Mary Bennet : Pride and Prejudice

30.

Sitting on her writing table, Mary contemplates what to write to Kitty, but she couldn't think of anything for the past 15 minutes.

"Dear, Kitty," she starts off but is conflicted on what to write further.

Mary didn't want to start off accusing Kitty, blaming her for her nativity and foolishness which could but our family to shame like Lydia had caused. But she felt for Kitty, she trusted her, for which she felt betrayed. She also wanted to give Kitty a chance to explain herself clearly. But a letter she knew was not the right way to do that.  But with Kitty far from returning what other choice did she have.

Dear Kitty,

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing today to inform you I have your possession with me, a letter from Me Ivanov. As you already knew I've found about both of you. I would like to talk to you in person to discuss it further.

Yours,
MARY BENNET

She finishes it as she is called for supper. Mary notices her mother in a comparatively good mood today as she addresses her.

"Here dear, pass this to your papa," Mrs Bennet says ecstatic.

"Oh, how lovely the weather is today, isn't it?" Mrs Bennet continues. "I am very glad to be staying in the country. Although sometimes I do feel we miss out on the latest treads of the city but in old age country is very lovely to stay," she pleasantly says.

"My dear, you are awfully in a good mood today are you not?" Mr Bennet points out.

"Oh, Mr Bennet I am," she admits readily.

"And why is that, if I might ask,"

"Yes, you may," She replies. As Mrs Bennet starts telling the reason for her good mood, someone's carriage is hauled.

"Oh, how delightful!" Mrs Bennet rushes to the front door.

"Who is it my dear?" Mr Bennet asks clueless

"I don't know," Mary says just as cluelessly. As Mary rushes to the door she hopes it's Kitty. But as soon as she reached the gate her hopes were crushed to find Lydia.

There arrived Lydia waving her hand fan outside the window. As she excited in her most extravagant yellow gown with countless frills which seemed like a maze.

She hugged her mother as soon as she got off.

"Oh, Mamma!" She sighed. "I've missed you so much!"

"Same my dear!" Her alike mother replied.

"Oh, Mary!" She came towards her with what seemed like pity. "I am so sorry to hear that your engagement broke off!" She sighed as she hugged her tight.

I am sure we can still find a handsome, suitable man for you, do not be saddened," she pitied and gave another hug as Mary stood there stunned at the ridiculousness of it all. 

"Oh, is Papa alright?" She enquired as the two women walked in leaving a still shocked Mary.

"Oh, papa!" She called enthusiastic as she gave him a hug.

"Lydia, he said pretentiously with a smile.

After the stunt she pulled and put at risk not only her dignity but also her sister's future, Mr Bennet never forgave Lydia. He was also upset that she never took accepted accountability for her wrongful actions and acts like nothing happened. This is why whenever Lydia visits home from time to time, which is far less than it use to be, Mrs Bennet does not inform her husband for the fear that he might disallow her.