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Monday 1st July
Have I done the right thing in establishing Georgiana in
London, I wonder? The summer is proving to be very
hot, and when I visited her this morning, I found her
lacking her usual energy. I think I will send her to the
coast for a holiday.
Tuesday 2nd July
I have instructed Hargreaves to look for a suitable house
in Margate, or perhaps in Ramsgate, for Georgiana. I
wish I could go with her, but it is proving difficult to find
a new steward to replace Wickham and I cannot spare the
time.
Wickham! It is strange that one name can summon up
such contradictory feelings. My father’s steward was a
man I admired and respected, but his son is a man I hold
in contempt. I can hardly believe that George and I were
friends when we were children, but George was different
then.
I sometimes wonder how it is that a boy who had
every advantage, who was blessed with good looks, easy
manners and a good education, and who was the son of
such a respectable man, could turn out so badly.When I
think of the dissipation he has indulged in since his
father’s death…
I am glad I have not heard of him recently. Our business dealings last year were unpleasant. When he asked
me for the presentation of the living my father had
intended for him, he resented my refusal to give it to
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him, although he knew full well that he had relinquished
all claims to it, and that his character made him entirely
unsuited for the church.
Fortunately, a sum of money settled the matter. I
feared he would approach me again when it ran out, but
I have finally convinced him that he will get no more
help from me. For the sake of the friendship we once had
I have given him much, but I will not help him any
more. The only man who can help George Wickham
now is himself.
Saturday 6th July
Hargreaves has found a house for Georgiana in Ramsgate, and Georgiana’s companion, Mrs Younge, has been
to inspect it. She finds it suitable, and so I have taken it.
Ramsgate is not too far away, and I will be able to join
Georgiana whenever my business allows. I feel sure the
sea air will revive her and she will soon be in good spirits again.
Tuesday 10th July
I had not realized how much I would miss my sister. I
have grown used to calling on her every day. But she is
in good hands, and I am persuaded she will enjoy herself.
I dined with Bingley this evening. He is still in town, but
he will be travelling north to see his family next week.
‘I think, you know, Darcy, that I shall take a house for
the winter,’ he said after dinner.
‘In town?’
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‘No. In the country. I have a mind to buy an estate.
Caroline is always telling me I should have one, and I
agree with her. I mean to rent a property first and, if I
like it, I will buy it.’
‘I think it is an excellent idea. It will stop you racketing all over the country,’ I said.
‘Exactly what I think. If I had a house half as fine as
Pemberley I would not always be going from one place
to another. I could invite company to stay with me,
instead of travelling the length and breadth of the country to find it,’ he returned.
‘Where do you mean to look?’ I asked him, as I
