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.
âThere is a small village, much like Meryton, not far from my own home,â Mr. Collins said, placing his wide-brimmed black hat upon his head. âOf course, there are a few more luxuries in that placeâRosings 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?â
âA fine observation,â 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.
âWho is that?â Lydia asked excitedly. âPerhaps they are coming to visit us!â Her excitement was clearly for more than just the prospect of visitors.
âI cannot quite see yetâ¦â Elizabeth answered slowly, squinting.
âWhy, it is Mr. Bingley!â Kitty said excitedly, recognizing the man. âJane, itâs Mr. Bingley!â
âHush, Kitty,â Jane said quietly, her cheeks pink. âWe do not know he is coming here.â
âBut who is that with him?â 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?
âItâs that man, the one whom Wickham told us about,â Kitty said, sounding shocked. âWhat was his name, Mr. Derby?â
âMr. Darcy!â Lydia exclaimed. âHe has some nerve, coming here, after what he did to poor Mr. Wickham.â
âLydia, that is quite enough,â Jane said, glancing at Mr. Collins. Whatever Wickhamâs story, it appeared that Jane saw no reason to apprise Mr. Collins of the tale. Mr. Collins, however, did not seem to hear Lydiaâs words past the name.
âMr. Darcy?â He asked excitedly. âWould that be Mr. Darcy of Pemberley? In Derbyshire?â
âI believe so,â Elizabeth answered, curious in spite of herself. âAre you acquainted with the man?â
âNo,â Mr. Collins said, smoothing his clothing and adjusting his hat. âBut 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.â
âDoes she?â Elizabeth asked, comparing Mr. Collinsâ 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. Wickhamâs story was more accurate than she wanted to believe. She could certainly envision Lady Catherine treating Wickham as he described. A chill ran through herâshe dreaded thinking that Mr.
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