The Enigmatic Mr. Collins: A Pride and Prejudice Variation (A Fortuitous Fall Sequel) by Laraba Kendig

Author:Laraba Kendig [Kendig, Laraba]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Alternate Universe, Sequels, Pride and Prejudice & Related Fandoms, Not in Amazon Library, To Transfer
ISBN: 9798599883906
Amazon: B08V4VWX73
Goodreads: 56857739
Publisher: Independently published
Published: 2021-01-26T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 12

September 15th, 1817

Dear Mr. Darcy,

I must thank you again for the opportunity you provided in recommending me to Miss de Bourgh as her personal solicitor. My daughter Cassandra and I find ourselves very content in our quarters here at Rosings Hall.

As you anticipated, it was necessary to discharge a number of household servants who refused to accept Miss de Bourgh’s authority, including the butler, three footmen and the head chef. All are now serving Lady Catherine in the Dower House and have not caused any additional trouble. Somewhat to my surprise, the housekeeper accepted the change with enthusiasm, and her respectful veneration of Miss de Bourgh has been of great assistance with the female staff.

The new steward, Mr. Cluett, is both sensible and knowledgeable, and we work very well together. There is some regrettable decay across the estate from indolence and poor management, but we will set it to rights in time.

The contract for felling wood was declared null and void since Lady Catherine had no legal right to make such an arrangement. Regrettably, the lumber company in question sent a group of men who attempted to begin felling the wood regardless, no doubt in the hope that Miss de Bourgh would be bullied into accepting the document as written. I worked with several local men to stop the woodcutters and only three trees were lost. There was some initial concern by the local magistrate regarding minor injuries on the part of the woodcutters at my hands, but legally they had no right to be on Rosings land. The magistrate quickly recognized that my actions were entirely appropriate.

Respectfully,

Mr. Alexander Martyn

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