~~P&P~~
Twenty minutes later, they both entered the dinning room flushed but with smiles on their faces. "I hope we did not keep you waiting Georgiana" Fitzwilliam offered in an apologetic tone. While seating Elizabeth.
Georgiana looked to her brother and sister in-law and sent up a silent thanks to God that her brother was so happy, although she did note that they both had shy but sly looks on their faces like they had gotten away with something. Georgiana did not fully comprehend what these looks suggested but Mrs. Reynolds flashed a knowing look at Fitzwilliam.
"No worries brother, Mrs. Reynolds just finished bringing in the meal."
True to Georgiana's word earlier Elizabeth was touched to find several of her favourite dishes, she knew that she was going to be happy in her new home, and the warmth of Georgiana's care helped return Elizabeth's appetite and she was able to eat more than she had at any meal for over a week.
Latter in the evening Georgiana and Elizabeth were sitting in the parlour getting to know each other better when Elizabeth was suddenly struck with nausea so strong that it took everything in her not to throw up on poor Georgiana. She somehow managed to express an interest in taking a walk in the gardens and forced her feet not to run from the room but the second her feet stepped out of the house she ran as far as she could and found a bush that she hopped would provide adequate concealment for what was about to leave her body and succumbed to her body's demand.
Georgiana was puzzled by Elizabeth's abrupt change in composure and sudden quickly reviewed the last few minutes of conversation they had looking for anything she may have said or done to upset her new sister, but could not think of anything. She sat in self doubt for a few more minutes than resolved to be brave and ask Elizabeth what had upset her she would not let a misunderstanding fester between them, if she had done anything to upset Elizabeth she would apologize and beg for forgiveness if necessary. Just as she finished working up her courage to be open with her sister, Elizabeth returned. One look at her sister had Georgiana flying off the sofa and asking "sister are your alright you look horrible... that came out wrong I did not mean insult, you are beautiful of course, I just mean you look ill" Georgiana rambled.
Elizabeth immediately reassured her sister "I am fine Georgie, I just was suddenly overcome with nausea, I apologize for leaving so abruptly but I needed some fresh air to compose myself and I sent for some tea I will be fine once it arrives."
"Oh, thank goodness, I mean not that you are ill... its just that I worried I had upset you or something, but are you alright should I call Fitzwilliam or the doctor" Georgiana rambled again.
"Fear not, on both accounts, I simply ate more at supper than I have recently been eating in one setting for awhile and the digestion was momentarily upsetting, I am fine now, nothing the fresh air and tea wont settle" Elizabeth explained strategically implying that she had managed to settle the nausea without vomiting trying to avoid a bold face lie. "And in terms of you upsetting me" she continued "I find the likely hood of you ever doing so unlikely but rest assured we are sisters now if ever there was something of disagreement between us I would be forthcoming in my feelings, I don't believe that we should hold opinions among family, and I hope you would do the same if I ever upset you."
"Of course Lizzy, I had already resolved to question you about it before you returned, not wanting a misunderstanding coming between us but was distracted from the task by your poor colour." The tea arrived and they resumed their earlier discussions. When Fitzwilliam returned Elizabeth worried that Georgiana may mention her earlier illness but Georgiana was satisfied that Elizabeth's health appeared to be back to normal and saw no need to worry her brother.
