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where we put down our worries from the day and pick up a good book. As always, I'm Elizabeth

your host and it's lovely to have you here with me. Tonight we are returning to pride

and prejudice, but before we do that, let's take a moment to relax and settle in. Give

yourself a big stretch and get comfortable where you are. Feel the tension release from

your muscles and your limbs sink heavily into the bed. Inhale deeply into your belly.

And now exhale, feeling completely at peace. Let's do that once more. Inhale and exhale.

Follow the sound of my voice and try to refocus your mind on the story if you feel any thoughts

drifting back in. In our last episode, Elizabeth told Jane about Darcy's proposal and subsequent

letter and all about Wickham's deception. She decided to keep the information regarding

Bingley to herself for now, believing Jane to still be recovering from her loss.

The militia left Meriton to go to Brighton at the dismay of all the young women in town,

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