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"Oh Jane, what a fair prospect this is. Imagine you, being the mistress of Netherfield, oh how wonderful that would be! How wonderful you would be"

Elizabeth sighed. I hope mama will not continue like this in Mr Bingley's presence, the embarrassment would be too great.

Suddenly Mrs Bennet gave a loud squeal, not sounding much different from that of a pig. "Jane" she wailed as we drew up to Netherfield. "Is this not one of the most beautiful houses you have ever seen? Yes" she said nodding her approval. "This will do very nicely, very nicely indeed"

We drew up to the steps, and even I had to concede, it was a lovely house (well mansion). The door was quickly opened, and a man held out his hand to help mama out. Unfortunately mama was very eager to get inside to see if it was as beautiful as the front. Which of course we all knew it would be, but mama wanted to make sure. She quickly took the man's hand, and put all of her weight on him, and before the man could adjust. She began to ascend the carriage steps, causing the man to give a small yelp of pain with every step she took, mama of course not noticing. Lydia and Kitty practically ran after Mama in excitement.

Jane and I waited for the man to get over the shock of Mama, Lydia's and Kitty's lack of decorum. Then Jane gently took his arm, and was helped down, and was immediately apprehended by a gushing Mr Bingley.

"Miss Bennet, I can't tell you how delighted I am to see you again. Are you well?" I didn't get to hear her reply as the man was waiting patiently for me to get out of the carriage. Obviously thinking I was a bit of a daydreamer. I smiled and took his arm, and I descended the steps, it didn't feel like I was going to dinner. It felt like I was going to my doom.

I began to walk to the front door, but unfortunately I was grabbed gently by Mr Bingley. "Miss Bennet, you must allow Darcy to escort you in"

"Oh it isn't necessary Mr Bingley I assure you" Unfortunately I knew that there was no point arguing, Mr Darcy was to escort me in whether I liked it or not.

"Oh no, Miss Bennet we insist."

I looked at Mr Darcy, and he looked about as happy as did. Well I thought happily at least I wasn't the only one.

He gritted his teeth and said, "Miss Bennet it would be a pleasure"

"No, Mr Darcy the pleasure is all mine, I assure you!" I made sure I said it with equal grittiness, but I also added a fake bright smile.

He held out his arm for, which I hesitatingly I took. As soon as I did this my arm began to tingle considerably, obviously because I detested him greatly! Yes, that was it.

I heard my mama gasp, and babble on to Mr Bingley, I looked up to see the reaction on Mr Darcy's face. I wasn't surprised to see his normal disapproving scowl on his face. Although I can not blame him, the way mama was going on. It was extremely embarrassing. The sooner this was over the better! I needed to get away from Mr Darcy's distracting presence. It was very disconcerting. My thoughts were immediately forgotten as we entered a beautiful dining area. The designs on the walls were so intricate, and beautifully done, that I let out a gasp, one that very nearly matched that of my mama. I quickly shut my mouth hoping that nobody had noticed, and quickly looked around. No, nobody had noticed that is until I looked at Mr Darcy. To find that he still had hold of my arm (which was still tingling, I really ought to go to the physician about that), and that he was watching me attentively. Oh dear, he had heard me. He probably thought me to be like my mother, easily impressed, and weighing up the house for when Jane marries Mr Bingley. Which I don't, because I know Mr Darcy isn't going to let Jane marry Bingley without a fight, and believe me I was willing to fight him to the bitter end. Jane wasn't interested in Mr Bingley's wealth, she was kind and caring, she knew she had to marry well to keep mama pleased, and to keep the family with the few pleasures they had.

Ever since we were small children, I promised Jane I would help her find a man of good fortune, who she would love, and he in turn would cherish and adore her. As children, I thought this would be very easy to do, I thought Jane would have no problems with getting married. She was so pretty, genteel and kind, surely she would find it easy to marry. Unfortunately I was wrong, your looks can only get you so far, and you also needed a good dowry, which papa could not offer. Mama it seemed even now, had the same ideas that I did as a child, she still thought Jane would marry easily, a large dowry or not. Jane was beautiful; it was me who would have the problem of getting married. Not Mary with her long boring sermons, and tedious piano playing, and awful singing, and who refuses to dance at balls or even gets asked for that matter, but me. Apparently my tongue was too sharp, I was much to clever for a lady, I sometimes didn't even act like a lady the way I barrelled round the countryside, oh and of course the way deliberately made myself disagreeable. She had not met Mr Darcy before she had said this.

