So, this is just a little introduction to Lady Julia. In my head, I see the Fitzwilliam's and Darcy's as very close. They know everything going on in each others lives and are happy for it. Sorry for any misspellings. I plan to go through and fix them later.

Georgiana and Kate were excited to be in London again. They both felt they had so much to look forward to. Kate had shared the conversation between Richard (as she had begun to call him in her mind) and herself with Georgiana and her aunt. They were both happy for her. Marianne was very impressed with the man. The fact that he refused to have it said that he wanted her on;y for her money, and that he was willing to wait any amount of time, only reaffirmed the image she had of him in her mind. She found him to be a very honorable man indeed. Georgiana was simply bursting with her delight. Kate was her first real friend and it pleased her to no end that she would get to keep her and call her family.

They had been in Town for a few days. At the moment, they were awaiting Georgiana's aunt. Before they had left Dylan, Georgiana was granted permission from Marianne to invite her aunt for tea. "No reason we should not get the introduction over with," she had said.

"Are you nervous?" asked Georgie

"A little. I mean, she is the mother of the man I hold in high regard. I want her to like me. I would hate to make a poor impression."

"Kate, I doubt you could make a bad impression on my aunt at this point," laughed Georgiana. "You are highly thought of by my brother, my cousin, and myself. We are some of her favorite people. And, being well thought of by my brother is a near impossible feat."

"That is what I fear. She probably has an image of me in her mind that I can never live up to."

"She would not do that, Kate. She knows people are people. You will find that most of the people in my family are very well grounded. Please keep that in mind when you meet my Aunt Catherine."

"She can't be that bad."

"Oh yes, she can. Kate, she really is not a pleasant person. Her constant pressure for my brother to marry Anne has come to a head. I really hope she does not cause a scene."

At that moment, Lady Julia was annoucnced. As Georgiana went to greet her Aunt, Kate took a minute to examine her. She was a very handsome lady. Richard had obviously got his coloring from. She had the same hair and eye color. Her whole person ratiated the same warmth she found from the Colonel as well. She quickly found herself the focus of the person she was observing.

"Aunt, allow me to introduce you to my very good friend, Miss Kate Westfield."

"Miss Westfield, I cannot tell you how pleased I am to finally meet you. I have heard so much about you from my niece and son. My nephew, Darcy as well. You have made a very good impression on him, and that is not easy to do." Kate did not miss the look Georgiana gave her over her aunt shoulder.

"I am happy to meet you as well."

"Come, Aunt, the servants are ready to serve our tea."

The ladies took their seats. There was a little talk of their journey to Town before Marianne joined them. "Lady Julia, it wonderful to make your aquaintence again. It has been too long."

"Indeed it has."

Georgiana took it upon herself to get the conversation going. "So, Aunt, how are the preparations for your ball coming along."

"Everything is right on schedule. Your uncle is not too pleased that he cannot access certain parts of the house, but I will not have him interfering. You know he cannot help himself."

"Why would the Earl interfer?" asked Kate.

"Because if he it does not make sense to him, then it does not make sense at all. He does not understand the planning that goes into having any kind of event. He does not understand that the smallest details matter. He would take one look at all that I have done, and he would demolish it in less than an hour, thinking he had done me a favor."

That got the ladies laughing. They discussed the party plans further. They talked of dresses and trappings, food and entertainment. Lady Julia shared the little gossip that had been going around in their circle. Georgiana asked her aunt when her Aunt Catherine was going to be arriving in Town.

"We do not know. What we do know is that she will be at the ball." Lady Julia looked at the other ladies in the room. "Is it safe to assume that you know what is going on with my husband's sister?"

"Yes, Lady Julia. Your son informed us on his last visit. He thought it might be beneficial for us to know," said Marianne.

"Good, it is safe for me to continue then. Your uncle suspects she is up to something. We have had no word from Anne, which means that Lady Catherine is likely reading her letters. Thankully, none we have sent out have had anything in them indicating that we may know what she has been doing and saying. Anne once said that her mother believes that people will do anything to avoid a scandel or scene. We have all decided she must be planning to make some kind of official statement about Darcy and Anne being engaged."

"No! she cannot do that! Kate, Elizabeth will be there!"

"Elizabeth is one of your sisters, correct Miss Westfield? The one that our Darcy admires?"

"Yes, Lady Julia," said Kate hesitantly.

"Well, we shall to it that she is not misinformed."

Georgiana blinked at her Aunt. "So, you apporve?"

"What is there to disapprove of? Your brother is hardly one to be outwitted by any woman, and many have tried. I know a little of your family's history, but there is nothing there to cause a great scandel. Miss Westfield and all her sisters have very good reputations, if they were a bit wild in their youth, but truly, who isn't. They are very respectable now. The lack of conncetions means nothing. Our family has plenty. Your brother has plenty. The only ones who will throw a fuss will be the ones hoping to catch him themselves. Your Aunt Catherine included."

"I am glad to hear it," said Georgiana with a smile. She was relieved that her brother would not have to worry about centure from his family.

Lady Julia did not stay to much longer. As she was preparing to take her leave, she addressed Kate. "I do look forward to getting to know you better. I hope that we can become quite close."

"Thank you, Lady Julia." Kate was very relieved.

"The pleasure has been mine."

Next, people start arriving in London.