The Bennet and Darcy Arrangement by Melanie Schertz

Author:Melanie Schertz
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: Read, Arranged Marriage, Pride and Prejudice & Related Fandoms
Publisher: Melanie Schertz
Published: 2015-04-21T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 12

Richard stepped from the carriage and turned to hand down his sister, Ruth.

“Richard, this is a handsome estate. It appears to be in grand condition.”

“The owner has taken proper care of it, for certain. Or, I should say, the owner authorized the funds for the steward to take proper care of the estate.”

Ruth smiled. She had seen the difference in someone who cares for the estate and was an active participant in the running of his estate, as their uncle, Gerald Darcy, had demonstrated over the years. Their mother’s brother was the opposite, caring for only himself. He had a steward which had taken advantage of the situation, and had pocketed the funds rather than making the improvements that were needed to the tenant homes and the estate.

“And the Bennet estate is in which direction?” Ruth asked in teasing manning.

“It is in that direction, three miles.” Richard pointed as he placed a hand on his sister’s shoulder, turning her body to face the direction in which he was pointing. I was planning to visit Longbourn tomorrow, if you care to join me.”

“I would. I enjoyed spending time with Elizabeth before the wedding, and I know her family is pleasant. Her sister, Miss Bennet, seemed sweet natured and kind.” Ruth waited to see her brother’s reaction.

Richard had a faraway look in his eyes. “She is the most beautiful, kindest young lady I have ever met.”

“Well, I must get to know her better. Perhaps, when we visit, I will invite her to tea.”

Looking at his sister, Richard smiled. “Thank you, Ruthie. You are a wonderful sister.”

Ruth pinched at her brother’s side. “And do not forget it, little brother.”

~~ ** ~~

Elizabeth had completely recovered, but the newlyweds had decided to postpone their arrival at Pemberley for a few months, as Fitzwilliam decided to take his wife to see the sea. It was decided they would go to Ramsgate, a location Gerald had taken Anne after their wedding.

Fitzwilliam looked across the room as they listened to Gerald speak openly of his love for Lady Anne. It was the first time, since his mother’s death, that Fitzwilliam had been able to hear stories about her, about the love that she had shared with his father.

Having never had a chance to know her mother, Georgianna thrilled to hear the stories she gleaned from her father and from Lord and Lady Matlock. Even Elizabeth, having known Lady Anne as shortly as she did, had stories to share with the young girl.

To the surprise of all in the room, Fitzwilliam leaned forward, reaching across to the chair in which Georgianna was sitting. Taking hold of her hand, Fitzwilliam began to speak. “When Mother was expecting you, she prayed you would be a little girl. I can remember her looking at ribbons and gowns for little girls when we went shopping, the sparkle in her eyes as she spoke of having a daughter she could dress in pretty gowns and play with the curls she knew her daughter would have.

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