Did Darcy and Caroline really stoop to such devious measures? December 8, 1811 Darcy paced back and forth in the sitting room awaiting his guests. He knew this meeting was not going to be easy, but it must be done. Promptly at two o’clock, the Bingley party was announced. Charles Bingley walked in jubilantly ahead …
Mr. Collins was not left long to the silent contemplation of his successful love. ~Pride and Prejudice December 1, 1811 Mrs. Bennet, on learning the result of the interview between Mr. Collins and her daughter, hurried to her husband’s library, to remonstrate with him, and to insist on his making Lizzy marry Mr. Collins. While …
Can she confess without revealing her secret? Author Note: This is part of a mini-series of scenes telling the story of Charlotte Lucas’ other romance. Here are the previous parts: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 November 30, 1811 One dreaded task remained for Charlotte, and that was telling Lizzy about her engagement. …
Can Charlotte contain her excitement? November 29, 1811 Mr. Collins could be no less satisfied with his own eloquence than with its effect. He had obtained his object and, there in the garden, the amiable Charlotte had promised to be his. The more he had thought about it, the more certain he became that his …
Can a heartbroken Charlotte find a way out? Author Note: This is part of a mini-series of scenes telling the story of Charlotte Lucas’ other romance. Here are the previous parts: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 November 29, 1811 Charlotte wrapped herself in a second shawl and returned to the window seat in the …
Does Mr. Bingley even stand a chance? November 27, 1811 Mr. Darcy walked into the breakfast room eager for a cup of coffee and some solitude to allow him to think more about the events at the Netherfield Ball. Particularly regarding Miss Elizabeth. Despite his less than amicable dance with her, he could not dismiss …
Mr. Collins Proposes by Susan Mason-Milks November 27, 1811 After the ball, Mrs. Bennet lay awake delighting in thoughts of Jane’s wedding to Mr. Bingley. He had not yet proposed, but after making his preference for Jane so clear at the ball tonight, it was surely only a matter of time before he …
The Netherfield Ball, as seen by Lt. Denny November 26, 1811 LIEUTENANT DENNY, IMMACULATE IN HIS NUMBER ONE UNIFORM, paid his respects to his hosts, Mr. and Miss Bingley, before following Captain Carter into the main room of Netherfield. At his shoulder were his comrades, Pratt and Chamberlayne. His friends were looking for diversion, something …
Elizabeth is not the only one facing a disappointment at the Netherfield Ball Author Note: This is part of a mini-series of scenes telling the story of Charlotte Lucas’ other romance. Here are the previous parts: Part 1, Part 2 November 26, 1811 Charlotte had dressed with unusual care for the Netherfield Ball. Her dress …
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