Mrs. Fitzwilliam_A Pride & Prejudice Variation by APRIL FLOYD

Author:APRIL FLOYD [FLOYD, APRIL]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781725912137
Amazon: 1725912139
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2018-08-18T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 9

Elizabeth stood on the low stool in the salon as Madame Kent’s seamstress set to work pinning and smoothing fabric all around her. The woman was deft in her work and Elizabeth was delighted to have never felt a prick from the numerous pins.

Miss Darcy chattered on about how all their lives would change now that Elizabeth had taken Fitzwilliam House, especially that of Lady Matlock. “I believe she may eventually enjoy having a daughter in the family. And I shall sing your praises so that she cannot speak against you so often with family. Once she knows you better, Aunt Margaret will come to love you as William and I do.”

Elizabeth stepped down from the stool after a nod from the seamstress. “I am certain your brother holds me in some esteem as the widow of his dear cousin, but love is a strong word Georgiana.”

Elizabeth felt strange using the young lady’s Christian name but as she was indeed related to the Fitzwilliams and Darcys, it was expected.

Miss Darcy made her final selection of fabrics for the modiste and beckoned Elizabeth to make her choices so they might sit for tea and speak of the new addition to the Bingley household. “I do wish we might see Miss Sophia this day but William would never allow it.”

“You may come and visit in the next day or so. I do not expect Jane will observe a month of lying in, she simply refused it with Rose.”

Miss Darcy’s countenance brightened. “Such wonderful news! I expect she did so as well with young Thomas?”

Elizabeth bit her bottom lip and looked down at her slippers. The tea cart arrived then and she was grateful for the timely interruption.

She turned her attention to Madame Kent and her assistant as they gathered their things. Miss Darcy went to them and Elizabeth remained seated as they quit the room.

Providence had kept her from telling a lie to Miss Darcy and she closed her eyes in thankful prayer. Never in her life had she been fond of subterfuge, not even the kind employed to make a match between a young lady and gentleman.

The time she might be able to keep the secret of Richard’s only child seemed shorter the more she came to know the Darcy family.

Before Miss Darcy might return, Mr. Darcy appeared at the door. He glanced about and stepped over the threshold as Elizabeth stood to greet him. “I see it is safe to enter my own salon.”

“Yes sir, it is. The modiste has just left.”

Mr. Darcy saw the tea service and quickly joined Elizabeth. “You must call me William, or Fitzwilliam, whichever you prefer. Sir and Mr. Darcy are reserved for business partners, strangers, staff, and acquaintances.”

He sat across from her and Elizabeth attempted to calm her racing heart. He was more handsome to her eyes today than in days before. “I suppose you are correct, William. Though your aunt and uncle might have something to say about it. I do feel as though I am a part of the Darcy family, truly.

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