Dedication: This one is for my younger sister Heather, for finally becoming like a little Jane. I can't believe we're so close!
A/N: Well – finally – here it is. Sorry it couldn't be sooner but my dad took my laptop away so I wasn't able to type it up! Still, I managed to write this when I should have been working in DT. Thank you to everyone who reviewed and the amazing support for my idea. I wasn't sure if anybody would read this in the first place!
Review Responses:
micheped: Thank you, thank you! I love writing about Elizabeth as a person so it was easy.
winglessfairy25: The letters are from Lizzy as they are love letters to Mr Darcy but good idea all the same. Thank you for the compliments.
molgor: Glad I can give you what you want!
Lucy65: I thought it was really sweet when I wrote it, so glad you did too.
Mrs. Dom Masbolle: Again, very astute! In terms of scenes I am thinking more of Darcy's (or Fitzwilliam as I will now call him) return etc rather than their daily lives as that would just be too repetitive.
To my dearest Fitzwilliam,
It has been far too long since you have last written, but alas you business has kept you further. Pemberley has continued much the same in your absence; except for a notable absence of tall, handsome gentlemen that dear Bingley had eagerly filled. He and Jane have stayed longer than I believed and as I write they entertain Georgiana. I do feel they have endeared themselves to her most earnestly and she sees them now as dear as family. I could not hope for any more.
Charlotte has been upheld by Mr Collins, who insists she is not yet strong enough for the journey. I admit it is longer than pleases but if the Collins were any nearer we would entertain their company far too often. Dear Jane and Bingley are always welcome yet Mr Collins is so ridiculous that it is frightful to attend to his company. I cannot wait for your long awaited return to grant us a larger party.
My piece with Georgiana on the piano forte is progressing, though I continue to protest, and Jane was so delighted by your sister's persuasion that I fear by popular demand that I must continue. I suspect they have conspired against me, but I will live with their conspiracy.
The colt is doing well though Colonel Fitzwilliam has yet to leave Anne to Lady Catherine at Rosings. We must not blame him for the foresight to remain, as one only knows hoe Lady Catherine's rages persist. However, I must thank them for some things, particularly in the face of great adversity.
The weather has finally cleared and each day I try to walk about the grounds of Pemberley. They are so beautiful and crisp. Indeed they do remind me of many things. Oh, now this is another letter not to show Georgiana – though I doubt she will dain to read this while in the company of Jane and Bingley. We could not ask for more delightful guests. Thank goodness they may yet move nearer and enjoy their privacy more often. It is sad that such a wonderful couple such as themselves has so little privacy. Hopefully, they will have such time to themselves in the near future. I must remember to entertain Georgiana for a time while they are here, to allow them a well deserved luxury.
I have little else to write in this letter, for much must be told upon your return. From your last correspondence, you miss your 'wife' as much as she misses you so one may count upon the near end of your absence.
Yours always,
Elizabeth Darcy
A/N: That's all! Please review – it inspires me and does wonders for my self esteem. Keep telling me your theories and what structure I should use. Expect at least another one (letter or otherwise) by Christmas. Perhaps even one about Lizzy and Darcy's Christmas (separate or together - ?) – of course with Georgiana and the chance of Jane and Bingley. A Christmas ball anybody? By the way, should I refer to him (Bingley) as Charles or Bingley, perhaps with a conversation on just that between himself and Lizzy? I am assuming Jane calls him Charles as Lizzy now calls Darcy, Fitzwilliam.
Anyway, REVIEW!!
Elizabeth