HEALING MR DARCYS HEART – Kay Mares

“My brother drew on his reserve and haughty manner, narrowed his eyes and announced, ‘Mr. Darcy of Pemberley, you, Sir I am already aware of, and I am displeased as is my cousin, Colonel Fitzwilliam’. Earl Warrilow blanched and sputtered because he planned some very profitable business negotiations which he had hoped to entice my brother to join. Plus he could not very well continue his rant with all those people about without becoming a spectacle.

He apologized for his coach and six running amok, thanked Fitzwilliam and my cousin for their timely intervention and hastily retreated to the inside of the coach.” “Mr. Trussel watched the Earl depart and turned to us stating how ignorant the Earl acted and commented on the ridiculousness of some people before he noticed Fitzwilliam now set his sights on him. My brother never changed expression but just stood there impassively eyeing Mr. Trussel with that aloof unflappable manner he has, until Mr. Trussel became chagrined.

Mr. Trussel barely made the acceptable bows before he was hurrying down the street. I suppose I should be thankful for my formidable brother as I have not encountered Mr. Trussel since!” Both Lizzy and Georgiana fall on the bed chortling at the set downs the Earl, and the unfortunate Mr. Trussel received at Fitzwilliam’s hands. They agree it was not ladylike to laugh at the expense of the others but admit they enjoy the story all the same. “It is a good thing the gentlemen are not here to witness our behavior.

They would be shocked.” Elizabeth titters. “I am relieved to know neither your cousin nor brother suffered injury. Such a dangerous situation.” “I was concerned when I saw Fitzwilliam’s shirt, but he alleviated my worries and jested with me about how much trouble he would be in with Barnabas when Barnabas saw the ruined shirt.” Another round of laughter erupts, and Lizzy tells Georgiana of Darcy’s various jokes with her regarding his tattered garments.

“I am not surprised. Whenever there has been a serious or scary moment, Fitzwilliam usually will resort to some humor and self-deprecation to lighten the mood. You will find Brother is not afraid to become involved in a crisis or other such emergency. Sometimes I worry so for his safety, but as I said, he uses his wit to diffuse my worries.”

After some more chatter and laughs, Lizzy retires to her shared chamber with Darcy. He has not returned yet, so she climbs under the covers and falls asleep. Much later in the night, she awakens when Darcy enters the room.

In an exclusive area of London stands a grand house which has been owned and maintained by the Darcy family for many years. The house is a Tudor style with many windows and boasts a stunning limestone façade. The rooms are spacious and while square in design, they offer elegance and roominess with high ceilings, tasteful decorations, and furniture. The rooms reflect an ancient family history without being overbearing or pretentious.

Each picture, statue and piece of furniture blends together allowing the eye to wander leisurely about the room. No one furnishing overpowers the others lending the imposing house a homey feeling. The current occupants of the home are Miss Georgiana Darcy and her older brother, siblings who are the last of this Darcy lineage. Miss Darcy is a tall, slender girl of around sixteen with womanly curves, fair of skin and hair with gentle humor and wit.

She is at all times what a proper young lady should be, attending to her studies while honing a fine talent on the pianoforte. She can paint, draw and sew as well as speak fluent French. Despite all these accomplishments, Miss Darcy remains shy and unsure of herself. She is aware of the loving marriage her parents had until her mother’s untimely death when Georgiana was a mere babe. She has been raised lovingly by her older, sometimes overprotective brother.

Georgiana often frets for her brother who, since taking over as Master of Pemberley, has become more cynical as the amiable brother she knows and loves, becomes further and further buried. Miss Darcy does not know what to do to bring the light back into her sibling’s eyes. The second occupant of the manor house is a well built, tall young man of eight and twenty years. His hair is dark, almost black with striking blue eyes the color of an autumn sky. Most people, upon first acquaintance, think him proud and aloof.

Those who deal with him on business matters find a scowl and think his eyes to be cold and icy. While he holds a reputation for fairness and forthrightness, he is also considered very intelligent and cunning. Others who know him well see the man behind the mask who is kind, compassionate and protective. Their cousin, Colonel Fitzwilliam often teases that no one will like Mr. Darcy because of his stern, forbidding countenance.

While Miss Darcy acknowledges in her mind the Colonel is correct; it saddens her to have anyone think poorly of her brother, who she believes to be the best of men. She does not see cold hard eyes; rather she views lingering grief in them as well as the appearance of some new pain which she cannot account for.

This is a short excerpt from the opening of “” by Unknown, quoted for review and introduction purposes. All rights belong to the copyright holders.

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