Mr. Bennet Illustration for Pride and Prejudice (Hugh Thomson)

Hugh Thomson (1860-1920) [Public domain] via Wikimedia Commons

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“Come in, my dears,” Mr. Bennet called from his chair near the small hearth in his study as Elizabeth opened the door. “How many daughters are visiting me today?” He peeked over his shoulder toward the door. “My favourites,” he said with a smile.

“No, Papa. I am here, too,” Lydia said.

“And you are not my favourite youngest daughter? Have you given that position to Kitty? I shall have to write this down, so I do not forget if you have.” He closed his book and tucked it between his leg and the arm of the chair.

[from Loving Lydia, book 3 in the Marrying Elizabeth Series]

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Piano Practice (George Goodwin Kilburne)

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(Can’t you just see Georgiana as a young girl plinking at those keys?)

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“He is very loyal to you,” Darcy added.

“He is.”

“So is my cousin.” Elizabeth barely heard the whispered words which Darcy spoke as he once again scratched Dash’s ear before turning his head to look at his sister. “Were you going to practice some music, Georgiana?”

[from Loving Lydia, book 3 in the Marrying Elizabeth Series]

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The Unconditional Lover (Vittorio Reggianini)

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“He loves me,” Lydia said above Dash’s growl.

“You are not good enough for him,” Lady Catherine snapped.

Dash positioned himself in front of Lydia and barked, startling Lady Catherine.

[from Loving Lydia, book 3 in the Marrying Elizabeth Series]

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Fürstenfeldbrucker Allee; Ernst Haymann

Ernst Haymann (1873–1947) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

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Elizabeth held his arm a little more firmly, moving to walk closer to him as if somehow doing so might help him bear whatever burden he carried. His lips curled up softly as he looked down at her, and the same soft pleasure of his smile shone in his eyes.

[from Loving Lydia, book 3 in the Marrying Elizabeth Series]

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Harding, Howell & Co Premises

The Repository of arts, literature, commerce, manufactures, fashions and politics (1809); March 1809; [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

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“We should like to view some muslin.” Lydia looked to her companions, Kitty and Georgiana, who both nodded. “And Miss Darcy would like to see what sorts of music might be acquired here in Meryton.” She glanced at Mrs. Annesley. “If that would be acceptable to you.”

“I think those are fine items for which to look,” Darcy replied.

Elizabeth was quite impressed by her sister’s demeanor until they were just about to go in search of their first store.

[from Loving Lydia, book 3 in the Marrying Elizabeth Series]

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