An Accidental Holiday: A Pride and Prejudice Novella (The Accidental Love Series) by Melanie Rachel

Author:Melanie Rachel
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2022-10-24T18:30:00+00:00

“I do not know what Lydia and Kitty were thinking,” Elizabeth confided to Jane that evening. “Only Mr. Bingley and Mr. Darcy are here, and it is not as though they would wish to be caught under the mistletoe with either man.”

“They probably still have hopes of being visited by some of the officers they danced with at the ball. And you know, Mamma might appreciate catching Papa,” Jane replied teasingly. “Despite how they bicker, Mamma is still a handsome woman.”

“And Papa still notices,” Elizabeth added. “Very well for them. But Mr. Bingley is not even out of his sickbed yet.”

Jane blushed. She had been blushing very frequently in the past few days. “Mr. Bingley shall venture downstairs tomorrow, with some assistance.”

“I wonder how long it will be before his family realises that Mr. Bingley never arrived in town,” Elizabeth asked, lying back on Jane’s pillows and staring up at the yellow and white embroidery on her canopy.

Jane turned on her side and propped up her head on one hand. “Certainly it will only be a day or two,” she said. “They will send him a note and invite him to stay with them.”

“When he does not reply to that note, do you think they will investigate? Or will they surmise that he is angry with them and avoid the confrontation?”

“It is all too much for me, I confess,” Jane admitted. “I cannot like such subterfuge.”

“Then you will not like what I have done,” Elizabeth said nervously.

“What is that?”

“I showed your letter to Mr. Darcy.”

Jane was silent.

Elizabeth touched Jane’s hand. “Do not be angry with me, Jane, I beg you. Mr. Darcy’s sister was mentioned in such a way that he ought to be made aware. Miss Bingley should not be making claims about Miss Darcy and Mr. Bingley, not even in a letter, for she has no idea whom we might know in town.”

“She knows we do not belong to the same circles, Lizzy.” Jane sighed. “You need not distress yourself. I must confess that I was sure you would show Mr. Darcy the letter.”

“How could you know that?” Elizabeth asked, rolling herself onto her side so that her nose and Jane’s were only inches apart.

“Because I know you, sister. You can never allow an injustice to go unanswered, and you see this letter as not only a slight against me but also a potential problem for Miss Darcy.”

Elizabeth’s jaw dropped. “Jane Bennet, you left that letter with me intentionally. You cannot like such subterfuge, indeed. How did you know I would give it to Mr. Darcy?”

Jane smiled. “How did he respond?”

“I am not certain I should tell you, now.”

“Do you think he shall show it to Mr. Bingley?”

Elizabeth just lifted her eyebrows.

“Lizzy,” Jane cajoled. “Please?”

“Mr. Darcy was displeased.” He had been incensed. Poor Miss Bingley would not like it when he had his say. “He would not confess whether he had ever considered Mr. Bingley for Miss Darcy, which I believe indicates that he had. Still, once he had seen Mr.

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