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Foretelling the new year does not go as expected

December 31, 1811

When Mr. Bingley and his party left Netherfield, a grey cloud settled over the neighborhood, rendering the society dull and dreary. Now that Jane had gone to London with the Gardiner’s, the same somber mood seemed to permeate the halls of Longbourn.

Though Mama continued to host parties and dinners, the sparkle had dulled. Even those hosted by the Gouldings, and (dare she say) the Lucases held little interest. Talk of Charlotte’...