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Though it was not quite as ostentatious as her own, it was nonetheless quite beautiful. She stood at the altar beside her sister, with Mary, Kitty and Lydia garbed in their finest in a line at her left. She unobtrusively wiped a tear that slid down her cheek as she listened to Jane and Bingley exchange their marriage vows before God. Among all the sisters, only Lydia remained dry eyed. Elizabeth failed to wonder at it, and passed it off as Lydia still pouting over Wickham. She listened to Mr. Collins speak of God\u2019s love and how marriages are an extension of that love, then cast a glance at Darcy in the first row of pews.<\/p>\n

She fought to maintain her composure even after he winked at her. Mrs. Bennet also wept at the second wedding in her family, not bothering to conceal her tears. Mr. Bennet, beside her, sat with a small smile as he watched another of his daughters wed the man she loved.<\/p>\n

Elizabeth could not help but wonder how much he enjoyed seeing his daughters leave Longbourn one by one. \u201cI now pronounce you husband and wife,\u201d Mr. Collins intoned. Elizabeth brought her attention back to the ceremony, and grinned as Bingley lifted Jane\u2019s veil and planted a soft kiss to her lips. Now they can truly fulfill their love for one another.<\/p>\n

She remembered her own wedding night, and hoped Jane would find the same sweet attentions Darcy gave her. At the reception, Mrs. Bennet imbibed of the sherry, and Elizabeth made it her duty to prevent her mother from embarrassing herself. Her father had hired a carriage to bring them to the wedding and then back, and she planned to see her entire family onto and heading home before her mother disgraced them all.<\/p>\n

\u201cLizzy, dear,\u201d Mrs. Bennet exclaimed, her glass of sherry sloshing, \u201cyou should be dancing. It is Jane\u2019s wedding after all.\u201d Elizabeth glanced toward Darcy, who appeared engrossed in conversation with Mr. Collins as well as several others. Jane and Bingley danced, as did Mary and Kitty, while Lydia sat with her friends and talked in low tones.<\/p>\n

\u201cDarcy is occupied, Mama,\u201d she replied. \u201cI wish to stay with you, as I do not know when I will have the opportunity to see you again.\u201d \u201cOr perhaps you simply wish to make sure I do not drink too much sherry.\u201d Her mouth dropped until she saw the twinkle in her mother\u2019s eyes. \u201cThat, too, Mama,\u201d she replied with a laugh.<\/p>\n

\u201cMay I have some?\u201d \u201cOf course, dear.\u201d Elizabeth sipped her sherry with her mother, and still managed to prevent Mrs. Bennet from overindulging. She watched Jane\u2019s glow of happiness as she danced with her new husband, and asked, \u201cHave Mary or Kitty found possible husbands yet?\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 2020 Kate Barton All Rights Reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express permission of the publisher except for the use of brief quotations in a book review. This book is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to persons, living or dead, or places, events or locations is purely coincidental. The characters are all productions of the author\u2019s imagination. Please note that this work is intended only for adults over the age of 18 and all characters represented as 18 or over.<\/p>\n

Kindle Edition OceanofPDF.com Table of Contents Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Chapter Sixteen Chapter Seventeen Chapter Eighteen Chapter Nineteen Chapter Twenty Chapter Twenty One Chapter Twenty-two Chapter Twenty-three Chapter Twenty-four Epilogue Also by Kate Barton OceanofPDF.com Chapter One Elizabeth Bennet walked restlessly around the grounds of the Collins property, her mind racing, whirling out of control.<\/p>\n

She breathed in the fresh air of the countryside in Kent, reflecting on her motives for once again refusing Mr. Darcy\u2019s offer of marriage. \u201cI cannot abide the man,\u201d she murmured, still angry at his audacity, and leaned against the thick trunk of an oak tree. \u201cWhy, upon our first meeting, he found my appearance barely tolerable. And he thinks so little of my family.\u201d She knew he had left the Collins estate after making his proposal, and she did not want to see him again. Ever. Walking again, the sunlight soothing her frazzled nerves, Elizabeth pondered the implications of her refusal.<\/p>\n

A man as wealthy as Mr. Darcy, with an income of ten thousand pounds a year, should have given her motive enough to marry him. \u201cI do not love him,\u201d she mused, gazing up at the wispy clouds above her. \u201cHe is proud, cold and selfish. How can any woman marry such a man?\u201d \u201cLizzy?\u201d Turning, Elizabeth found her friend, Charlotte Collins, hurrying across the grounds toward her. \u201cI have been looking all over for you,\u201d Charlotte stated, panting lightly with the exertion.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat are you doing?\u201d \u201cJust walking,\u201d Elizabeth replied, ambling on with Charlotte beside her.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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