Rough first draft. The Bennet family arrived at the small stone church in Meryton, filing into their usual pew. As the organist began playing a hymn, Elizabeth scanned the congregation, noticing Mr. Bingley and Mr. Darcy seated across the aisle. She suppressed a smile at the stark contrast between Mr. Bingley’s relaxed posture and cheerful expression compared to Mr. Darcy’s ramrod straight back and dour look. The opening prayer had scarcely finished when a commotion…
Published on March 08, 2024 10:02