Yours truly, Mr. Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by O'Hara Denise & Lady A

Author:O'Hara, Denise & Lady, A [O'Hara, Denise]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Published: 2015-08-30T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eight

“You are up early, Bingley,” Darcy said as he drank his tea. “Do you have plans for the day?”

“Yes, actually, I do. Miss Bennet’s aunt and uncle are visiting Longbourn, and I thought I might pay them a call.”

“Oh, I see. And which aunt and uncle are these?”

“Mr. Gardiner is Mrs. Bennet’s brother. He lives in London.”

“He would be the one Miss Bennet has spoken of that lives in Cheapside, I believe? He is in trade there?”

“Yes, that is so,” Bingley answered nervously. “Listen, Darcy, I am in no mood to hear the family criticized because of their connections. I have heard quite enough from my sisters on that topic. I mean to pay them a visit this morning, and pay them a visit I shall.”

“You will get no objection from me, I assure you. In fact, I might join you, if you would not mind.”

“You wish to join me? Well, yes, that would be, certainly, yes,” Bingley replied before downing his tea. “Darcy, I do not mean to be rude, but I do not believe you have made the best impression on the lady of the house. Are you certain you want to spend your morning there? Jane has the highest regard for her aunt and uncle but they are still Mrs. Bennet’s relations, you know.”

“I will not go if it makes you uneasy, Bingley. I can see you are nervous about meeting them yourself. I tell you what, how about you go alone today and invite them here for a picnic tomorrow? I can make all the arrangements with the kitchen and groundskeepers myself, while you enjoy the smiles of Miss Bennet and meet her family.”

“You want me to invite them all here? And you will arrange everything?”

“Yes. I have much experience in arranging these kinds of gatherings. Tell me, do the Gardiners have children?”

“Yes, I understood they have several, though I do not know the exact number.”

“Excellent, then I shall arrange for the fishing gear to be brought to the pier in case they should want to participate in that activity. I find it is usually a favorite among children. And of course, if Mr. Bennet and Mr. Gardiner would care to, I will have bait and tackle available for their use.”

“That would be wonderful, Darcy. Are you sure?” asked Bingley with obvious surprise at this suggestion.

“Yes, yes, it has been too long since we have done something like this. Do not worry about anything today, my friend. You just enjoy your morning call.”

“Thank you, Darcy. This is most kind and unexpected of you!”

“Say nothing of it, Bingley. Will you join me for breakfast before you get on your way?”

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