increasing in my estimation. I suppose everyone can have a bad day. It is too bad it occurred during the ball at Meryton for now the whole town dislikes him for his pride. I have seen no such pride since coming here. He is polite and talkative.”

“Quite changed them from the assembly rooms? I knew it would be that way. If Mr. Bingley thinks highly of him, I was sure Mr. Darcy could not be the man everyone thought him to be.

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