Rescued by Mr. Darcy_A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Anne-Marie Grace

Author:Anne-Marie Grace [Grace, Anne-Marie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, Romance, historical, Regency, Clean & Wholesome, General, Classics
Google: YHWCDwAAQBAJ
Publisher: Anne-Marie Grace
Published: 2019-01-03T05:00:00+00:00

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An hour later, the five Bennet sisters and Mr. Collins stepped into the warm sunshine. Elizabeth allowed the sun to warm her face for a few moments before tying on her bonnet securely. It was a lovely day, and she wanted to enjoy as much of it as she could.

“There is a small village, much like Meryton, not far from my own home,” Mr. Collins said, placing his wide-brimmed black hat upon his head. “Of course, there are a few more luxuries in that place—Rosings Park requires such little things. Not to say anything poorly toward Meryton, far from it. Why would Meryton have these things when there is no estate near such as Rosings?”

“A fine observation,” Jane said diplomatically. Elizabeth thought the observation was foolish, and she was glad Jane was able to say something kind. She turned her attention toward the drive and the road beyond. As soon as she did, she realised she could see a couple of riders coming down the road.

“Who is that?” Lydia asked excitedly. “Perhaps they are coming to visit us!” Her excitement was clearly for more than just the prospect of visitors.

“I cannot quite see yet…” Elizabeth answered slowly, squinting.

“Why, it is Mr. Bingley!” Kitty said excitedly, recognizing the man. “Jane, it’s Mr. Bingley!”

“Hush, Kitty,” Jane said quietly, her cheeks pink. “We do not know he is coming here.”

“But who is that with him?” Lydia asked, shielding her eyes against the sun. Elizabeth had a suspicion of the identity of the second rider, but she did give her guess voice. However, that did not stop a blush from creeping up her face. Why on earth would Mr. Darcy come to Longbourn?

“It’s that man, the one whom Wickham told us about,” Kitty said, sounding shocked. “What was his name, Mr. Derby?”

“Mr. Darcy!” Lydia exclaimed. “He has some nerve, coming here, after what he did to poor Mr. Wickham.”

“Lydia, that is quite enough,” Jane said, glancing at Mr. Collins. Whatever Wickham’s story, it appeared that Jane saw no reason to apprise Mr. Collins of the tale. Mr. Collins, however, did not seem to hear Lydia’s words past the name.

“Mr. Darcy?” He asked excitedly. “Would that be Mr. Darcy of Pemberley? In Derbyshire?”

“I believe so,” Elizabeth answered, curious in spite of herself. “Are you acquainted with the man?”

“No,” Mr. Collins said, smoothing his clothing and adjusting his hat. “But my great patroness Lady Catherine de Bourgh has many relations by the name of Darcy. She would be most displeased if I did not greet her family well.”

“Does she?” Elizabeth asked, comparing Mr. Collins’ descriptions of the venerable woman with her experiences of Mr. Darcy. She could not find much familial similarity, but that did not mean there was no relation.

However, if Mr. Collins spoke true, and Mr. Darcy was related to Lady Catherine, perhaps Mr. Wickham’s story was more accurate than she wanted to believe. She could certainly envision Lady Catherine treating Wickham as he described. A chill ran through her—she dreaded thinking that Mr.

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