I've already shared a number of snippets but since it was months ago I think I'll start back at the beginning and work my way forward.
Here, Lizzy is sent to settle an argument between her father and Mr. Darcy who have disagreed over the marriage settlement.
“But, this man,”
he pointed at Mr. Darcy yet again, “refuses to accept anything.” Lizzy wondered
at the restraint her intended showed because a lesser man who dared to point at
Mr. Darcy not once, but twice, might have found his finger snapped off at the
joint.
Before she could
voice her surprise, Mr. Darcy responded to the accusation. “I am simply being
practical, sir; my income is more than sufficient to provide funds for the care
of my future wife.” Despite his anger, a smile formed on his mouth when he said
‘wife’ and his eyes softened as they looked to the subject of his affection.
“But you, sir, have a wife and two other daughters to provide for, not to
mention the likelihood that your youngest will need financial assistance for
the balance of her marriage and beyond.”
“Is it not
shameful enough that I am obliged to you for the expense of one daughter’s
marriage and the living of her husband, but you expect me to allow you the full
measure of support for my most beloved daughter as well? It cannot be.”
Will these two work out their differences? Will Mrs. Bennet ever learn to keep her mouth shut? Stay tuned.
Betrothed to Mr. Darcy will be available September 18 from Lazy Day Publishing.
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I'm with Darcy on that one, really Mr. Bennet already has enough to deal with.
ReplyDeleteSo true! No wonder he hides in his library. ;)
DeleteMy favorite line wasn't in the snippett: " Will Mrs. Bennet ever learn to keep her mouth shut? Stay tuned."
ReplyDeleteTouche!
Nice 8!
Thanks. It is a question worth pondering...though I think we all know the answer.
DeleteSo many daughters, the man should just give them a ladder and his blessings!
ReplyDeleteHeehee. That's sort of what Lydia did, so why was that such a bad thing?
DeleteNo matter how many children there are, they're all dear and loved. Now the father has to let go of her and take care of those who remain. She's not going from, she's going to.
ReplyDeleteAn excellent point. But she is her father's favorite!
DeleteI understand both sides of this argument . . . Maybe there's something other than money that Mr. Bennett might provide and Mr. Darcy might accept?
ReplyDeleteAnd, no, Mrs. Bennett will never learn to keep her trap shut. Ever. They'll have to force-feed her treacle tarts and hope for the best.
I suppose letting him have his favorite daughter could be "something other than money". :)
DeleteYou sure know Mrs. Bennet!
Wonder if reviewing this could work for the Pride and Prejudice Bicentennial?
ReplyDeleteIt would as far as I'm concerned...but it doesn't come out until next month.
DeleteWould you like an ARC?
Aw! I love the bit about Darcy smiling when he says wife. :) Sweet and fun.
ReplyDeleteUnderneath it all, Mr. Darcy is a man in love.
DeleteHappy to see you back, I was enjoying this book so much, you really capture the "voice" so well. Glad to know there's a publication date coming up! Excellent excerpt!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I hadn't realized just how long it had been since I had posted. I'll be more diligent.
DeleteTwo men trying to out-stubborn and out-macho each other. I hope Lizzie has a lot of headache powder...
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed that little back and forth quite a bit, thank you very much!
ReplyDeleteNicely written! Your voice is well-suited to the historical genre.
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