P&P The Untold Stories: Mrs. Bennet Consoles Jane

Did she help her daughter or only make matters worse?

December 10, 1811

Jane has received the letter from Miss Bingley declaring they will not be returning to Netherfield,
and that she has every hope that her brother will soon marry Miss Darcy.

Mrs. Bennet hurried through the hallway to Mr. Bennet’s study. Without thinking, she pushed open the door and came to an abrupt halt in front of her husband’s desk.

Mr. Bennet slowly lifted his head. His bushy eyebrows lowered, partially covering the eye...