“Georgiana, did you by any chance decide to invite Miss Bennet in order to annoy Miss Bingley?’ “Am I not allowed to invite whomever I want to my own birthday dinner?” “Of course.” But he waited. She fidgeted for a moment with her eyes downcast. “Truly, I do enjoy the company of Miss Bennet very much, and I believe she will make the evening more enjoyable; but I admit that knowing it would bother Miss Bingley did make the idea even more appealing.” As he led her back to the others, he said in good humour, “Love, I think you will make an excellent hostess with the ton.”
