Tuesday, April 3, 2012

A Preposterous Letter From Collins

Lizzie has been entirely unlike herself since Lady Catherine’s visit, so I tried to cheer her up with the most hilarious accusations I had received from Mr. Collins. Mr. Collins told me that Mr. Darcy wishes marry my Lizzie, whom he scorned upon their first acquaintance; I’m not saying that either isn’t good enough for the other just that Lizzie would never accept such a proposal even if it were to come along. However, I can’t believe Mr. Collins was trying to convince me not to allow this marriage since his high and mighty, “Benevolent“(according to Collins) Lady Catherine would frown upon such a match. In reality, I could never turn it down if Lizzie truly wanted it, no matter how much it upsets Lady Catherine; actually, I would enjoy viewing the royal snobs discomfort of the entire event should anything happen. I expected Lizzie to find this as comical as I had, but to my astonishment, she seemed put off by my words, as she dismissed herself with a small, fake smile and distanced herself from me after that.
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  1. Mr. DarcyApril 5, 2012 at 3:52 PM

    I have to say that I am not shocked that you laughed the idea of a marriage when Collins told you first. I wouldn't believe anything he said also. But I love Lizzy and ask for her hand in marriage. It will make her very happy.

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  2. Marissa PadillaApril 8, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    Uhhhh Papa? There is something we should probably talk about.. I'm extremely glad you find the idea of a flustered Lady Catherine comical, for you just may get the chance to see it. Catching my drift? *nudge nudge*

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  3. Elizabeth BennetApril 8, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    Father, sometimes you ought to look at what is going on around you. If you had seen how much your jibes were affecting me, you would have stopped immediately. You should have honestly toyed with the idea of me being with Mr. Darcy; your ruminations above show no effort. You of all people know the value of marrying for love, so you should understand that I would never marry a man that I didn't love. That knowledge alone should prevent you from questioning my motives.

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