The object of my scrutiny, coughed slightly bringing me out of my thoughts. I looked at him; he seemed to have an odd look on his face.

I frowned, "Mr Darcy, are you quite alright"

He jumped, "Yes, Miss Bennet I am quite well thank you. Why do you ask?"

"Err; you just seemed a little concerned about something"

"Oh no, Miss Bennet I assure you that I am fine"

"Oh" I replied awkwardly. What was it about this man that made me so uneasy? I was too deep into my thoughts to notice that I was being sat down. While Jane, Miss Bingley and Mrs Hurst were being reacquainted.

It wasn't until I heard a "Miss Bennet" that I woke up.

I turned to my left to see Miss Darcy looking at me apprehensively and nervously.

I smiled a genuine smile, I liked Miss Darcy a lot, how could she have turned out so well when she had a brother who was rude and entirely disagreeable.

"Miss Darcy, a pleasure to see you again"

She seemed to relax, and some of the tension was relieved. She smiled, "No the pleasure is all mine Miss Bennet"

"Oh you must call me Elizabeth, if that is alright with your brother of course"

We both looked towards Darcy, for confirmation. I was surprised to find him watching us again; it seemed that he had heard the whole conversation. He had that indescribable look on his face again, the one that made me feel exceptionally uneasy.

"Is that alright, brother? May I call Miss Bennet, Elizabeth?"

"Yes Georgiana, you may"

She looked so grateful

"May she in turn call me, Georgiana?"

He hesitated, "Yes"

"Thank you, brother"

She quickly turned to me again, and said happily.

"You may call me Georgiana"

"Thank you, Mis…Georgiana"

"You are welcome, Elizabeth"

We both smiled at each other, yes I liked Miss Darcy immensely, and I hoped we would become good friends. Of course if Mr Darcy permitted it. Then I thought angrily, why should Mr Darcy have too permit it? He does not own me, but he is his sister's guardian, I thought with a scowl.

"Miss Bennet, are you alright?"

"Yes, Mr Darcy I am well, thank you.

"You just seemed a little concerned about something"

"No, I am fine"

"Oh" he replied

Then suddenly I realised, he was teasing me. He was relaying what I had said to him before. Well then Mr Darcy if that is the way you want to play it.

I glared at him, which caused him to smile gently. What had happened to him, to bring about this change? Well he was just as infuriating as before.

Miss Darcy, I mean Georgiana, must have noticed the uneasiness and said.

"Miss Bennet, have you ever been to Derbyshire?"

"No, I have not. I hear it is a very beautiful place, you live there do you not?"

My eyes not leaving Mr Darcy's, daring him to join in the conversation.

"Yes we do Miss Bennet, I love it there. Especially were we live, there is a lovely lake, my brother and I used to play in it as children, ice skating mainly, and for occasional swim. Although my brother did that more often than me"

I smiled, I couldn't imagine Mr Darcy as a child, I had never even considered it, true I hadn't thought of him coming into the world as a twenty something year old man, with an irritating disposition, and a scowl. But I still couldn't imagine him playing.

"When Jane and I were little, we used to go ice skating on a little pond near Meryton. Jane never particularly liked it, but she came to keep me company"

"That was nice of her. I hope you don't mind me asking Mis…Elizabeth, but was it safe?"

"It was when it first began to snow, but it drew thinner when the winter came to a close. I unfortunately made the mistake of going on it, when I was only eight near the end of winter. Jane unfortunately couldn't come out, I went alone. It wasn't far so my mama let me. I've never gone by myself again"

Miss Darcy looked quite horrified. "Were you alright, were you hurt? Did you fall in" She looked at her brother, who looked equally as alarmed.

"Yes I did, but I assure you, Georgiana I was fine. I've never done it since though. It put me off ice skating for a while; even now I don't go on often at all. Only when mama wants me to go with Lydia and Kitty"

"I love going ice skating to, but my brother always accompanies me. I love it, and we always have an enjoyable time, even Mr Bingley joins in from time to time. Miss Bingley and Mrs Hurst never do, they say they haven't got the constitution for it"

"Oh dear, perhaps they will decide to try it soon" Poor Miss Bingley, and Mrs Hurst.

"Yes I suppose" I turned towards her sharply, she sounded disappointed. Perhaps she didn't like Miss Bingley and Mrs Hurst at all. I can't say I blame her.

