Deleted Scene ~ We did a very bad thing

If you have read Longbourn's Angels , you are aware Mrs. Bennet knew of Elizabeth and Jane's friendship with the Duke of Belmont's family. However... the first draft had everyone keeping this tidbit from her and at the end of the book, at Jane's wedding to the Earl of Holcomb, everything comes to a head.

We start with Mrs. Frances Bennet's introduction to the duke at Jane's wedding breakfast.

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"I am pleased to meet you. I am certain Lord Holcomb is glad you attended his wedding."

"We did not come ...