It’s a No from Me

by lizzieanne16

Elizabeth masters the art of saying no. Or is it the art of distraction? Perhaps she just wants to be rid of unwanted company or avoid conversation. She is a woman ahead of her time, quite literally. One-shot - extended to more standalone chapters.

11. Noteworthy Performance

"I thought I might read to you all for an hour or two."

"No, Mr Collins."

"Miss Elizabeth, I have with me Fordyce's Sermons –"

"We always have music after dinner. Mary religiously practises on the pianoforte. You might appreciate some entertainment."

"I see. Does Miss Bennet play or sing?"

"No, sir. But I can sing a little."

"Very well. I shall sit here and enjoy the performance. When you are ready."

Mary played as well as she could, and Elizabeth screeched and sounded out of tune.

"It is now Kitty and Lydia's turn."

"Ahhh… I had best retire."