Ask Mr. Bennett

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There, see? My constant companion.

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And still, I have not found it. Alas, I fear that my sense of longing is to be a lifelong friend, much like Mrs. Bennett’s nerves.

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My dear Fanny, you are as lovely now as you were when first we met.

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askelizabethbennet replied to your post: Why Mr. Bennett did you not take more action in your children’s lives? Your silly wife had to much control!

I will say “well said”, father.

Thank you, my dear.

Anonymous asked: Why Mr. Bennett did you not take more action in your children's lives? Your silly wife had to much control!

And good day to you, too, sir! Upon my honour, I rarely come across such candid phrasing as I do on the internet. Perhaps my daughter’s Aunt Catherine is asking questions anonymously? Then again, perhaps not; I am quite sure that Lady Catherine received an education and surely knows the difference between “to” and “too”.

At any rate, I do not care to discuss the intimate details of a lifetime of mistakes (and successes, I assure you- look to my Lizzie for that) between a man and his wife. There are many actions in my life that I do not recall with particular satisfaction, and while I may not enjoy a family with perfect, amiable manners, correct deportment, and quiet propriety, I can assure you that no man could be prouder of his daughters than I.

In short, my friend- I wouldn’t change any of it for the world. Neither the Wickhams nor the occasional shrill raptures of a beloved (albeit silly) wife can disturb my present sanguinity.

But really. You ought to learn the difference between “to” and “too”. That is a failing, perhaps, on the part of one of your own parent’s lackadaisical attention to your education? I assure you, none of my daughters would ever make that mistake.

Ah, I have my Lizzie in my head, chiding me for ungentlemanly conduct toward you. Alas, she is not here to take this keyboard away. Take care, my anonymous friend! Appeal to Google for grammatical assistance, and I’ll keep to my own regarding the conduct of my children.

askelizabethdarcy-deactivated20 asked: My dearest Poppa, I miss our long talks. I hope I find you well, and that Momma, Kitty, and Mary have not bothered you too much. Pray what was the name of the book you wrote to me about. I seemed to have misplaced the letter and cannot remember the title. Anyway, I hope to find you all well. I miss you.

Ah, Lizzie. I confess, I miss our long talks almost as much as I miss you. Perhaps I will come to Pemberley for a visit as soon as your mother has overcome what currently ails her.

Or perhaps I’ll visit sooner, as one cannot ascertain when she will be feeling truly well, eh?

As to the book, I cannot remember at the present time. Growing older certainly has its disadvantages; perhaps I was referring to Breaking Dawn as I see that the theatrical version is soon to be released, hmm?

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My family

What a lovely portrait! I do not recall sitting for this one, Lizzie. I detest sitting for portraits.

In fact, the very thought makes my arse itch.

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Anonymous asked: <p>What shall I do if I am in love with a much older man?</p>

Firstly, pretend for a moment that he is not an older man. Ask yourself if you are attracted to him mostly due to his seniority over you. This type of dominance could hurt you over time if you do not protect yourself.

Then evaluate the potential relationship like you would with any other person. Is he in love with you? Are either of you married? Would being together cause more hurt or happiness to both of you and those around you? You should have a nice balance of sense and sensibility. Love who you will as hard as you possibly can, but make sure that it will be worth it in the long run.

And if you ultimately feel that being together would be a positive experience for both of you, I say TAP IT.

Tap it, indeed. I say, Miss Austen. Come have a seat next to me; I feel that we have much to discuss.

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Are not my daughters handsome creatures? Excellent gene pool to blame, of course.