Dear Elizabeth,

It goes without saying that your life is all sorts of crazy at the moment. With mother chasing you down to get married and the Darcy/Wickham drama you somehow managed to get yourself caught up in, you’re really quite put-together. I know the family sees as bookish, and it’s true—I’d rather stay at home then go out, but I do enjoy hearing about all the drama in your life. It actually reminds me of one of the twisting plots in one of the novels I once read.
In regards to your rejection of Mr. Collins’ proposal, I’m rather conflicted. He is a good man with good estate—and he may one day inherit our home! It could’ve been advantageous for a woman like you, of our Longbourn upbringing, to accept such a proposal. Alas, he is a bit daft and not as charming as some of the other gentlemen we have had the pleasure of meeting the past few months, so I can see why you turned the poor man down. Alas, it’s no wonder Charlotte Lucas accepted his proposal without hesitation. She’s a bit old now, and I worry that if she had waited any longer, no respectable man would have taken the chance to wed her.
Despite losing your chance with Mr. Collins, you seem to be right back at it. I do suspect that you have a little crush on Mr. Wickham. He is of good standing and seems charming, so he could be a great match for you. And, he seems to share your disdain for the cold, brooding Mr. Darcy. Between your common dislike for that man and Mr. Wickham’s obvious interest in you (he converses with you so often after all!), I daresay you have found yourself a suitable husband in him. Best of luck with him! He seems like a catch.

With love,

Mary

Dear Elizabeth,

It goes without saying that your life is all sorts of crazy at the moment. With mother chasing you down to get married and the Darcy/Wickham drama you somehow managed to get yourself caught up in, you’re really quite put-together. I know the family sees as bookish, and it’s true—I’d rather stay at home then go out, but I do enjoy hearing about all the drama in your life. It actually reminds me of one of the twisting plots in one of the novels I once read.
In regards to your rejection of Mr. Collins’ proposal, I’m rather conflicted. He is a good man with good estate—and he may one day inherit our home! It could’ve been advantageous for a woman like you, of our Longbourn upbringing, to accept such a proposal. Alas, he is a bit daft and not as charming as some of the other gentlemen we have had the pleasure of meeting the past few months, so I can see why you turned the poor man down. Alas, it’s no wonder Charlotte Lucas accepted his proposal without hesitation. She’s a bit old now, and I worry that if she had waited any longer, no respectable man would have taken the chance to wed her.
Despite losing your chance with Mr. Collins, you seem to be right back at it. I do suspect that you have a little crush on Mr. Wickham. He is of good standing and seems charming, so he could be a great match for you. And, he seems to share your disdain for the cold, brooding Mr. Darcy. Between your common dislike for that man and Mr. Wickham’s obvious interest in you (he converses with you so often after all!), I daresay you have found yourself a suitable husband in him. Best of luck with him! He seems like a catch.

With love,

Mary

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