Elizabeth Bennet's Deception: a Pride And Prejudice Vagary
“Elizabeth found her father buried behind a stack of books. Since Mrs. Bennet’s returned to her duties at Longbourn, Mr. Bennet retreated further into his isolation.
“Yes.” He pointed to a letter resting upon a stack of books. “You have an admirer.”
With as much calmness as she could muster, Elizabeth crossed the room to snatch up the post.
“From Charlotte or Aunt Gardiner?”
Yet, before her father could respond, the familiar script set Elizabeth’s hands trembling.
“From your ...reaction, I assume you know the sender, and you will not attempt to convince me the letter came from a female. A gentleman’s script lacks the delicate touch of Mrs. Collins or your aunt.” Her father did not chastise, but dissatisfaction laced his tone.
“It is from Mr. Darcy,” Elizabeth said obediently.
“And the gentleman believes it acceptable to correspond with my unmarried daughter because…”MoreLess
“Yes.” He pointed to a letter resting upon a stack of books. “You have an admirer.”
With as much calmness as she could muster, Elizabeth crossed the room to snatch up the post.
“From Charlotte or Aunt Gardiner?”
Yet, before her father could respond, the familiar script set Elizabeth’s hands trembling.
“From your ...reaction, I assume you know the sender, and you will not attempt to convince me the letter came from a female. A gentleman’s script lacks the delicate touch of Mrs. Collins or your aunt.” Her father did not chastise, but dissatisfaction laced his tone.
“It is from Mr. Darcy,” Elizabeth said obediently.
“And the gentleman believes it acceptable to correspond with my unmarried daughter because…”MoreLess
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