The two sisters were ever so similar they loved their soldiery walks upon the downs around Barton cottage. That was where Mariannne first fell in love with one Mr John Willoughby of Allanham. He is a pleasant gentlemen that prefers music,dancing and writing very attractive there was something in Mr Willoughby's manners of the way in which he hods himself or talks. Colonel Brandon however was thought to be in love with Mariannne but she let him down to be with Willoughby. Mrs Dashwood on the other hand thought of them very highly indeed Mariannne said Mrs Dashwood imposing think both Colonel Brandon and Mr Willoughby are both very handsome men but my dear you cannot spite the Colonel for he has been very kind to you. Elinor was still struggling with her feelings for Edward.
Oh Mariannne I cannot stop thinking of Edward and how well he is in am sure that we shall see him very soon Ellie do not worry. I have suffered all the pain of the answer attachment without having of its advantages. How could bare all this dear Ellie? Said Mariannne to Elinor facing her. Shall I fetch mama! No no don't Mariannne to his would just upset her further. Dear ellie make yourself known to Edward about what your feeling for him for this is not right marianne cries on. Elinor said No marianne I cannot for Edward is to marry Miss Steele and we will be at home at Barton cottage. He cannot marry lucy edward loves you Ellie I'm sure of it. Mariannne how is dear brother colonel Brandon? He is well after a year of marriage to the Colonel Mariannne goes to Mrs Dashwood and her youngest sister Margaret after a year of marriage Mariannne is expecting a child with colonel Brandon. Mrs Jennings called on Mrs Brandon with Sir John. Oh dear Mrs Marianne Brandon how is dear Christopher? He is away in town at the moment John I believe attending to Bethany and her child.
I am truly sorry to bring bad news Mrs Brandon but Willoughby turned up at the Barton Cottage I beg your pardon! What did he want? I beg you tell me immediately did harm my mama or meg no he discovered not your mama is absolutely fine my dear cries Mrs Jennings. Lady Brandon pray tell me are you with Child asks Mrs Jennings. Yes I beg please do not mama I would like to tell her myself. Of course. Later afternoon Elinor and edward arrived at Delaford. My dear Mariannne I have just received the message that you are with child. Yes Elinor I am. Does Christopher know? No he does not know that I am with child said Marianne. Elinor said dear marianne you are expecting! Yes dear Ellie just then the Colonel walked in, my love! Said Colonel Brandon.
Excuse me Elinor for moment Mariannne walked into the library and said my love I have some wonderful news I am ......... speak said Colonel Brandon. I am with child. Colonel Brandon was overwhelmed by the news that he was to become a daddy. Elinor and Edward were knowing about the pregnancy. I am sorry ellie and edward. Father would have been very pleased! Said Elinor mama would be overwhelmed with news that she is to be a grandma. And Margaret will be an aunt! Said Elinor yes she will beams Mariannne placing her hand on the bump. With her husband looking down dottingly at the bump. The Colonel was ready to go Barton Park for his shooting session with Sir John. I'm truly sorry my dear! Mariannne smoked at him I admire that he has duties elsewhere. In the chief of the morning Mariannne visited Barton Cottage despite being pregnant. Mama! It is Mariannne! Miss marianne what a delight to see you again. Hello Thomas is my mama in? Yes Mrs Brandon mam! Said Thomas thank you Thomas you may go! Said Mrs Dashwood. Dear marianne! How are you and Brandon we both delightfully happy! The reason why I am here at Barton is to tell you that you are to be an aunt and a grandma mama! Says Mariannne beaming at the mother oh my dear congratulations to you and to the Colonel! My daughter is expecting. I have heard from Mrs Jennings that Willoughby was here did he ask about me! No he just wanted confirmation that you married colonel Brandon and I gave him the confirmation. What on earth is he playing at? He is supposed to be married to Sophia Grey with £50,000 a year a very comfortable fortune for him who had debt.
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Elinor's Struggle
RomanceIt had been a month since their departure from Norland Park and Fanny was in town when she requested that the miss Dashwood's Mariannne and Elinor should visit the town. The question is what is Elinor going to do when she is confronted By Miss Lucy...
