What does Lydia have to say about married life? September 3, 1812 My Dearest Harriet, What adventures I have had since I saw you! I write to you now from Longbourn, where Wickham and I have just come to visit after our wedding in London. Yes, London! Are you not surprised? Or perhaps you have …
Mr Gardiner is quite concerned about his guest Sept 1, 1812 Mr Gardiner sunk his spoon into his syllabub as his glance travelled between his charmingly poised wife and their guest. It was quite extraordinary, the alteration in Mr Darcy’s manner. During their lengthy interviews to address what Madeleine had tactfully and restrainedly termed Lydia’s …
No wedding clothes for Lydia… August 31, 1812 Mrs. Gardiner entered her husband’s study quietly and glided across the room. Kissing him on the cheek, she pulled a chair up beside him and sat down. To her dismay, he looked even more tired and distracted than he had been for the past few weeks. “Thank …
Mrs. Bennet can be very persuasive. August 18, 1812 Mrs. Bennet’s unique rap sounded at the study door just an hour after dinner. Mr. Bennet leaned his head back into the soft wing back. Even if it was expected, he did not relish the call. She had only begun coming downstairs once again the day …
Just how far has news of their misfortune spread? August 16, 1812 Elizabeth looked and Jane, and Jane returned the glance with a tight and weary smile. The narrow vestibule was far too quiet for comfort. An eerie hush had settled over Longbourn since the initial news of Lydia had arrived, punctuated only by moments …
An unexpected guest at Gracechurch Street August 15, 1812 Mr. Gardiner felt he deserved the luxury of spending the afternoon reading the book on fishing he had purchased during their visit to Oxford. He had been trying to finish it for days. He had started it in Lambton, but was interrupted by the urgent need …
Lydia completely fails to repent before her wedding… August 8, 1812 It was after breakfast that Mr. Gardiner was called away to consult with his man of business, Mr. Stone, and Lydia was wild with fear that he would take so long, that they would not reach St. Clement’s by eleven o’clock, when the wedding …
Darcy makes plans! August 7, 1812 After tearing himself away from Elizabeth at the inn in Lambton, Darcy had given free rein to both his horse and his temper. Galloping over the familiar countryside was the perfect situation for venting his rage at George Wickham, who once more had come between Darcy and his Elizabeth. …
What impressed them most – Pemberley or its proprietor? August 6, 1812 “What a day we have had!” exclaimed Mrs. Gardiner to her husband when they climbed into their bed at the inn that night. She had barely been able to contain herself until they were alone, until they could discuss the events of the …
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