Lizzy Engaged

What an upset! My distress when I recieved the abrupt letter from Mr. Bennet detailing Lizzy;s engagement to Darcy was undescribable. Normally I would console myself that Lizzy was at least engaged to Lady Catherine's nephew, but even Lady Catherine herself is unhappy, and Lady Catherine's disapproval of her own nephew's engagement is not to be trifled with. The one good news I recieved this week is thankfully happy enough to far surpass this. Charlotte is expecting a child. What joy!

Lady Catherine at Longbourn

Lady Catherine has visited Kent on the subjuct of Lizzy and Darcy. When all of us in Kent heard of Lizzy's persural of Darcy, all of us were horrified. He was meant to be engaged to Miss de Borough. I vehemently agreed with Lady Catherine's decision to go warn Lizzy of her rudeness and presumptuousness. In fact, I plan to write Mr. Bennet about the matter myself. Lizzy can be free-spirited and wild, and considering her family, I am unsurprised that she would throw herself at an engaged man. So, I hope that Lady Catherine's visit and my letter will serve to impart wisdom on poor Lizzy.

Bingley's Proposal

I am glad to say that there is a family wedding coming up, and a proper one too. Jane and Bingley will make quite a fetching couple. This is not brilliant for me and Charlotte, as the entail now goes to Mr. Bingley. Oh well! When one is as rich in connections and station as Charlotte and I, there is no need for another estate in addition to the two we have already. My lovely land at Hunsford coupled with the free use of Lady Catherine's land is enough to fully satisfy me.

Bingley and Jane

I hear an expectation from Longbourn that Jane is to be engaged to Bingley. Mrs. Bennet tells me that it is practically certain, and they are just waiting for  Bingley's proposal. What a commotion about such simplicity. Bingley needs to propose immediately. That worked perfectly for me with Charlotte.

Mr. Darcy at the Gardiners

I heard through Mrs. Bennet that Mr. Darcy resided in London, helping the Gardiners. In my opinion, that man overstayed his welcome. He is so rude, so annoying, so prideful, so irksome. His one true redeeming quality is his relations. Being Lady Catherine's nephew is the only barrier between my total loathing of that man. His obsession with the Bennets is quite unbecoming. Why would he go to London to stay with Mr. Bennet's brother?

The Wedding

I recieved word that my dear cousin Lydia and Wickham were married in London this weekend. I was extremely offended by the slight the Bennets gave to me. Why was I not invited? I live fairly close to London and definitely would have gone. llady Catherine claims that the Bennets definitely should have thrown a far more lavish wedding.

Lydia is Found

Well, I am certainly relieved that Lydia is found by Mr. Gardiner. Mrs. Bennet tells me that Wickham and Lydia will be made to marry shortly. That is a note of happiness to end this tribulation. As I can testify, marriage is bliss. I am assured, and have regularly assured my lovely Charlotte, that the young couple will certainly turn out fine.