wordless wednesday – Page 21

The Old Inn (Henri de Braekeleer)

The Old Inn, 1877, Henri de Braekeleer [Public domain] via Wikimedia Commons

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As the sun rose above the horizon the following day, Darcy woke with muscles that only ached a bit. He would take a short walk in the garden in an attempt to shake loose the remaining stiffness before climbing into his carriage today. Then he would collect his cousin and tomorrow, he would see his steward before he began the journey back to Netherfield. There was no point in being in residence even for a short time without checking on the state of his holdings.

Therefore, after his walk in the garden and before he had eaten breakfast, a message was sent to Mr. Turner informing him of Darcy’s wish to see him on the morrow. Then, after a filling breakfast, Darcy was on his way once again to Manchester.

Just over half a day later, Darcy exited his carriage and entered the inn where Richard had his lodgings.

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

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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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Confounding Caroline, book 1 ~ Delighting Mrs. Bennet, book 2

Piano Practice (George Goodwin Kilburne)

George Goodwin Kilburne [Public domain] via Wikimedia Commons

(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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Confounding Caroline, book 1 ~ Delighting Mrs. Bennet, book 2

The Unconditional Lover (Vittorio Reggianini)

Vittorio Reggianini [Public domain] via Wikimedia Commons

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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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Confounding Caroline, book 1 ~ Delighting Mrs. Bennet, book 2

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Lady Catherine de Bourgh comes to Visit, Hugh Thomson

Hugh Thomson (1860-1920) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons. [ Image at the beginning of Chapter 56. Lady Catherine de Bourgh comes to visit Elizabeth. Austen, Jane. Pride and Prejudice. London: George Allen, 1894.]

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“Darcy, what is the meaning of this?” Lady Catherine waved at the dog who was sniffing her shoes. “I nearly fell! It is not a proper way to be greeted. Not at all. Go on with you. Leave me be,” she said to Dash, and Dash being the dog that he was, cocked his head to the side, looking up at her, and moved not an inch.

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

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Confounding Caroline, book 1 ~ Delighting Mrs. Bennet, book 2

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