The Daughters Depart...

It has been approximately a year since my two daughters wed, and Bingley has purchased an estate near Pemberley where both Elizabeth and Jane reside with their respective husbands.  Wickham is still as depraved as ever and, accompanied by Lydia, he continually visits Bingley's estate asking for money. Additionally, it seems that Elizabeth and Miss Bingley have resolved their long-standing conflict, and Elizabeth and Georgiana are as good of friends as ever. Further, my two daughters and the Gardiners continue to maintain a healthy relationship and regard them as particularly good friends. Finally, Mrs. Bennet is overjoyed that her daughters have both married dignified, wealthy men. As a result, we seem to be developing a healthier, less conflict-ridden relationship.

Mr. Darcy and Mr. Bingley Visit, Again...

Around two days ago, Mr. Bingley, accompanied by Mr. Darcy, arrived in Longbourn. As soon as they arrived, they and the family took a long stroll. During the walk, Darcy and Elizabeth tended to remain farther back than the rest of the group for what, I presume, was a discussion about a potential marriage between the two. The following day, Darcy approached me and asked for my daughter's hand in marriage. At first, I did not believe that Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth truly loved one another, so I consulted with Elizabeth, and she told me about his selfless actions regarding paying off Wickham to marry Lydia. From that point, I was convinced that Darcy is a suitable match for my daughter, and I, accordingly, permitted the marriage.

I Receive a Letter from Collins...

Today, around two days following Lady Catherine and Elizabeth's dispute, I received a throughly irritating letter from Mr. Collins. This letter stated that a marriage between Darcy and Elizabeth is inevitable. This letter, albeit from Collins, truly shocked me because, in my opinion, Darcy has been excessively cruel to Elizabeth, and I would think that Elizabeth would have no desire to begin a relationship with Darcy. Additionally, today, I received word that Mr. Darcy and Mr. Bingley will be visiting Longbourn in three days. I can sense that Elizabeth is highly anticipating Mr. Darcy's arrival.

Lady Catherine Visits...

Today, to the dismay of both me and my family, Lady Catherine came to visit Longbourn. As soon as she walked through the entrance of my home, she arrogantly requested to see Elizabeth. I just recently learned that the noblewomen visited Longbourn simply to dissuade Elizabeth from pursuing a marriage with Darcy. Attempting to sway Elizabeth, the noblewoman told her that a marriage to Darcy would ruin his social standing and class. Directly following, Lady Catherine made Elizabeth swear that she would not pursue a relationship with Darcy, and Elizabeth, being herself, rejected this proposal. In sum, if Elizabeth would like to marry Darcy, she should be wholly able to, and Lady Catherine's sentiments should have no role in this decision.

Darcy and Bingley Visit...

Almost four hours after Wickham and Lydia departed to their new residence North of England, I received news that Darcy and Bingley will be visiting Netherfield.  They arrived six days ago, and, to the great dismay of Mrs. Bennet and the rest of my family, I did not visit them.  They visited our home around three days ago, and Mrs. Bennet, being her usual ignorant self, ignored and spited Darcy, who paid for Wickham to marry Lydia, while paying Bingley a great deal of attention. Today, while hunting with me, Darcy asked for my permission to marry my daughter, Jane. As a result of this engagement, Jane is overjoyed, and Mr. Bingley will begin to visit Netherfield quite regularly. I'm happy at the prospect of Jane's marriage to Bingley, quite unlike Lydia's marriage to Wickham.

Lydia and Wickham Visit...

Around one week ago, Lydia and Wickham arrived. The family and I greeted them as they arrived by carriage at around six o' clock this morning. That morning, we consumed a large brunch comprised of Mrs. Bennet's mediocre cooking skills. As the day progressed, I began to notice that Lydia is incognizant of the influence that her and Wickham's marriage has had on the Bennet family. The following day, at breakfast, Lydia described the wedding, and she mentions that Darcy was in attendance. I could sense that Elizabeth was interested to find out more about why Darcy attended Lydia and Wickham's wedding, and I am fairly sure that she resolved to send Mrs. Gardiner, also an attendee, a letter on the subject. As of now, she is still awaiting the letter with high anticipation.

I Correspond with Lydia...

Today, I received word that Wickham and Lydia have been wed and will be residing in the North of England. Additionally, I have been corresponding with Lydia, and she would like to visit Netherfield for around ten days. I am vehemently against this because she blatantly disrespected and shamed me, her family, and her mother; accordingly, I believe that she does not have a place in the Bennet family anymore. Alas, at Mrs. Bennet's and my daughters' urging, I am permitting Lydia to visit the family. Despite all my aggravation, I am still happy to be able to see my daughter and say goodbye to her as she embarks on a new life with Wickham.

