Assumed Engagement
“He felt somewhat stronger, but was still under strict orders from Dr. Brisby not to overtax himself.
The three shared a hot breakfast together and then Bingley announced he would have to take leave of them. When Bingley stood up to leave, Darcy asked Georgiana if he could have a moment alone with him. She nodded politely and left the room.
"Bingley, I know that you will soon be often in Miss Bennet’s company. And I know that the two eldest Miss Bennets are very close. I would ask a simple reque...st of you. Please do not attempt to plant any notions in Miss Bennet’s head about myself and her sister. I know she would only share it with Miss Elizabeth and I will not have her feeling ill at ease around me when I come for your wedding. I dare say she has had her share of awkwardness around me as it is. I would not want her to be troubled thinking I may come and renew my address to her." "Can I not put in some good words for you, my friend? That should not hurt!" Darcy shook his head.
"You shall have my word on it, then.MoreLess
The three shared a hot breakfast together and then Bingley announced he would have to take leave of them. When Bingley stood up to leave, Darcy asked Georgiana if he could have a moment alone with him. She nodded politely and left the room.
"Bingley, I know that you will soon be often in Miss Bennet’s company. And I know that the two eldest Miss Bennets are very close. I would ask a simple reque...st of you. Please do not attempt to plant any notions in Miss Bennet’s head about myself and her sister. I know she would only share it with Miss Elizabeth and I will not have her feeling ill at ease around me when I come for your wedding. I dare say she has had her share of awkwardness around me as it is. I would not want her to be troubled thinking I may come and renew my address to her." "Can I not put in some good words for you, my friend? That should not hurt!" Darcy shook his head.
"You shall have my word on it, then.MoreLess
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