He was dumbfounded. When had this young lady turned into such a forthright young lady? ‘Kitty, do not stand here berating me, come in to the drawing-room and explain what you mean.’
Her words lifted the weight from his chest. The whole thing was a storm in a tea cup, they had blown it into something else entirely. He grinned sheepishly at his sister-in-law. 'We owe you a huge debt of gratitude. What should I do? Shall I wait for Jane to return, or ride pell-mell to Longbourn?’
‘What you should do, Charles, is buy yourself a property in Derbyshire. Why do not you move to Pemberley? I am sure that Lizzy and Mr Darcy will be delighted to have you take care of their home in their absence. From what I hear that place is big enough to house a dozen families and not be crowded.’
‘You have a wise head on young shoulders, Miss Kitty. Return to Longhorn, beg my Jane to return as I have something most important to tell her.’
‘I shall do so immediately, you will not stop my mama from visiting, she has little else to do’
‘I am sure you have the right of it. I feel a little like King Canute in front of the waves where Mrs Bennet is concerned.’
He walked his sister-in-law to the door, and on impulse he embraced her fondly. ‘Would you consider coming with us, when we leave for Pemberley? With Elizabeth and Darcy away on their wedding trip until the summer, Jane would be grateful of the company.’
‘I should love to come, Charles, but only if Jane is happy with the arrangement. Now, I must get back, your horses have been standing long enough.’
* * * *
That night he and Jane discussed the future and found they were in complete accord. Harmony was restored, misunderstandings put right, and the move to Derbyshire to take place as soon as it could be arranged. When Jane was unwell the next morning she understood what had been causing her unusual behaviour. She was increasing.
She and Charles decided to keep the news to themselves, if Mrs Bennet should get wind of it she would never let them depart for Pemberley. It was only Mr Bennet’s promise to bring his wife to visit in the spring that reconciled the poor lady to the loss of the company of her fourth daughter. Mary was finally the only Miss Bennet in residence and her interest in her studies and music was soon to be replaced by occupying the role of oldest daughter.
Kitty and Georgiana Darcy were immediately bosom bows and vowed never to be parted from each other unless one of them should wish to marry.
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