I was about to answer her, when Miss Bingley butted in and exclaimed "Georgiana, it is such a shame you're way over there. I specifically asked for you to be placed next to me"

She beckons towards a servant, the servant quickly walked over.

"Mr Beckett, when I ask for somebody to be placed next to me, I want them to be placed next to me"

"Miss Bingley it's perfectly alright, I'm near my brother and Elizabeth"

"Elizabeth?" she sneered.

"Yes, Miss Bennet" she said obliviously

"Oh yes, quite"

I was surprised, I was expecting something else. Unknown to me, although I wouldn't find out until much later, until Jane told me, the reason Miss Bingley had held her tongue, was because Mr Darcy had given her a warning look.

Miss Bingley knew not to aggravate Darcy; he was her ticket out of her brother's care. The circles she would be invited into, the wealth, the jewels, and Darcy wasn't entirely unfortunate looking either. Yes Miss Bingley had planned a marriage to Darcy for a long time, and some country wench wasn't going to come and ruin that. She may have fooled Georgiana, but she won't fool me.

Mama not noticing the silence which had gathered on the table intervened and asked.

"Mr Bingley, do you plan to stay long at Netherfield?"

Mr Bingley seemed quite relieved by this, "We do not know, Mrs Bennet. We are planning on going to Bath for a visit soon"

"Bath! I've always wanted to go to Bath" Lydia whined.

"Well, perhaps we could arrange for us all to go near the same time?"

Mama gave a delighted cry, and started to gush, and bless herself.

Miss Bingley dropped her fork, "The same time" she all but yelled.

"Oh yes, Mr Bingley, that would be wonderful. Do you think there will be many officers there?"

To this Mary sighed, "I do not care for officers, I would rather sit and read a book"

Lydia snorted. Oh dear, please DEAR sisters do not start to argue in front of our hosts.

"Yes, yes Mary" Mama shushed her with her handkerchief.

"Mr Bingley that would be delightful!"

"Good, then it is settled"

"Although, we will have to check with Mr Bennet first."

"Of course"

"Is this generous offer extended to the whole family?"

"Yes it certainly is"

Mama sighed contently, and continued to thank Mr Bingley.

I sighed; I wonder how long we will have to stay in Bath for? Oh mama will have such a delightful time tomorrow, telling Mrs Lucas, and Aunt Phillips.

"Do you not wish to go to Bath, Miss Bennet?"

Trying to scare me into not coming Mr Darcy

"Yes I do wish to go; I wish to take a look at its historic prospects"

"You do?"

"Yes, I am a big fan of History, and I love scenery, and I hear Bath is nice"

"Elizabeth, I must show you around myself" said Georgiana very excitedly. "My brother, will help too, as he knows Bath better than me"

I grew suspicious, and looked at Darcy to see if he wore a pained expression. He didn't, his face was completely expressionless.

"What do you say, William?"

"It would be my pleasure"

I just stared at him, and he stared back. I think we were like this for quite a while, because I heard a giggle. I tore myself away from his face, and saw everybody looking at us, most of them wearing an amused expression. Bar Miss Bingley of course.

I knew I was blushing, oh what must they all think of me, most importantly what must Mr Darcy, and Georgiana think of me.

This is perfectly delightful; it seems that my brother and Elizabeth are growing on each other. I would so love Elizabeth to be my sister in law. I hope I didn't seem to forward earlier, usually I am not like that. But as soon as Mr Bingley said that they could come to Bath with us. I was so excited. I wasn't looking forward to going before, but I've decidedly changed my mind today, partly because of my meeting with Wickham, and now because Elizabeth is coming.

"Oh yes, I forgot to mention"

I looked towards Mr Bingley.

"I'm planning on having a ball just before we leave"

"Are you planning on inviting everyone?" I asked anxiously.

I knew my brother would want an explanation later, so I will give it to him when I explain about Miss Bennet

"Yes I do"

The only thing I could think of was brown curly hair, and heavenly blue eyes.

Oh did I hope he would be there, I hoped he would keep his promise, and come and dance with me.

Brown curly hair and blue eyes.

She certainly is intriguing. Although I'm still uncertain what happened with my sister and you, are you trying to make things write between the two of you. Did you say something to her, which you regret now? You're like a puzzle, and I intend to figure you out. You certainly don't treat me like other women do; you don't sigh, and simper at me. Yes you definitely are intriguing, Elizabeth

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