Though this scene depicts the 18th century and our story is set in the 19th century, I picked it because it reminded me of the Bennets — a mother and father with five beautiful daughters. I can just hear Mr. Bennet saying “we have done very well for ourselves, have we not, Mrs. Bennet.” (Does anyone else wish to smooth that rug? 🙂 )
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“It is Mother and Father’s anniversary. They will have been married twenty-four years next Thursday.”
“Oh, I had forgotten it was so soon!” That was indeed a day of great importance. “Are you planning a dinner for them?”
Since the time Jane was twelve, she had taken over the celebration preparations for their parent’s anniversary dinner. Before that, Mama had always arranged things.
“It may be the last dinner I get to plan.”
[from Marrying Elizabeth book 5]
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What a lovely scene. Thanks for sharing this. The last one she will get to plan? Guess we will have to wait and see what happens. Merry Christmas everyone and Happy New Year. Blessings to all in the manner in which you celebrate.
Merry Christmas to you! We had a lovely, quiet day at home. It was wonderful.
It’s maybe the last because Jane will most likely be moving away from Hertfordshire.
I love this picture because it truly represents the Bennet family. Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas! I’m glad you enjoyed the picture 🙂