Jane Austen: Welcome back. When we last left our houseguests, they had just started the Head of Household competition.
Elizabeth: (diary room) My love of walking has paid off. I have strong legs and that helped me a lot in this competition. Even the men struggled more than I, because they are larger than me and have to support more weight, you see.
(In the courtyard, only Elizabeth and Mary remain clinging to their trees. The rest of the houseguests sit on the side watching).
Mary: Oh, how I hate staying in one place too long. I am one who must always be moving about. Miss Bennet, please be honest with me. Will you target me if you become Head of Household?
Elizabeth: Absolutely not. I never go back on my word.
Mary: Very well. (Mary jumps off the tree)
Jane Austen: Congratulations Miss Bennet, you are the Head of Household.
Elizabeth: (diary room) While I am pleased at having won the competition, I am now faced with what a heavy burden being Head of Household is. Already people are trying inculcate me from all sides, arguing why such and such should be nominated, or so and so must be protected.
(Elizabeth sits in the Head of Household room. Brandon enters)
Brandon: Miss Bennet, forgive me, but I feel I must warn you of a danger in this house that must be put a stop to. I have begun to notice a close bond between Mr. Crawford, Mr. Willoughby Mr. Wickham and Mr. Bertram. I believe that these four are in an alliance together. They are each of them young and full of vigor and intelligence, making them excellent competitors. What's more, I have noticed each of them has a particular attachment to a woman in this house, and will no doubt use their sway with these women to make them vote how they want. If I were you, Miss Bennet, I would suggest targeting these men immediately.
Elizabeth: Thank you Colonel. You have given me something to think of.
(Later in the day, Wickham enters)
Wickham: Do excuse me, Miss Bennet, but I saw Col. Brandon enter here earlier to speak to you. And may I just say if he told you anything, do not give any credit to it. The Colonel, as an experienced man of war, has no doubt a cunning, strategic mind, able to invent all sorts of stories in order to manipulate people as he sees fit.
Elizabeth: Do you deny an alliance between you and the other men of this house.
Wickham: Most wholeheartedly, and if Col. Brandon has told you this, than he is merely using you to further his own game. Dear Miss Bennet, you must know that I at least would never hold any secret from you.
Jane Austen: The next day the houseguests gathered for the nomination ceremony.
Elizabeth: I nominate Col. Brandon and Miss Dashwood. Miss Dashwood, I nominate you because I perceive you are a very intelligent young woman and therefore a threat against me. Col. Brandon, I nominate you because I have gained a better insight into your character this week and believe it is for the best.
Jane Austen: With the nominations made, who will win the next Power of Veto? Will the Veto be used to take one of the contestants off the block? And if so, who will Miss Bennet choose as her replacement nominee? Tune in next time to find out.