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1 " Bennet harrumphed, annoyance building within his breast. Was he required to spell it out for them both? Had he thought them poorly suited he might have held his tongue, but Mr. Darcy’s intelligence alone was enough to ensure Elizabeth would have a happy life with him, a matter which had always given Bennet much concern. Most men did not wish for a clever wife. It was clear to him they belonged together, or at least they would suit each other well. "
― Jann Rowland , Mr. Bennet Takes Charge
2 " Bennet was delighted—he had not thought he would receive such amusement when traveling in such circumstances, but his daughter and her unacknowledged suitor were proving him incorrect! But Mr. Darcy said nothing further, requiring Bennet to prod him a little more. "
3 " Watching Mr. Darcy play the love-struck suitor was about the most entertaining thing Bennet had ever seen. "
― Jann Rowland , Coincidence
4 " In Darcy, Elizabeth would have a husband who would adore her, but who was stubborn enough to refuse to give in to her. Elizabeth would have a husband she respected and loved, if she could ever bend her stiff neck enough to confess to it. Bennet could not have wished for anything more for his daughter. "
5 " Fitzwilliam sauntered into his study without so much as a by your leave, and in his wake followed Anne and Georgiana. Darcy directed a pointed look at his sister, knowing it was likely at her instigation that they had come, but for once Georgiana did not duck her head or avoid his gaze; instead, his kitten of a sister seemed to have turned into a tiger overnight, and Darcy wondered what other havoc Miss Elizabeth would wreak on his life. "
6 " Since spring, I have reason to believe that the stories Mr. Wickham told us of his misfortunes at the hands of Mr. Darcy were exaggerated, if not outright falsehoods.” Bennet felt his brow rising of its own accord, and Elizabeth could not meet his gaze. There was a story of which he was not aware, but as his youngest may, at that moment, be throwing herself into the power of a scoundrel, Bennet knew it was not the time to pursue it. "
7 " There have been misunderstandings between us aplenty, Miss Bennet, and I would prefer to speak plainly to ensure I am understood. Your reproofs at Hunsford were correct, and I have attempted to amend my behavior in the time since. Nothing has changed with respect to my feelings for you, but this time I would prefer to allow my actions to speak to my attentions, with an eye toward showing you the true measure of my character. That is, if you will allow it. "
8 " True to form, the man had added two and two and come up with some absurd number such as seven and thirty. "
― Jann Rowland , Whispers of the Heart
9 " By the time you were in your cradle,” said Darcy, his voice laced with sarcasm, “I was already riding my first pony.” “You "
― Jann Rowland , Chaos Comes To Kent
10 " of his knowledge that the man was Mrs. Bennet’s sister. "
― Jann Rowland , The Companion
11 " If you mean to return at once,” said Darcy, “there is a man there from Brighton resting his horses at present. "
― Jann Rowland , Flight to Gretna Green
12 " quite poisoned against you. As usual, you have only yourself "
― Jann Rowland , Another Proposal
13 " Remember, I have my own home now, and I shall one day be mistress of Longbourn, while you are still searching for your perfect husband. Please think well of me, and by extension, allow me the correctness of my choice in my own circumstances. "
14 " she stepped up to the man and slapped him with every ounce of force she could muster. "
― Jann Rowland , Bound by Love
15 " Keep her close to the parsonage, and this habit of walking the woods must cease while she is here. Lewis will attempt nothing while she is in company, but I cannot guarantee anything if she is alone on the estate. "
― Jann Rowland , Love and Libertine
16 " Then again, I doubt the thought of an overly amorous man who must be older than her father would frighten Elizabeth,” murmured Charlotte to herself with a snort of amusement. Elizabeth "
17 " Lady Catherine has kept the truth of the matter quiet from the general populace, and the other gentlemen of the neighborhood are careful to keep their daughters from his notice. "
18 " There have even been whispered tales of an incident where he attempted to coerce a young girl. "
19 " Elizabeth paused and then blurted: “What of Maria?” “It is not dangerous, Lizzy,” replied Charlotte "
20 " That I pity Lady Catherine,” replied Elizabeth. “Though I do not know the lady at all, it cannot be easy to have such a wandering husband. "
