What if Elizabeth and Darcy were forced to spend time together before the disastrous Hunsford proposal?

What if Elizabeth's conversation with Colonel Fitzwilliam had been about Wickham instead of Jane.

Mr. Darcy finds out what life will be like with Elizabeth married to Mr. Collins. How will he react? Can he let her continue with such a small-minded man? Once assumptions are corrected, can Mr. Darcy be anything other than a friend to Elizabeth.

What if Darcy stole a kiss when he deposited the letter that morning? Mr. Collins discovers them. Elizabeth has not yet read the letter. How will she react? Will he walk away, like she expects him to? This is only a PREVIEW OF THE BOOK. It has been removed for publication (but kept here as proof of copyright). All rights reserved.

What if the letter from Jane had been delayed just an hour or so? This story begins the morning Jane's letters arrive in Lambton, except Mr. Darcy does not come upon a distressed Elizabeth. She is eager for his attention and completely unaware of Lydia's folly. This is a very small short story.