P&P:The Untold Stories Caroline Plans for the Netherfield Ball, pt 1

Caroline must deal with her brother’s largesse

 

Nov 14, 1811

The garish Bennet women finally trundled out of Netherfield’s parlor. Not a moment too soon.  Caroline pressed her eyes with thumb and forefinger. They had already overstayed their allotted quarter hour by that much again.

How much trouble had that wrought? What disaster might ensue if they stayed any longer? Pray they not choose to call again.

Had it not been enough to play hostess to two of the Bennet women, the two least offensive...