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!
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!
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.
My congecture is that Darcy had to leave the parlor because he was too aroused to stay, so away he went before his bodily function took over Elizabeth and they both were embarrassed. Loved the chapter Malena.
Now I am sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for you to write about he happenings in the billiards room.
Oh yes, and about Ayden's 'The Great Game'- it is one of my all time favorites.
Hoping for rain so I can read the next chapter!
Yeah, cross fingers. At least it will be very cold in my country, and it is a holiday so I will stay at home and write along Thanks for your words.
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I loved every bit of this chapter!
Well, I wish the Colonel would have kept his lips to himself. But other than that, very enjoyable.
The bone I have to pick is w/you not writing about what Charles seen in the billiards room. I was scared for a minute thinking the Colonel was going to impose on Elizabeth more than he did. I am glad that did not happen! Now with a little more rain maybe we can finally get to Darce and Elizabeth playing at pool!
I just love billiard room scenes!!
What a great story Malena!
I see the rain fairies cooperated with the fans of this story! Thanks so much for starting my day with a new chapter. And what a chapter!!! Nicely done, Malena.
I want the next to come soon, but I also do not want it to end.
Will Elizabeth tell Darcy what happened or will it remain a secret? Will Bingley tell Jane?
On the bright side, maybe once you are done with this, the rain fairies will allow you to finish PP?
Thank you Teb. Actually it is a very cold raining day today and Sunday to boot. Other than my own bare necessities (the football match keeps my DH well distracted)there is nothing else between my keyboard and my fancy. So cross fingers!
About dear CF. He is a gentlemanly rake. It was the brandy that dumbed his brain and unleashed his lust. But he is not in love with Elizabeth. He is merely mesmerized.
I completely understand your feeling. ANS has been quite a brainwave and a great source of entertainment. I am too sad to see it coming to an end.
Indeed, the muse will certainly direct me to finish PP, which had been overshadowed by ANS. As I was telling Teb, it is raining so I will probably write on.
ANS Chapter 30 is already in the dear hands of my beta.
Indeed, Geri...I am soo happy to haver surprised you all.
I think that the Gardiners will have to deal with it, like every one else. They did back Lidia up in a patched up marriage with a scoundrel, didn't they?
Can you imagine Mrs Bennets shrieks of delight?
Thank you for your patience, Kim. The thing is that I am writing five other stories and I usually leave it to the readership to decide which story they would like to read first.Till now, ANS has been the winner, but last week end, since the angst in ANS has dwindled notoriously,the readership selected another story (one not currently posted here because it has not been properly proofread). I know the end is only one chapter away , but I cannot write more than one chapter a week, hence the poll
Should you wish to vote for ANS here is the link: http://madaboutdarcy.blogspot.com/
Good luck!
To funny that he kept getting visions of Bingley, but certainly he would. Now I wonder how they will feel when the deed is done. I hope she does not regret her hasty actions, after all she has waited and watched for quite sometime. Great chapter. So looking forward to more Malena.
Thank you girls. Glad you like it. It is the end, you know...there will be an epilogue, mind you, but there is precious little to be said...unless you think otherwise.
I've enjoyed this journey so much Malena.. this story has made me literally LAUGH until I've cried... thank you for sharing with us! I look forward to the epilogue!
Thank you, Maria, for reading my material. I will miss ANS too, particularly the landslide of comments it has always brought up. The good side of it? Perhaps a new idea comes up and a new story is born!
By the way, the epilogue is coming real soon.
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My dears, the epilogue has just been posted. Enjoy!
Thanks a million, dear Malena, I and so many others adore your work. So it is with a little sadness that we have to say goodbye to "A Naughty Star". But... what about Parson's Pleasure?