Thankfully, Lizzy came up with a clever idea to stop the Collins/Jane nupitals.
Can't wait till we find out how Lizzy succeeds/fails with her attempt to contact her avoded betrothed.
More please, Irene
I am so happy for another chapter of this fun story! I love Elizabeth's words about her beau and hope something will happen for her soon. Was the bouquet from Mr. Bingley? That was a good cliffhanger!
What a great chapter! I sure hope you won't make us wait as long as Lizzie for the next. She certainly is acting much like Marianne, eh? I hope Darcy doesn't pull a Willoughby move.
Yes, Wendi. Totally taken from Marianne's woes. Though not so much tragical. Darcy is no Willoughby, LOL.
Glad you two enjoyed it, gals.Thanks for the comments. Next chapter perhaps you'll find a happy Fanny...I mean Elizabeth.
I do too think that card and flower are from Bingley, not Darcy. After all, why would Darcy send Elizabeth flower? Is he not in Kent? Actually, I'm not sure of the months, but will they go to Hunsford?
Oh, there are so many questions. Lizzy sent the note to Darcy's house ofcourse but is Bingley still with his family? Is Bingley still drugged? Are the flowers from Darcy or Bingley?
Please post soon - I'm not sure I can stand being is suspense for long.
Malena, I have loved this story ever since you started to write it. It's hilarious (of course), so inventive and clever - and I really cannot wait to see how you resolve it! Bless the dear Colonel! He is adorable.
Nothing can be guaranteed to make one lol more than when reading your story!
As always, a wonderful chapter...though very mean of you to leave it there ;) I hope to see another soon! I love it that Col F is on her side! Thanks so much, Malena!
Oh I do not like of trust Miss Richmond and I'm so angrY AT Darcy for even dancing or pay any attention at all on her.
I do believe that Fitzwilliam should take Miss Richmond, Miss Bennet and the Gardnier children home I'm sure that Darcy can handle and protect Lizzy and Georgie.
Yes, I agree with the comment that Darcy must have felt drawn towards Miss Richmond due to his lost dignity after his unfathomable attraction towards Bingley. LOL.
Thank you all, dear friends for your encouragement. More Naughty Star soon.
I am totally in agreement w/Geri the Colonel needs to take Miss Bennet, the children, and Miss Richmond home, leaving Darcy, Georgiana, and Elizabeth drenched and headed for Darcy House.
At last our couple are together be it ever so wet, and I hope they will stay together.
I do feel sorry for Bingley being put under w/laudeman and everyone thinking he is crazy. What is to become of him? Will his sisters eventually be thankful that Jane will take him as a husband???
Great story, rich and funny Malena! I do hope when Darcy finds out he really was attracted to Elizabeth as a man he is able to cope.
What a treat to find another chapter this morning! Once again, Malena, a great one. I have to agree with Splatt, you are very funny. I cannot help but love your stories. It is upsetting this is almost over, but I fully intend on going back and reading the whole thing from the beginning again as soon as it is.
Very interesting about the Colonel's attitude in this one. Hmmmm...
Malena
I thought for a moment that Darcy was being dumber then a door nail. Thank you for letting him come to his senses.
As for the knock at the door why do I feel like it is the Col? I don't like where his thoughts went. What happened to the man that was helping to bring Lizzy and Darcy together last chapter?
As alway I look forward to more of your wonderful story.
Geri
Oh, Malena! Leaving us hanging off that cliff again, eh? I cannot even imagine what Bingley will say after all he had accepted before returning to London...unless...oh, I cannot wait for the next installment! Loved the results of Elizabeth's "medicine"! Poor Darcy!
I so thought with Darcy leaning against her door when she open it he'd fall in and hit the floor. Oh it would have been so terrible if her quilt was dislodged in the fall. :D
I can't wait to hear Bingley's tale and Darcy's reception.
GEri
Well, Wendy, Geri, and I guess Faith also,(though your comment was missplaced if at all meant for me, it was very warm) am glad you enjoyed this new post. We are arriving at the natural end of the story so I hope you will also enjoy what is left.
I sincerely think you would have been an awesome beta Geri! How did I not think of that! But these two have had enough naked scenes already, dont you think?
