A/N- Hi! I'm back! Thanks to all reviewers! You guys made my day! I'm glad you like a sane Mr Collins (I couldn't be too evil to Mary, right?). Now, I'm about to launch into a long long A/N, and I hope it will be read.

Firstly, I need some help on background information on Anne Darcy, Mr Darcy, Mr and Mrs Bennet, Mr and Mrs Gardiner, Mr and Mrs Philips and Lady Catherine for another story that I intend to start when I finish this one, and I would really appreciate some help. Can anyone out there oblige? The story will essentially include the courtship of the characters mentioned above.

Secondly, I will start writing the chapters very soon, and the first one will be about Mr and Mrs Bennet. I am not too sure about whether to write it in the form of Mr Bennet's diary that the girls stumbled upon one rainy day, or simply in the usual third person POV that I normally use. What do you think?

Lastly, I have a question. Has anyone out there read House at the Corner by Enid Blyton? I read it years ago but unfortunately my copy of the book had a few pages missing, and after all this time I still wish I knew what happened in those pages. I would buy a new one, except my parents disapprove and I am still young enough to need their consent, if not their credit card. I would be much obliged if someone could enlighten me. PM me if you have it or have actually found it somewhere online for free.

After teatime, Mr Bennet retired to his study, and Mrs Bennet followed him, saying that she desired to speak to him about something.

When they were both seated in the study, Mr Bennet asked if this was about another of her matchmaking attempts.

'Mr Bennet! Do you truly believe that is all I can think of! You never will understand my anxiety for our children. Who shall look after them when you are gone?', cried Mrs Bennet indignantly.

'It is not to do with our girls' marriage? Then speak away, woman. It has been a long time since you spoke of anything else. What a refreshing change!'

Mrs Bennet stood up, looking disturbed.

'I am worried about Lizzy.'

'About Lizzy! Why ever so? She seems to be quite well to me, and is sensible enough to not get into trouble, which is more than I can say for Lydia and Kitty. What is it?', asked Mr Bennet, looking rather alarmed and concerned about his favorite daughter.

'Mr Bennet, you are acquainted with Mr Darcy, are you not?'

'I am not, my dear, all that I know of him is what the society has to say. But what does that have to do with Lizzy?'

'Surely you could not be blind to Mr Darcy's marked attentions towards her?'

'I am not, but I must confess I expected you to be delighted by this fact. Is he not exceedingly rich?'

'He is, but wealth does not necessarily ensure that he is what he ought to be.'

'What on the earth are you driving at?', asked Mr Bennet impatiently.

'I fear that Mr Darcy's intentions towards Lizzy might not be entirely... honorable.', said she hesitantly.

'Good grief! Why do think so? Has he attempted to compromise her? Did she tell you something? Did you hear anything from Lady Lucas that made you suspect him? What is it?' Mr Bennet's anxiety poured out in his words.

'Oh no! Nothing of the sort has happened... yet. But I cannot help being worried nevertheless. He is rich, young, handsome, and Lizzy has nothing to offer that might tempt him to marry her. The society would frown upon the match. Why would he be interested in her? Yet, there he is, giving her more attention than is deemed appropriate. What makes it even odder is that he turns up his nose at so many lovely women who are undoubtedly exceedingly rich and accomplished, and perhaps prettier even than our Jane. What could Lizzy offer him?'

Hearing this, Mr Bennet laughed aloud much to his wife's indignation.

'My dear Mrs Bennet! It would be very wrong to suspect a honorable gentleman so, but as a mother I understand your concerns, and am rather glad to see it. I shall now show you something that I perhaps ought to have before, yet I had resolved not to.'

'What do you mean Mr Bennet?'

In reply her husband walked over to a drawer and simply handed her a paper that looked quite old. She began to read aloud.

Brother,

I write to you to discuss a matter that would perhaps appear irrelevant to you, however I entreat you to read this letter through and never show it to Fanny.

I and Marianne visited a ball recently and met Mrs Darcy there. Now, you would think she would not be interested in people like us who are relatively poorer, but she was incredibly cordial towards her. Marianne chose to describe her favorite niece, while Mrs Darcy talked about her son, William.

I may sound like Fanny, but I believe, and Marianne agrees that young Darcy sounds just like the sort of person that our Lizzy would like someday. Say nothing of this to Fanny, for she is sadly unsubtle when it comes to her daughters' matrimony, but if such a day should come when he and Lizzy meet, and get along, do everything you can to help them on.

Yours, Edward Gardiner.

Mrs Bennet looked at her husband ecstatically.

'Why, this is wonderful news Mr Bennet! Rest assured, I shall do nothing but let them be. What a wonderful thing for our girl! He must enjoy her wit that you are always speaking of! This is wonderful!', saying so she left the study in a state of bliss.

On returning to the parlor, she saw that Lydia and Kitty had departed for the night, and that Mary and Mr Collins were in a deep discussion that Lizzy joined occasionally. She stayed with them for a few minutes, after which all of them left for bed together.

A/N- In case you didn't read the above A/N, please do go and read it.