Pride and prejudice

Based on the classic by Jane Austen

Retold by Lukas Maher

“Lydia, do stop coughing. And Jane! Oh Jane, you look beautiful. It is very important tonight!” Mrs. Bennet cooed

“Why do you ALWAYS talk about no-one else other than Jane? All our girls are quite silly. Although Lizzy is not as silly as rest.” argued Mr. Bennet. “Oh you do love to play with my nerves!”sighed Mrs. Bennet. “On the contrary, I have known your ‘nerves’ for twenty years. They’re one of greatest friends” Mr. Bennet said. But before Mrs. Bennet could argue, the carrige came to a hault. They had arrived at the dance. All nine family-members stepped out into the cold night air. Inside, it was loud with chatter. Everyone who wasn’t talking, were dancing, eating or drinking. Just then, a sound of a trumpet pierced the air. Door-men swiftly opened the grand double-doors, and two important looking men strided in.

“That is Mr. Bingley, owner of Netherfield Hall. Six thousand franks a year!” Mrs. Bennet whispered to her friend Charllotte Lucas. “Ooo! Ooo and here comes his friend, Mr. Darcy. Owner of Pemberly Hall. Nine thousand franks a year!”cried Mrs. Bennet.

 TO BE CONTINUED…...