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Renée O
Sep 15, 07 - 9:51 AM |
Nothing Between Us by Elena
Big news, dear readers. Chapters 1-5 of Elena's brand new Regency WIP have just been posted.
Enjoy! 
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Eli
Sep 15th, 2007 - 1:15 PM |
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Thanks. It is indeed brand new. I have been posting the originals at the Gardens, but I have made several adjustments and now I am thrilled it has its cozy little place at home. Enjoy.
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Renée O
Sep 15th, 2007 - 1:18 PM |
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I am thrilled it has its cozy little place at home.
Awwww, this sounds so sweet. I'm very happy to have it here on Mrs Darcy's, my dear.  
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Cindy
Sep 15th, 2007 - 4:53 PM |
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Here we go again. I'm not sure I can take it a second time. Poor Darcy being teased. I can see where this would make him want to act more like a man. And Fitzwilliam. Is Elizabeth going to catch him in his deceitfulness this time? Please post soon!!! Thanks, Cindy
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KayakChick
Sep 15th, 2007 - 11:23 PM |
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WooHoo, another story by Eli! It seems to be great sooo far. Renee referenced LCT...is this story going to have as much angst as that story? BTW, still dont like Richard.
Cant wait to read more. THANKS ELI! 
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Gio
Sep 16th, 2007 - 3:08 AM |
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I keep telling myself i'm not going to read another Eli's Lizzy-Colonel-Darcy story again but in the end, i just cannot resist it! 
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Eli
Sep 16th, 2007 - 5:36 AM |
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Oh, ho! I'm irresistible! 
Thank you, people! I just love to entertain you!
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Renée O
Sep 16th, 2007 - 9:59 AM |
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You are irresistable, luv!
My dears, Mrs Darcy has a weekend treat for you: chapters 6-11 have just been posted. Enjoy!
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Cindy
Sep 16th, 2007 - 4:57 PM |
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WOW, that Lizzy is something else. What a flirt! She IS a little minx. I can't help myself, I still don't like the colonel too much either. However, he did ask Darcy if he wanted Elizabeth and Darcy said "no" at first. So, there you go. I can tell this story is going to keep us all on the edge of our seats. Please post soon and thanks, Eli and Renee, for the weekend treat. Cindy
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Lynn
Sep 16th, 2007 - 5:04 PM |
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I love this story and the scene with Lizzy, Darcy, Mr. Gardiner and the "bleeding lip" was priceless! Can't wait to see how this turns out!
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KayakChick
Sep 16th, 2007 - 6:20 PM |
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What great chapters! I lurve all of the
"conversation" between D&E that we did not receive in LCT. Can't wait for more.
Eli, I am glad that you decided to post this story on Mrs. Darcy's site. I do not go to many other P&P sites because I am spoiled with the ease of use at this site. Thanks again Renee and Eli!!! 
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Eli
Sep 16th, 2007 - 6:44 PM |
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Thanks people. I am thrilled you are loving it!
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Sara Braga
Sep 16th, 2007 - 8:50 PM |
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The eyelash part was absolutely hilarious!!!
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Christina
Sep 17th, 2007 - 5:05 AM |
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I loved every word EXCEPT the scene at Darcy's club with Brummel et al. Looking forward to your next installment-- this was a great treat to stumble upon tonight. May thanks!
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Eli
Sep 17th, 2007 - 5:38 AM |
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Glad you liked it, Christina. Wish you told me what it was that you did not like of that particular scene, though.
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Roberta
Sep 18th, 2007 - 6:12 AM |
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Hello, Eli!
I love the new story! I was waiting for someone and reading the story via my cell phone and couldn't stop laughing or smiling Lizzie really has to make up her mind She is such a tease and she doesn't even realise that she is driving them crazy! Goofy girl Eagerly awaiting more
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Renée O
Sep 18th, 2007 - 8:54 AM |
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Take your time, my dears, for chapter 12-15 of dear Eli's Nothing Between Us!
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Gio
Sep 18th, 2007 - 11:38 AM |
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Argh! Lizzy has almost made up her mind and came this untimely bad news! I really hope it was Darcy who found Wickham!
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Catrina
Sep 18th, 2007 - 8:29 PM |
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I just started reading your story, I can't wait to read more! Your a talented writer.
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Eli
Sep 18th, 2007 - 8:59 PM |
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Thanks Catrina. I am most obliged!
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Renée O
Sep 19th, 2007 - 11:43 AM |
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My dearest Eli, finally I found some time to start reading your new story properly. And OMG, I'm having fun with it. Your Mrs Entertainment extraordinaire!
The first chapter made me think of one of Jean de la Fontaine's fables, Les Deux Cocqs.
It starts like this:
Deux Coqs vivaient en paix : une Poule survint,
Et voilà la guerre allumée.
Two roosters lived peacefully together until a hen emerged... It was war immediately...
women are to blame of all men's discord, right?
