Category: Chapters of Rush to the Altar

Chapters of Rush to the Altar

Chapter 3 – Rush to the Altar – Funny Pride and Prejudice Variation

By Bella | by Bella

Unedited, beta version. The dawn arrived, washing away the embers of the mortifying previous night with its fresh brightness. Elizabeth was enfolded in her favorite armchair, in the drawing room, engrossed in the world described by the volume in her hand while her sisters engaged in various pursuits. Yet the awkward memories from the night before still stung. At random moments when she spotted her mother, her cheeks would flush unbearably with embarrassment. She tried…

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Chapters of Rush to the Altar

Chapter 2 – Rush to the Altar – Funny Pride and Prejudice Variation

By Bella | by Bella

Unedited, beta version. The next evening, as the Bennet family walked to the front door of Lucas Lodge, preparing to attend the Lucas’ dinner party, Mrs. Bennet spoke up, “Now remember, my dears,” she began, “it is vital that you make an excellent impression on … those men we discussed earlier. They must see you as charming and accomplished young ladies.”The sisters exchanged wary glances. “Keep your voice down, Mama,” Elizabeth pleaded in embarrassment as…

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Chapters of Rush to the Altar

Chapter 1 – Rush to the Altar – Funny Pride and Prejudice Variation

By Bella | by Bella

Unedited, beta version. Elizabeth Bennet lifted her eyes from the pages of a heavy, leather-bound volume on British history and looked curiously at the dramatic entrance of her mother whose extravagant rustle of skirts announced her arrival in Longbourn’s drawing-room. “Look, Mr. Bennet, look!” Mrs. Bennet cried with breathlessness bordering on hysteria, her voice shrill enough to make the porcelain teacups rattle on the polished wooden side table. She waved a piece of paper in…

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