The night was finally almost over and guests were saying their farewells to the newly weds. Mary excused herself from the party and bid Elizabeth and Will goodnight. She practically ran up the stairs relieved that she was finally alone. Walking down one of the many hallways she finally reached her room. It was a beautiful spacious room with two large windows that overlooked the lake. Lighting a candle Mary walked to the window and looked out mesmerized how the moons light reflected on the water. As she was ready to turn away she caught sight of two shadows walking along the lake. 'How romantic' Mary thought. As the shadows came closer the light of the mansion revealed them to be two men in a deep discussion, Tom and Robert. Mary giggled and thought, 'How romantic indeed.'

"I must leave to London tonight then." Robert said as he called for his carriage.

"It can wait Robert."

Ignoring him Robert climbed into his carriage while saying, "If everything goes accordingly, I'll see you in a month."

Tom nodded with a worried expression and waved him off.

Curiosity made Mary stick around the window watching Tom as he watched the carriage disappear. Tom slowly turned to the mansion thinking on how to explain to Will of Roberts sudden departure. Suddenly he looked up surprised by someone watching him. He stared hard at the figure staring down at him and recognition dawned on him. Mary try to look away but his gaze held her there until he smiled up at her and waved. Mary faintly jumped but awkwardly waved back as she hastily walked away from the window. Tom chuckled at this as he headed inside the mansion.

The place was empty now but Will and Lizzie hung about talking to Kevin, Kitty, and Mrs. Bennet. As he walked over to them he overheard... "They couldn't make it tonight but we should expect them tomorrow." Lizzie explained.

"Oh well shall indeed." Cried Mrs. Bennet.

"Darcy, may I have a word with you?" Tom asked as he walked by the group.

"Course." Will said as he excused himself.

They walked a couple of feet away from the group that has gone silent as they watched them.

"Robert left to attend to some business in London." Tom said carefully.

"Already?" Will asked suspiciously.

Tom nodded grimly but said no more.

"There shan't be any business talk during a party." Kitty interrupted as she stood closely to Tom.

"The party is over Kitty." Lizzie sternly said taking her away from the gentlemen.

"And high time you turn in Kitty." Her mother added as she ushered her out the room.

Lizzie gave Tom an apologetic smile while saying, "I'm so sorry about my sister."

"Don't be, she's very…uh…endearing."

Turning to her husband she took his hand and said, "We should turn in for the night husband of mine."

Will smiled down at his wife as he held her close to him.

"I think I shall turn in as well." Tom said giving the couple privacy.

Propped up against her pillows Mary finished reading her entire book. Placing the book on the night stand Mary walked over to the window the second time that night and looked out thinking of what to do. She was restless and didn't bring any other books to read. 'I'll just borrow a book from the library' Mary thought to herself as she threw a shawl over her night gown. Memorizing exactly where the library was Mary didn't bother with a candle instead crept silently through the dark empty hall. Reaching the doors Mary silently swung them open revealing a dark library. Mary began feeling around the room for a candle while doing so she bumped into something really hard that made her fall back onto the floor.

"Bloody hell." Mary groaned rubbing her back side.

Light filled the room and she instantly covered her eyes from the sudden brightness.

"Are you alright?"

Mary squinted up at the figure looming over her. "Mr. Bursley?!"

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