Your colonel sure as hell is bad news!
Renée <-- off to read on!
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ELI
Sep 19th, 2007 - 3:31 PM |
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. Your Mrs Entertainment extraordinaire!
merci, cheri, oui, cei moi.
i'm soo happy you like it!Actually I am working at the continuation right now.
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Renée O
Sep 19th, 2007 - 4:04 PM |
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Your zeal will never cease to amaze me, m'dear!
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Cindy
Sep 19th, 2007 - 11:53 PM |
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Thanks for the great chapters. I'm not sure who I like at this point. Continue posting, please, so I can stop worrying about it. Cindy
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annj
Sep 20th, 2007 - 5:05 AM |
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Ha! i'm hoping it's Mr. Darcy who found Wickham and not Fitzwilliam.I'm afraid E. will feel indebted to R. and her fickle feelings will shift again to him. More more more Eli.I know your very busy.
annj
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Eli
Sep 26th, 2007 - 3:20 PM |
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Renee...did you get the file I sent you?
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Renée O
Sep 26th, 2007 - 5:33 PM |
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Renee...did you get the file I sent you?
Certainly my dear.
Chapter 16 is up, ladies and gents. Enjoy!
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KayakChick
Sep 26th, 2007 - 7:26 PM |
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MAN ELI! Do you HATE BINGLEY or WHAT?!!!
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RAM
Sep 26th, 2007 - 11:00 PM |
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For some reason I kind of get a kick out of how you make Bingley look like such a dope in your stories! It's not that I've ever disliked the guy before, but it's as if you've somehow uncovered the inner buffoon hidden beneath the character flaws which in Austen's rendering were forgivable and even charmingly innocent. I don't know how you do it, but you make us actually want to break up Jane and Bingley because we're lead to feel that Jane can do better! That's quite a feat. The only thing to top it would be to make us root for Colonel Fitzwilliam over Darcy in the contest for Elizabeth's affections. But I don't think even you could make that happen. I'm still pulling for Darcy, and I'd be interested in seeing what your other readers think. Perhaps you should take a poll?
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Mo
Sep 26th, 2007 - 11:16 PM |
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You know if Bingley had a brain he might be dangerous and if Jane would open up and not be such a prude she would be able to write a clear and concise letter.
And now Lizzy is going to think that the Colonel is the one that found Lydia and Wickham.
What a confused and tangled mess your characters have weaved for themselves. How are you ever going to get the right couples together?
Wonderful writing, but I just want to give them all a swift kick in the butt to open their eyes.
Thank you
Mo
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Eli
Sep 26th, 2007 - 11:47 PM |
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The only thing to top it would be to make us root for Colonel Fitzwilliam over Darcy in the contest for Elizabeth's affections. But I don't think even you could make that happen.
I have already done that. If you do not believe me take a look at the comments for LCT. I guess I can do it again, now. Would you like to take a wager?
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Cindy
Sep 26th, 2007 - 11:56 PM |
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Nooooooooo, PLeeeeeeeeeeeeease don't do it again. That story just about killed me. This story is really getting confusing (for the characters that is). Poor Darcy and poor Bingley. He can be rather silly, can't he? Thanks for the great writing. Cindy
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Ole
Sep 27th, 2007 - 12:37 AM |
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I quite dislike Lizzy's character in this story. It varies much from the canon.
It's like it is Lydia, thoughtless of hurt she causes with such behavior, her only pursuit is having fun, her only feelings being mirth and from time to time pity (not too deep, mind you).
The change in main character – from Lizzy to Lydia – is especially to be perceived when comparing her present behavior with her being unaware of gentlemen war at pianoforte at Rosings.
As much as the suitors are enjoying themselves, she is playing with their feelings quite cruelly. I hope both men will communicate somehow with each other, find out she doesn't care for either (for if she did she wouldn't hurt at least this one by being unfaithful) and they will both forsake her. I don't wish such girl on any of them. I wish for her to be left without any marriage prospect, just as she deserves.
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Ole
Sep 27th, 2007 - 3:10 AM |
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...what of course doesn't mean I don't like reading this story - just your giving me such high emotions on this awful Lizzy person means the story is well written
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STEVIEB
Sep 27th, 2007 - 1:09 PM |
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Bingley believing that Darcy was involved with Jane--DOOFUS!
STEVIEB
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Sara Braga
Sep 27th, 2007 - 2:16 PM |
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Eli, your story is killing me!!!
hahaha
Great chapter!
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lucy6526
Sep 28th, 2007 - 7:48 AM |
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That was sooooo good! I did not expect that! Somebody better teach Bingley how to grovel. He is going to need it when he finds out that a nincompoop he has been. Great chapter!!
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RAM
Sep 29th, 2007 - 12:56 AM |
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I have already done that. If you do not believe me take a look at the comments for LCT. I guess I can do it again, now. Would you like to take a wager?
