Chapter 7: Different Conversations

Part A: Conversation between Darcy and Bingley.

As they rode, Bingley noticed something very unusual on his taciturn friend: a huge grin. Darcy grinning! That was strange indeed!

"Well Darcy, I never saw you in such good spirits before. Was your walk enjoyable?"

"Very much so, Bingley," said Darcy, smiling even wider.

"Well are you going to tell me the good news or may I hazard a guess about what makes you so joyful?"

"I think you already know, Bingley."

"You have talked to Miss Elizabeth and won her heart." Darcy nodded and never stopped smiling. "You are a lucky fellow Darcy. I wish you joy from the depths of my heart. I saw you talk to Mr. Bennet. Did he give his consent?"

"Yes, Bingley"

"Capital!" grinned Bingley. "Now, we shall a double wedding. We are to be brothers the same day, what do you think?"

"If the ladies agree, I could not refuse it."

The gentlemen went the rest of the way back in silence, each lost in thoughts.

Part B: Conversation between Elizabeth and Jane.

Meanwhile at Longbourn, a similar conversation was taken place between the two eldest sisters. Elizabeth, as soon as the gentlemen left, asked Jane if she could come to see her in her room. As Jane saw her sister enter, she noticed Elizabeth's bright smile and glow in her eyes. Her low spirits seemed to have disappeared.

Jane finally said: "Did you enjoy your walk today, Lizzy?"

Elizabeth laughed and hugged her sister: "Oh Jane, You can not know how happy I am!"

"Oh and what makes you so happy, dearest Lizzy?" mischievously asked Jane.

"Oh Jane, do not play the innocent! I think you know why I'm in such a state."

"I think I know dear sister and I do wish you joy." Jane laughed.

"I love him so very much. And in a few weeks I will be Mrs Darcy. I can't really wait!"

"Lizzy, it makes my own happiness complete to see you so much in love and happy." The sisters embraced each other lovingly.

"Now Jane, I must go to speak to Mama. I don't know how her nerves will withstand the news!" laughed Elizabeth. Jane laughed back and Elizabeth kissed her sister on the top of her head before she went to her mother's bedroom.

Finis