Something Wickham

This Way Comes

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The tune was halting and imperfect, mirroring how their love had grown and would continue to grow in the next months and years.

 

When Elizabeth Bennet meets Mr Darcy, he is running away, for she is in the company of Mr Wickham, her suitor. Mr Darcy expresses vague concerns and hints at improprieties in Mr Wickham’s past but does not give her any specifics on the matter.

 

Elizabeth had been immediately taken in by Mr Wickham’s charm, as was everyone else within Meryton and Hertfordshire. Mr and Mrs Bennet, Elizabeth’s sisters, Elizabeth’s aunt and uncle Philips, and Mr Wickham’s friend from the militia, Mr Denny, all believe Wickham and Elizabeth are perfect for one another. They both love walks, humorous anecdotes, and laughing at her disastrous playing of the pianoforte.

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Ignoring her aunt Gardiner’s warnings, and well as Mr Darcy’s veiled criticisms of her beau, Elizabeth decides that if Mr Wickham offers for her, she will accept. Though the friendship between Mr Darcy and Elizabeth might be growing, it is not enough for her to be swayed from her original course.

Mr Darcy finds himself growing increasingly intrigued by Elizabeth but is reluctant to tell her the truth about the man, or to show her interest of his own. He fears telling her the full truth of why Mr Wickham is unsuitable yet equally fears it will be too late to extricate her from his grasp.