I Return Home to Fortunate News...

It has been two days since I returned from my and Mr. Gardiner's seemingly futile search for Lydia and Wickham. Fortunately, today, I received word from my dear comrade and brother, Mr. Gardiner, that Lydia and Wickham have been found. In the letter I just recently received, Mr. Gardiner says that Wickham and Lydia have not yet wed, and, to marry Lydia, Wickham is requesting some money. Thankfully, Mr. Gardiner is paying the requested amount, and I will promptly reimburse him for his efforts and money expended on Wickham.  Meanwhile, Mrs. Bennet is positively overjoyed at the prospect of Lydia marrying Wickham, despite his status a true scoundrel. I often wonder why I ever married that woman...

The Search Begins...

Today, Mr. Gardiner and I woke up at five o' clock in the morning. Promptly following, we dressed and ate two delicious omelets. We then began our search for Wickham and Lydia. We began by simply scouring the streets for them and asking everyone we saw whether they have seen Lydia or Wickham. Six hours later, at around noon, we realized this attempt at finding Lydia and Wickham was, in fact, futile. We then ate a meager lunch of soup and bread and promptly continued our search. Next, we visited seemingly every hotel in London, asking if any of the residents were Lydia or Wickham. Just like our last plan, this plan was also futile. So, that night, tired and weary from a day of searching, Mr. Gardiner sent a letter to Longbourn informing the family that our attempts at finding Lydia and Wickham were in vain.

I Search for Lydia and Wickham...

Today, Mrs. Bennet's hysteria has irritated me so much that I resolved to search for Lydia and her new partner, Wickham, in London. I departed my home at around eleven o' clock in the morning on a carriage. To my pleasant surprise, Mr. Gardiner appeared at my home fifteen minutes before I departed and is now accompanying me on my search. I finally arrived in London ten hours later and am getting situated in my hotel, which I am sharing with Mr. Gardiner. Tonight, Mr. Gardiner and I are formulating plans to find Lydia and Wickham. We will officially begin the search tomorrow.

Mrs. Bennet is Frantic as Ever...

One might think that Mrs. Bennet would be overjoyed that her daughter is marrying. This is simply not the case. In her usually frantic manner, Mrs. Bennet is fretting about Lydia marrying Wickham. As a result of this, Mrs. Bennet is as irritating as ever. She will not cease to criticize Colonel Forster for not taking proper care of her daughter. Frankly, this incident is not Colonel Forster's fault. Rather, it is completely Lydia's. Lydia should have better sense than to simply elope with someone whom she hardly knows. Wickham should also be ashamed; why is he so intent on marrying women simply for their money.

Unsettling News...

Today, I received word from Jane that Lydia is eloping with Elizabeth's past love interest, Wickham. How could Lydia do such a thing? Wickham is a dastardly man with the most selfish of intentions. Now that they have established plans to elope, I hope that they follow through with their actions. Otherwise, Lydia will shame our entire family. This will probably will not be the case because, if Lydia and Wickham do not wed, Wickham's reputation will also be tarnished.

Darcy's Eye-Opening Letter

Around a week ago, Elizabeth gave me a letter given to her by Darcy. This letter is truly eye-opening and explains his rationale for ending Bingley's relationship with Jane, and it presents the truth about Wickham, who is more devious and dastardly than one might expect. First, the letter details why he separated Bingley and Jane. Darcy reasoned that because of the class difference between Bingley and Jane, a marriage between the two would cause an unneeded social burden. Additionally, Darcy further justifies his actions by saying that the two were not deep enough in love for a separation to cause heartbreak. Next, Darcy reveals Wickham's lies and paints a different, more devious picture of Wickham than Elizabeth originally possessed. Darcy says that he provided for Wickham after his father died, but Wickham, clearly disrespecting his benefactor, Darcy, married Darcy's sister, Georgiana, simply for the fortune she possessed. This letter was very shocking and gave me a new perspective on the unfortunate conflicts that include Mrs. Bennet, Wickham, Elizabeth, Jane, Bingley, and Darcy.

