Mr. and Mrs. Darcy

I have just recently learned that I am not alone in my joys of engagement. As Jane, Kitty, and I ventured ahead on our walk earlier today, Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth lagged behind until they were alone. I knew the intentions of my  friend and was sure to usher the Bennet sisters forward in order to give them privacy. I have congratulated both Mr. Darcy and soon to be Mrs. Darcy already, and I could not be happier for my dear friend and his fiance. I'm sure Elizabeth's family, even Jane, will be quite surprised with their engagement, for I do not think any of them know of the previous intercourse between Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth.

I Finally Did It!

I spent the morning shooting foul with Mr. Bennet, and, much to my delight, I found him to be quite an agreeable man. I spent the day with the Bennets (Mr. Darcy has been on business in London) and I had the most pleasant dinner with the family. However, it was not until after tea in the parlor that I found time alone with Jane. I honestly had to restrain myself from laughing at how Mrs. Bennet called Jane's sisters out of the room, to leave Jane and I alone, and I am frankly thankful for her efforts. Out of my burning love for my dear Jane, I worked up the courage right there to propose for her, and received the wonderful response of her overjoyed acceptance of my proposal and elated dash from the room to tell her father. I am truly the happiest man on Earth, and I plan on spending every second I can with Jane, my true love.

Dinner Was Wonderful!

Mr. Darcy and I returned to Longbourn for dinner earlier tonight. The meal was wonderful, and I had such a frivolous time conversing with the many neighbors and friends that attended the dinner; however, my main focus of the evening was Jane. We sat near each other at dinner, and besides some slight uneasiness at first, we could not be separated the whole of the night. As we talked and talked, I realized that her feelings for me have not completely dissolved, as I had feared, and I am invigorated by the thought. I just don't believe I will be able to resist proposing for much longer, despite the fact I would like to make sure she wishes to be wed to me before I do so. The only detail I find strange is the mood in which Elizabeth seemed to be tonight; she seemed extremely absent and upset for some reason.

Infatuated By The Sight

After spending three days getting settled in Netherfield, and being called upon by various neighbors, Mr. Darcy and I thought it quite strange that we had not heard from the Bennets. Quite honestly, my nerves had been preventing my calling upon sweet Jane once again; it was not until earlier today that I was able to work up the courage to propose calling on Longbourn to Mr. Darcy. In fact, Mr. Darcy seemed to be in the same predicament with his feelings for Elizabeth; we have both been quite restless the last few days. Anyway, we called on the Bennets earlier today, and I have once again become infatuated by the mere sight of my dear Jane. Mrs. Bennet was as cheerful and friendly as I ever have seen her; however, she did seem quite cold in her conversation with Mr. Darcy. The best part of it all is that Mr. Darcy and I have been invited to dinner tomorrow evening, where we will further have the chance to pursue our individual loves!

Back to Netherfield

I am to depart for Netherfield with Mr. Darcy tomorrow morning. I cannot be sure as to the time of night right now; I know only that it is late and yet sleep is undoubtedly futile. My anticipation to once again see Jane, and my Netherfield estate, the scene of such amorous memories of us together, grows immensely every second. I fear that I shall burst far before I reach Hertfordshire! I am to see my love once more, and there is, for once, no reason to limit my feelings for her; I do not plan to let Jane slip away once more without making my proposal for marriage.

Darcy's Apology

Before Mr. Darcy left for London this morning, he settled, for me, a question that has been at my nerves for so long now. What brought him to the point of confession at such a time, I shall not know, but the ways of a mind so great as Mr. Darcys are not to be questioned. Before he left, Mr. Darcy sincerely apologized to me for his advision to quit Jane due to social status. He told me that he has learned much from his experiences with Elizabeth, and that he realized that he was wrong to restrict true love over such a trivial detail. It was the moment I had been waiting for for a long time, to know my good friend's opinion of my pursuing Jane once more, and it was at that exact moment that I decided upon my decisive return to Netherfield, .

Lydia Has Fallen Victim

Mr. Darcy conveyed to me this morning some quite distressing news, which necessitates Elizabeth, and her company's, premature return to Longbourn. It seems that Lydia, one of Jane's younger sisters, has run away with no other than Mr. Wickham! It is quite unfortunate too see one of such a wholesome family as the Bennets fall victim to the keniving unscrupulosity of such a vile man as Mr. Wickham. I do apologize for my temperament; however, I do find it hard to contain my disgust for the man, after what he has done to my dear friend. I am also afraid the Bennets will consider this misfortune a source of embarrassment; I completely understand the unfortunate circumstance and I feel the poor family does not deserve such distress. Anyway, Mr. Darcy has confided in me his plans to leave for London tomorrow in search for Lydia and Wickham. My desire to accompany Mr. Darcy is profound; however, he has requested that I look after his sister in his absence, and I plan to remain loyal to my good friend.