The Derbyshire Mystery Stone by Melanie Schertz

Author:Melanie Schertz [Schertz, Melanie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Brat Georgiana, Fantasy, Not in Amazon Library, Pride and Prejudice & Related Fandoms
ISBN: 9781793391810
Goodreads: 4350591
Publisher: Melanie Schertz
Published: 2019-01-08T05:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER ELEVEN

As Darcy entered his sister’s bedchamber, he was met by her companion.

“Miss Darcy, did you forget we are to go to Meryton today? Your friend will be waiting for your arrival at the tea shop.”

“You still have not informed me of whom I am to meet.” Darcy was trying to determine who could possibly be in the neighborhood who was friends with his sister. “I know of no one in the area with whom I am acquainted.”

Mrs Younge wore a sly grin. “I cannot ruin the surprise, Miss, but can guarantee you will be very pleased.”

Darcy gave into Mrs Younge and the pair left the manor house, taking the curricle to the merchant village which was 2 miles away. The curricle came to a stop in front of the stable at the south side of Meryton.

“I thought you said we were to meet my friend at the tea shop. Why are we here?”

“Forgive me Miss Darcy, but I said the tea shop, so no one would be curious. No, it is best if you meet this friend here, where you will not be as noticed. Come now, you will be happy with what I have done for you.” The companion motioned for the young lady to follow her.

Goosebumps began to rise on Darcy’s arms. Something was seriously wrong. There was something telling Darcy that the situation was not good. He followed the companion yet kept a tight hold on the reticule he was carrying. Inside, there was a knife that Darcy had carried for years.

Coming around the rear corner of the stable, Darcy was shocked to see who was standing before him. “George Wickham, what are you doing here?”

Wickham smiled and stepped closer, taking one of the delicate female hands between his own. “Dearest Georgiana, you must have known I would come. The very thought of being away is unacceptable.”

Realization was setting in to Darcy. Obviously, Georgiana had been in contact with Wickham, and the scoundrel felt he had the right to act so informally with her. “How is it that you came to be here?”

“Mrs Younge was kind enough to inform me where your brother forced you to come. I was excited to learn the militia was staying here, so I purchased a commission with the last of the funds you loaned me. With employment, I will be able to repay your generosity.”

“Of course, I will be grateful for the repayment. So you know I am staying at Netherfield Park, with my brother.” Darcy needed not ask, it was obvious that the companion was supplying all the information Wickham needed.

“Indeed, staying with Bingley and his family. How your brother could believe it to be proper to make you stay in the home of the children of a tradesman, I will never understand. I questioned his mind when he befriended Bingley while we were at university. The man and his family are of no importance. You are the granddaughter of an earl, and your rank in society is significantly higher than that of the children of a tradesman.

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