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This episode is brought to you by Thoughtless, Thoughtless Lydia.

Tonight, we shall read the next part to Pride and Prejudice written by Jane Austen.

In the last episode, Elizabeth and her aunt and uncle hurry home after hearing the terrible news about Lydia running off with Wickham.

There is plenty of time as they travel to consider the situation from all angles and try to reassure each other from too much worry.

They arrive at Longborn and reconnect with the rest of the family.

Let's get cozy. Close your eyes.

Relax your body into the softness of your bed.

Now, take a few deep breaths.

In the afternoon, the two elder Miss Benets were able to be for half an hour by themselves.

And Elizabeth instantly availed herself of the opportunity of making many inquiries, which Jane was equally eager to satisfy.

And Colonel Forster appeared to think well of Wickham himself.

Does he know his real character?

I must confess that he did not speak so well of Wickham as he formerly did.

He believed him to be imprudent and extravagant.

And since this sad affair has taken place, it is said that he left Meriton greatly in debt.

But I hope this may be false.

Oh Jane, had we been less secret?

Had we told what we knew of him, this could not have happened?

Perhaps it would have been better, replied her sister.

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