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I have updated this chapter and changed the plot ever so slightly after some excellent advice from fictionalcandie on the marriages of the rich in the Regency era. Thank you fictionalcandie for the information. I hope you enjoy the changes.

Chapter One- New Chances

Mr Darcy had entered the parlour to find Elizabeth in a state to know that his renewal of offer of marriage would have to wait. When the Gardiners had been called for and Lydia's escapade told, Elizabeth turned to her companion with tearful eyes and stated, "I fear that I have lost your good opinions if I had not already. After I said such appalling things to your face and now my sister's supposed elopement there is no chance of your forgiveness."

Her eyes were cast downward and tears were silently slipping from the tip of her nose, so going against propriety he wrapped his arms around her as she sobbed. "How could you ever think that Elizabeth?" he replied, surprising her by using her first name, "I love you ardently. Please do me-?"

"Yes," she answered before he could finish the question.

"Yes? You do know even now the question."

"I do not need to know. I would do anything for you."

"As would I – what!" he exclaimed.

"I would do anything for you." Elizabeth repeated.

"Marry me?"

"Of course," she replied, "but what of my sister and him?"

"I will find them tomorrow," Darcy stated, and paused before adding, "Marry me today."

"What!"

"Please!"

"But we can't, can we?" she asked, while the return of the Gardiners could be heard.

"We cannot legally get married you are right, but we shall exchange our vows and be betrothed. Meet me in an hour by the smithy. It is next to the church. And Elizabeth?"

"Yes?"

"Don't tell them of your sister, not just yet. Tell your relatives that you are all invited to Pemberley." Darcy said, before he kissed her quickly before striding to the opposite side of the room as the Gardiners entered.

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While Mr Darcy was making the various arrangements of finding Lydia and Wickham, as well as sorting his own secret betrothal ceremony, his fiance was explaining, yet again, why she called them from the church.

"I was about to read my letters from Jane when I felt very unwell. Mr Darcy happened upon me moment later. I was in such a state that he sent Hannah for you." Elizabeth said.

"And how are you feeling now, my dear?" Uncle Gardiner asked kindly.

"Much better but I feel I must have some fresh air."

"Surely not on your own. What if the headache comes upon you? I will come with you." Aunt Gardiner stated, going for her coat.

"No aunt I am feeling better. I will go alone," Elizabeth answered and before they could reply she had hurried to the smithy.

"Miss Bennet," a deep voice said, as she reached her destination, "you were not well earlier, perhaps the church may take your mind off your discomfort?"

"Thankyou, sir." They entered together and closed the door firmly behind them.

In the front row of pews were two people- Mrs Reynolds and "my valet Giles," Darcy said, knowing what she was thinking. The service was smooth and quick, and the vows beautiful. Afterwards Mr Darcy turned his most trusted servants and said, "Please, tell no one what you have seen here."

"You have our discretion sir," Mrs Reynolds replied. "And congratulations."

"Thankyou," Elizabeth answered.

"It is no problem miss, ma'am," Giles stuttered, unsure how to address his soon-to-be Mistress and he and the housekeeper left by the back door.

"Come William we must go to my aunt and uncle."

"William? I like that. I am usually Darcy, brother or rarely Fitzwilliam. William, I like it, I like it very much Lizzy."

They returned to the inn, where they told of their chance encounter by the church, and then they all went to Pemberley.

"Mr Gardiner, Mrs Gardiner, my sister wishes to know whether Miss Bennet to be her companion, as Mrs Annesley has had a family emergency?" Mr Darcy asked.

"I would like to," Elizabeth said, turning to her aunt and uncle for confirmation. Her aunt consented, Georgiana smiled in response.

Mrs Reynolds will show you were you are staying, Miss Bennet. Please excuse everyone I have business to attend to." He left the room.

Elizabeth followed Mrs Reynolds, but left her as soon as William appeared in the entrance hall. "My love, I am afraid that after you read your letters I will have to leave for London tonight."

"But William-"

"I know and I'm sorry but I must leave soon to have better hope of finding your sister. I can get a Special License while in London also so we may be married as soon as I return."

"I understand." They kissed deeply before separately returning to the others. Darcy entered first and than a flustered Elizabeth brandishing her letters from Jane, passing them quickly to her relatives.

"We must go to Longbourn," Mrs Gardiner stated, and then remembered, "Except you Lizzy for you can't leave Miss Darcy on her own."

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Hello everyone- this is my new Pride and Prejudice story- I haven't given up When Others Are Prejudice but this plot was stuck in my head and wouldn't leave so hopefully I will have more thoughts fro When Others Are Prejudice. Please let me know what you think. Ramona-Theta