I beg to differ. You never convinced me in LCT that Elizabeth should choose Fitzwilliam over Darcy. I was always rooting for Fitzwilliam and Jane. You're writing for a website called Mrs. Darcy for crying out loud! Elizabeth and Darcy are one of the most beloved couples in English literature. You might just as soon tag a happy ending onto Hamlet as try to partner these two off with anyone else. Such an endeavor would be futile and would necessarily contort the characters and plot beyond all recognition of the original novel upon which your story is based.
And aside from this, as your story currently stands, I don't see how you can credibly make the reader want to see Elizabeth (hereafter abbreviated to E) choose Fitzwilliam (F) over Darcy (D). You've already portrayed D as being willing to suffer any humiliation to win E's hand, and you've shown F to be willing to employ ruthless deceit (i.e. publishing a false marriage announcement) to win E. Who sounds like the better man? You can only backtrack by making D do something so out of character as to render him unrecognizable from Jane Austen's character (and likewise for E and F).
So, yes, I'll take that wager. But I sincerely hope you won't make it! 
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Eli
Sep 29th, 2007 - 1:54 AM |
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Mmmm. Let us see how the story goes on, and then you tell me. So you were pinning for F and J to end up together? At least I was able to successfully pair two out of canon!
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annj
Sep 29th, 2007 - 3:59 AM |
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The confusion is killing me & Bingley. He is so st.. I'm reading the comments above I'm hoping the Darcy will end up with E. After all the author can do anything she wants. That's why this is so nerve wracking, the not knowing.
annj
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Renée O
Oct 9th, 2007 - 8:49 AM |
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Chapter 17 is up, my dears. Enjoy!
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Cindy
Oct 9th, 2007 - 11:53 AM |
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Wow, this chapter didn't waste any time pairing everyone up. Everyone except Jane and someone. Poor Darcy. Those thin lips. These people, or should I say characters, are driving me crazy (I was halfway there anyway). I can't wait to see what the next chapter holds. I'm sure this story is going to get verrrrrry interesting. Thanks for the post. Cindy
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Josephine
Oct 9th, 2007 - 2:40 PM |
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Well, that is quite a turn up for the book.
Poor Darcy, still he didn't have to say yes to Ann, much misery ahead for him I think. Not much more happiness for Elizabeth either, I hope she will be true to Her Colonel, he deserves nothing less at least he was brave enough to claim her.
I wonder where you will go from here. I am looking forward to more.
Many TRhanks
Jo
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Mo
Oct 9th, 2007 - 4:26 PM |
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Ok, who is having this dream or nightmare?
What a tangled mess if it isn't.
Still, an intriguing story and we all keep reading and gnashing our teeth.
Thank you, I think
Mo
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Gio
Oct 9th, 2007 - 5:21 PM |
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Has the world gone mad, Eli??!
As Cindy said, you did a quick job to pair everyone (almost) up! Now, who's going to be written off so Darcy and Lizzy will end up together?
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ELI
Oct 9th, 2007 - 5:28 PM |
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You know perfectly well that I do not like this "and they lived happipily ever after". This is an account of what it could have been like if things had been changed a little. Of course, the story is still in its dawn...many things will happen until we reach the aforesaid.
Thanks for reading and taking the time to review!
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STEVIEB
Oct 9th, 2007 - 5:50 PM |
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GAH?1
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ELI
Oct 9th, 2007 - 5:56 PM |
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Quite an elaborated comment, Stevie!
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Christina
Oct 9th, 2007 - 7:05 PM |
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Shockingly equisite torment. But I expect no less from Elena! Anxiously anticipating how she will continue to weave this wicked web...
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julia42
Oct 9th, 2007 - 8:35 PM |
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Ok this has got to be a bad dream,   the part about Darcy that is. Is Darcy as stupid as Bingley now, Taking Anne as his wife again.
This has got to be a real bad dream.
I'm Ok with Richard and Lizzy ending up together but If this is truely not a dream then why oh why is Lizzy pining for Darcy, he left her high and dry after Lydia's infamous scandal. But Richard is the one that kept in touch with her and came straight back to her after his tour of duty to ask for her hand in marriage. WAKE UP LIZZY!!!!!!!
Great story Eli please tell me there is more.
julia
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ELI
Oct 9th, 2007 - 9:18 PM |
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he left her high and dry after Lydia's infamous scandal
I would not be so sure about that. Indeed, he did not return...yet not because he was ashamed of her situation. Rather, he felt guilty, both of Lydia's fate for he never warned the family about Wickham and also he knew there was reason to fear that he was also guilty of having separated Bingley from jane for good, though he is not sure why.
As regards Anne...I think LC found him off guard, thinking that his life had no sense without Lizzy and well...one woman was just as well as any other, and better if he could make his mother wish come true and so on and so forth.
But this story, unlike many others, does not finish with a wedding or two. On the contrary, it finishes with a wake.
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