Elizabeth Visits the Gardiners, Again

The Gardiners so considerately offered to take Elizabeth on a tour of the Derbyshire countryside. As soon as I told Elizabeth this, she, in her normal analytical manner, asked if she could have a couple of hours to deliberate over her decisions. I, of course, permitted her to do so. Once these couple hours elapsed, she was still hesitant regarding whether she should go, so I asked her why this was. She replied, saying that she was afraid that the tour would travel close to Pemberley and that she did not want to see encounter Darcy. I, knowing that Darcy would be out of town then, informed her that Darcy would not be present at the time of the tour. Accordingly, Elizabeth accepted the Gardiners' offer, and she was on her way to the tour the following day.

Mrs. Bennet is Distraught

Over the past few days, especially today, my vexing wife, Mrs. Bennet has been particularly distraught over the failed romantic endeavors of her daughters, Elizabeth and Jane. Almost every waking hour, she groans about Jane's failed romantic relationship with Bingley, who, at the urging of Darcy, ended his relationship with Jane. Additionally, she continually annoys me and Elizabeth with her talk of Collins and Charlotte's successful marriage, albeit Charlotte's dislike of Collins. Next, today, Lydia departs to Brighton to visit the regiment with whom she is so infatuated.

Lydia, Catherine, and Their Obsession with the Soldiers

Today, Elizabeth and Jane, my dear daughters, arrived home from Hunsford and the Gardiner residence in London. This occurrence truly brightened my day, but the events to follow were quite vexing. As Jane and Elizabeth arrived home, my two youngest daughters learned that the soldiers once stationed at Meryton are now being sent to Brighton. They both implored me to allow them to travel to Brighton, at the disapproval of Elizabeth. Despite Elizabeth's qualms about letting them travel to Brighton and potentially shame the family's name, I permitted them to go.

Darcy's Letter...

From the letter I very recently received from my dear daughter, Elizabeth, I am learning of the various happenings at Rosings and Hunsford. According to the letter, most recently, Darcy, running into Elizabeth in the garden, handed a letter to Elizabeth. In this letter, Darcy defends his actions to sabotage Jane and Bingley's relationship with the argument that marrying into a family of lower class was particularly inconvenient and cumbersome. I personally think this argument is a bunch of rubbish; why would Darcy do this, if not to cause detriment to people he views as inferior. I personally believe that it is people like Darcy who fuel the hate and conflict so present in this world.

Darcy, the Heartbreaker...

Recently, I received another letter from Elizabeth informing me of her experiences in Rosings and Hunsford. For one, she informed me that Darcy's cousin, a colonel named Fitzwilliam, may have an interest in her. Elizabeth tells me that she continually encounters him around Rosings, and, one time, as they were talking, Colonel Fitzwilliam mentioned that Darcy recently saved a friend from an imprudent, irrational marriage. From this, Elizabeth inferred that Darcy played a role in the failed relationship between her sister, my daughter, and Mr. Bingley. To make matters worse, according to the letter I recently received, Darcy apparently proposed to Elizabeth. Elizabeth, being obstinate as usual, rejected the proposal and questioned Darcy about his role in Jane and Bingley's relationship. Consequently, Darcy divulged his plan to separate Bingley and Jane. This is severely disappointing and makes me dislike Darcy more than I ever have before.

Elizabeth Visits Charlotte...

Today I received a letter from Elizabeth detailing her journey with Sir William Lucas to visit her newly married friend, Charlotte, in Hunsford. On the way, they stop in London, at the Gardiner residence, where Jane also resides.  There, to Elizabeth's and my dismay, Mrs. Gardiner informed Elizabeth of Wickham's encounters with other women, such as Miss King. After this, according to the letter I received, the two headed to Hunsford to visit Charlotte and Collins. Once they arrived, they were supposedly enthusiastically greeted by Charlotte. Later, after two days in Hunsford, Elizabeth encounters Collins' patroness, Lady Catherine de Bourgh. According to the letter I received from Elizabeth, Lady Catherine is an extremely unpleasant, condescending old hag who criticized my and my wife's parenting practices. The nerve of this Lady is enormous; she should neither be criticizing me nor my wife, as we are probably better parents than her.

The Gardiners...

Today, my dear brother, Mr. Gardiner, came to town to visit me and my family. He and his wife are two very amiable, kindhearted people. As the Gardiners stayed at my home in Netherfield, they began to take notice of the depressed mood that Jane possessed(on account of Miss Bingley's letter), so, following their trip, they offered to take her back to their home in London. They believed that a change in scenery might lift her downtrodden spirits. Jane fullheartedly agreed, mainly because she wished to see Mr. Bingley, who is currently in London.