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.