A Good Word: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Kimberlyn Wyn

Author:Kimberlyn Wyn [Wyn, Kimberlyn]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Published: 2021-08-30T00:00:00+00:00

“Lady Catherine is not above entering a church and loudly objecting to a marriage,” said the Viscount to his cousin Darcy at Pulvis Lodge. The Earl and his family had found a way to open the grand house for their very, very brief stay in the countryside, for the inns in Meryton simply would not have done for them. Darcy was there to get them situated with Georgiana, who was to be under their care as her companion, Mrs. Annesley, had been given leave to visit her family, and he and Elizabeth would be off on their own for some time as newlyweds.

“She has no grounds to object my marriage to Elizabeth,” replied Darcy.

“She is not the most sensible person, cousin. Really, she thought that you would offer for Anne! No, our aunt is not above attempting to stop your marriage. You might have burned the letter she sent you, and the one she sent us to give to you, but you must know that simply ignoring her does not make her disappear. Let us hope that she will not embarrass us all if she steps foot into this little village of a county.”

“Elizabeth will become Mrs. Darcy today, and anyone who dares try to stop that from happening will receive nothing but censure from me, aunt or not.” Darcy checked his reflection in a teacup, looking to see if his cravat was pristine enough, or if he had to get his valet to fix it again.

“You look fine, Darcy. It is only your wedding.”

Darcy scoffed. Today was to be the happiest day of his life to date, in which he and Elizabeth would finally be formally bound to each other. His cousin would not have known the bliss of being in love; his marriage was arranged, and even with two children, there was scarcely affection between him and his wife. The Viscountess had refused to join her husband on the trip, citing that she would not support the imprudent match. Coming from a powerful family herself, she was in a position to disobey the Earl of Matlock’s wishes for everyone to at least pretend to approve of the new Mrs. Darcy.

“Darcy, you must stop pacing. It is giving me a headache,” said the Viscount.

“You may turn around so you face the other side of the room, then.”

“I will still be able to hear your steps. Quit it, man! What are you so anxious for?”

“I am not anxious. I am impatient.”

“I still cannot believe that you choose to marry a dowerless, connectionless country girl.”

“You will not insult Mrs. Darcy.”

“Do not be so eager; she is not Mrs. Darcy yet! Right now she is only Miss Elizabeth Bennet, a girl with nothing but her charms to recommend her. I admit, I am partially here because I am curious about the lady who has turned my normally intelligent, dutiful cousin into a fool in love – where are you going?” asked the Viscount as Darcy moved towards the doors.

“I am checking on Georgiana.

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