I think, Wendy, that Mr Darcy has many reasons to get himself ready for more shocking news.
See you all next update!
"Mr. Darcy, getting ready for more shocking news" !!!! I myself wondered why he didn't pick up on Elizabeth mentioning the 'yellow robe'. And now that Jane has arrived Elizabeth won't even be able to wear it - pshaw!!!
I missed chapter 25, busy w/graduation and such. So I have just read that and chapter 26 - very well and good that Darcy left Miss Richmond to be assisted by her father, she was beginning to get on my own nerves. Love that Elizabeth did end up going to Darcy house and that Jane played a part in it. Who would've thought? - Jane the matchmaker. And now Bingley shows up and an engagement is forthcoming. Lots of 'goings on' here. Tell me will Darcy feel the familiar closeness when he does finally get into Elizabeth's bed? . . . . I'm kind of thinking he will!
Love your wonderful story and salty personality w/the Colonel.
I too was wondering how long it would take Darcy to to question how Elizabeth knows that his robe is yellow. And I don't think it is just the brandy doing the talking for Elizabeth. I can't wait for your next chapter and thank you so much for posting these last ones so frequently.
Thank you, Teb and Kara, for your comments.
I am glad you two did perceive what Darcy failed to. He will in the long run, you can be certain of that. He is a little slow, the poor devil. His loins affect the traffic of blood to the brain! LOL
Am working on the new chapter. Pray for rain, which is what keeps me housebound and writing. Momentarily I am quite engaged reading Ayden's The Great Game, a story I have never read and which I enjoing considerably.
I cannot promise anything, since comedies depend a good deal on a particular Muse. Probably you will have a new chapter by Friday. Cross fingers.
I am cracking UP!! I'm just getting started, I am n Chapter Two and I've laughed so HARD! Glad this one is still being updated, won't be long before I've caught up!
Are they posted??? Cause I am now caught up and I am ready for More!!! This story is so much FUN! I have done nothing but laugh! Highly engaging and entertaining! Poor Ms. Richmond.. she never had a chance! I can't WAIT till Darcy knows the truth!
What? You caught up already? Wow, that is some reading! The two chapters are there, my dear. Maybe you should refresh your page. Thanks again for your enthusiastic comments!
Apparently it must have been 25 and 26.. and I did read those last night... I'll just keep an eye out for updates, very cool idea, an excellent twist on the story!
Nope, Kim. Chapters 27 and 28 were updated, so if you cannot read them it must be that you have to refresh the page. Click on the double arrow (usually green)to do that. Or ask Mrs Darcy to see what could have happened.
If you still cannot read them, you may want to
go to my site (much humbler) where my stories are posted as well.
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My only complaint is HOW COULD YOU LEAVE IT THERE!
And Charles HOW COULD YOU NOT PEEK! We need a witness that Darcy has compromised Elizabeth in case the Richmonds come calling!
Wendy,
Originally I had described it as a small sitting area adjoined to the drawing room, but then I somehow forgot to include it...so your conjecture might be right after all...who knows? Or perhaps he never learns the truth...though he had had a lot of clues with the dog and the yellow robe, do you not think?
Kim,
you have become quite a fan in what takes a wink. Thank you! And do not fret...Darcy is having some fun after all....or is it not Darcy?
Taryn! Mr Bingley is a true gentleman... well...at least sometimes. He did not shy away with Jane...
I am surprized that Mr. Bingley, being Miss Elizabeth's almost brother with a relationship closer than most kin, did not take the position of her only relative in Darcy House and stand up for her by demanding a special license in the morning or satisfaction. Even for most portrayals of Mr. Bingley there seems to be a strong streak of family loyalty (or inertia) and I am surprized he would leave her there without an understanding or, if not Elizabeth, demand Darcy honour compromising her first. Of course then he would have to explain himself. Oophs.
Oh dear, my soapbox has yet again appeared under my feet. I shall just collect it and slink away...and continue to read all your delightful posts.
Mmm...that is a lot of free conjectures...the truth is... we are still to see who was in the room with Darcy before we can begrudge Bingley for lack of neckbone, do you not think? Thanks for commenting! I love to intrigue people.