Mrs Collins, You MUST Take a Lover

by Eldrice

A letter from Lady Catherine de Bourgh to the new mistress of Longbourn. As officious, overbearing, and impolite as you would wish it to be!

2. Charlotte's Response 1

MRS. COLLINS, YOU MUST TAKE A LOVER, by Eldrice

Charlotte's Response #1

A/N: First, thanks to everyone who commented on my original letter! They were all appreciated. : ) Second, there were a few requests for Charlotte's response. I'd been thinking of the idea myself, and will write one … or several, actually. I have a few different ideas I'd like to explore. And if anyone would like to write one themselves, go ahead!

This first one is short and sweet, and was the response that sprung most immediately to mind. More will follow, but not for several days.

Dear Lady Catherine,

While I am more than usually grateful for your ladyship's generous offer, I cannot accept. Please do not send the Barouche box, as such measures will be quite unnecessary. My maid can accompany me, and I'll be arriving by post tomorrow.

Regards,

C. Collins

p.s. – Is not Rogers the fair-haired one?