Darcy joined in the laughter that erupted from the table before saying, "Certainly, Bingley." Standing, he bowed to the ladies while saying, "Ladies, if you will excuse us. We will meet you in the music room. Gentlemen, this way, if you please."
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Georgiana led the ladies to the music room, which Elizabeth and seen the first day she came to Pemberley. Again, she could not but stare in awe at the beautiful room. It was still light out, and the peaks could be made out faintly on the horizon.
"Elizabeth, would you care to join me?" Georgiana's voice reminded her of where she was and she joined her hostess on a divan. Mrs. Gardiner sat down opposite the young ladies, while Mrs. Hurst and Miss. Bingley sat a little apart from the others.
Georgiana poured tea for the party and set a few cups aside for the gentleman before turning to Elizabeth. "And what shall you play for us tonight, Elizabeth?"
"I was thinking Mozart's Voi Che Sapete," responded Lizzy. "It is one of my favorites. And the piano part is just within my meager capabilities."
"Oh, I am sure you will play it very well," Georgiana said, encouragingly. "It is one of my brother's favorites, as well," she continued slyly. "Perhaps we could induce him to accompany you on the violin. I think he would be quite happy to oblige you."
Elizabeth sipped her tea to cover her slight blush at this last comment. Miss. Bingley chose this moment to intrude on the conversation, peppering Georgiana with questions about her coming out that coming fall.
Miss. Bingley barely gave Georgiana time to respond to her questions, but continued on, apparently set on monopolizing the conversation and ignoring Elizabeth and Mrs. Gardiner.
This continued on for another ten minutes before the door opened and the gentlemen entered. Miss. Bingley immediately assailed Mr. Darcy as he entered the room.
"Mr. Darcy, I was just talking to your sister about her coming out."
Darcy stopped en route to where Georgiana and Elizabeth were sitting. "Indeed, Miss. Bingley. It will be a happy occasion for all her family to gather together and present her at court." With that, he continued to stand before his sister and Elizabeth.
Georgiana and Elizabeth looked up at him. "Brother, did you know that Mozart's Voi Che Sapete is Elizabeth's favorite too?" Georgiana inquired up at her brother.
"I confess I did not." Darcy said, turning to look at Elizabeth. "Will you honor us with a hearing of it this evening, Miss. Bennet?"
Elizabeth began to answer, but Georgiana immediately said, "She has already agreed to, brother. And perhaps you might accompany her with your violin?"
Darcy nodded his assent. "I would be happy to oblige, if Miss. Bennet can bare to listen to my scratching bow."
Elizabeth smiled shyly. "Mr. Darcy, you are all politeness. I would be honored if you would accompany me."
Darcy smiled, and said, "I will fetch my violin from its dusty place of honor," before turning and striding across the room to a music case.
Georgiana turned to Elizabeth and whispered, "My brother must like you very much. He does not give in so easily to me."
Elizabeth blushed and hastily said and a hurried whisper, "Georgiana!"
"What?!"
More to come. Again, comments/criticisms are greatly appreciated.