Thanks for stopping by! We're moving on from the discussion about the marriage settlement. This scene takes place a couple days later when Mr. Darcy, Elizabeth and Miss Darcy are discussing Elizabeth's move to Pemberley.
“Why yes, very much. I fear I may miss walking these
familiar paths once I move to Derbyshire.”
“But will you not enjoy exploring new paths at Pemberley?”
Miss Darcy asked.
“Yes,” Elizabeth said, “I am sure I will find much to enjoy
at Pemberley as well.”
“I look forward to showing you all the pleasures of Pemberley.”
The tone of Mr. Darcy’s voice was unfamiliar to her and the feelings it evoked
were equally foreign.
Elizabeth, who had taken a bite of toast, found that her
throat had closed up and she had difficulty swallowing. An unladylike gulp of
tea resolved the matter, though it did nothing to calm the slamming of her
heart against her chest.
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I have a feeling I know what Darcy's thinking about LOL and I LOVED the way you wrote her reaction. Really a terrific excerpt!
ReplyDeleteThank you Veronica! It's challenging to write a character that is so well known so I'm glad you liked Lizzy's reaction.
DeleteOoh! Mr. Darcy learns to flirt. Or perhaps that statement goes beyond mere flirting. Loved it!
ReplyDeleteI was as surprised as anyone when Mr. Darcy got a little naughty. :)
DeleteOh, he's a flirt.
ReplyDeleteMr. Darcy is one of those strong silent types, but he loves Lizzy so much it's fun to think about his struggle to maintain his composure in the face of his deep love...and passion, I'm guessing.
DeleteI'm in the process of rereading P&P for the Bicentenary Challenge, so really enjoyed this.
ReplyDeleteEvery time I read P and P or even just a small segment of the book I am astounded at what a fabulous writer Jane Austen was. Thanks for stopping by.
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I think she figured out what's on his mind. :) Good snippet. You capture the time element well.
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Thank you! It is tricky to go back in time and try to capture that feeling and tone, so I appreciate the compliment.
DeleteThis is so subjective while sounding so innocent.
ReplyDeleteReally good snippet.
I blame Mr. Darcy! I was writing along just fine and then he got just a little frisky.
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Ooh, I like it! Lots and lots of pleasures to be found at Pemberley ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks! Of course, the book is G rated, so we'll just have to imagine the pleasures, though imagining can be very fun.
DeleteOh, I just BET that he's looking forward to showing her ALL the pleasures of Pemberly, the naughty boy. And I loved her reaction, it seems that she caught his meaning.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Mr. Darcy woke up feeling randy that day!
DeleteOh, Mr. Darcy! *fanning self* Love it! They can remake the thing as many times as they like but there will only be one Darcy in my mind that is Colin Firth. Of course, Darcy had such a stick up his butt, it's hard to imagine him waking up feeling randy...lol.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right about Colin Firth. Sigh.
DeleteI like to think of Mr. Darcy as having all his passion tightly under control but now that he and Lizzy are engaged and he realizes she will be his, he is starting to slip a bit in his composure. At least that's how my mind works. :)