The Younger Miss Bennets

by Laura Patricia

A short epistolary sequel to Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice". Nine letters between Mary and Kitty outline what happens to them after the original! Written as a task for my Fan Fiction unit at school - might expand.

1. Chapter 1

Dear sister Kitty,

It is such a shame you did not choose to stay longer in Hertfordshire, for our Uncle Phillips has hired a new clerk, and Mother declares he is just the sort of man she would like for another son in law. I dare say she will tell you all about him in her next letter. His name is James Alcott, and he is a handsome enough fellow I suppose, if I should be forced to reflect on his appearance. He would do very well for you, Mother declares, if only you were here to have him, and she begs you cut your trip short so that you might meet him before Maria Lucas sets her sights on him. I personally cared little for the man, though I confess I spoke to him little. My father asks to be remembered to yourself, and he says you're to behave yourself while you're from home.

Regards, Mary