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News of Lydia Spreads

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Jane and Elizabeth learn how Meryton feels about Lydia’s departure from Brighton. August 16, 1812 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 of Mama’s nervous episodes. How nice it would be to be able to hide in her room, away from the work of the house, and indulge in unconstrained sensibility. But someone had … Continue reading →

A Matter of Character

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In Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, following the disastrous proposal at Hunsford, Darcy must decide what he will do.  April 9, 1812 Darcy stalked from the parsonage so quickly the housekeeper barely opened the front door in time. The spleen of that woman! The unmitigated impertinence of her! She painted him a villain…a vulgar villain! He mounted his horse and turned away from Rosings. That was without doubt the last place he wanted to be. … Continue reading →