A Second Chance for Mr. Collins: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Novella by King Kiki

Author:King, Kiki
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: UNKNOWN
Published: 2023-05-14T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 17: The Seeds of Literary Debate

On a bright and pleasantly warm afternoon, Mr. Collins and Miss Radcliffe found themselves strolling leisurely through the meticulously manicured gardens of Hunsford. The vibrant colors and delicate scents of the flowers lent an air of tranquility to their surroundings, encouraging a more open and candid exchange between the two.

As they meandered along the winding paths, Mr. Collins felt compelled to share his views on marriage and the qualities he deemed essential in a wife. "I believe that a successful marriage must be built upon mutual respect and shared values," he began. "A clergyman's wife should be a partner in his spiritual and moral pursuits, providing both support and guidance in matters of faith and community."

Miss Radcliffe listened attentively, her brown eyes sparkling with interest. After a thoughtful pause, she ventured to challenge his opinions. "Mr. Collins," she inquired, "do you not also believe that a marriage should be founded upon affection and companionship? Surely, a couple must find joy in one another's company and share common interests beyond their religious obligations."

Taken aback by her probing questions, Mr. Collins paused to consider her words. He had not anticipated such candidness from the lovely Miss Radcliffe, yet he found her forthrightness both refreshing and stimulating. "You raise a valid point, Miss Radcliffe," he conceded. "Indeed, affection and companionship are vital to a lasting and fulfilling marriage. However, I must also emphasize the importance of shared values and a common purpose."

As they continued their leisurely stroll, the conversation between Mr. Collins and Miss Radcliffe deepened, exploring the intricacies of love, marriage, and the qualities that define a successful partnership. Through their spirited discourse, Mr. Collins found himself not only reevaluating his own expectations and priorities, but also growing ever more enchanted by the remarkable young woman who so effortlessly challenged his views and opened his heart to new perspectives.

And with that, he made the bold decision to break away from convention, to follow his heart and pursue a path that was true to himself. He knew that it would be difficult, but he also knew that Miss Radcliffe could be the one. The true love he was searching for.

For the first time in his life, Mr. Collins felt truly alive, truly free, and truly himself. And he knew that there was no turning back and that he had found his second chance at love.

As he looked out his bedroom window, the summer night was filled with light, as English fireflies danced and created patterns in the air. He drifted off to sleep dreaming of the sparks that Miss Radcliffe had set alight in his beating heart.

The following week one afternoon, Miss Radcliffe paid a visit to the parsonage, her curiosity piqued by Mr. Collins's descriptions of his modest abode. As they entered the cozy sitting room, her gaze was immediately drawn to the well-stocked library that lined one wall, a testament to Mr. Collins's love for the written word.

"Mr. Collins," she exclaimed, her eyes alight with

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