Great exchange between Lady Catherine and Mr Bennet, her brother and her sister.

Will Lydia and Mrs Bennet be able to keep quiet about the rumours about Lizzy and Darcy? I hope the threat of affecting the marriage prospects of her other girls will be enough to make Mrs Bennet fearful of talking about it.

So glad Lady Matlock has become Lizzy's ally and defender. And the earl has become Mr Bennet's friend. Good.

Thank you for another great chapter.