Edmund had been out in the gardens, thinking over whether to go to the archery field. He turned around when he heard footsteps.

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Evelyn walked into the library, found a comfortable windowseat at which to read, and opened her book, reading that familiar first line.

'<i>It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.</i>'

She smiled to herself as she read on into the misadventures of the Bennet family.

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Felicity walked past Edmund without even really noticing him, since she seemed to be thinking about something and had her head lowered slightly.

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Peter walked past the window Evelyn was sitting at, and didn't even notice her as he passed.

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"Lici?" asked Edmund softly.

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Evelyn was too absorbed in her book to notice anyone go by, but snorted when she turned the page to read the bickerings of Mr. and Mrs. Bennet.

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Felicity jumped slightly in surprise, then raised her head and looked towards Edmund. "Oh...sorry.."

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Having heard her snorting, Peter stopped in his tracks and frowned slightly, then walked back to the bookshelf closest to her and looked around it, to see her sitting there.

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"It's alright," he said, walking toward her. "Don't apologize."

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Evelyn started chuckling to herself, then looked up as she sensed someone. "Oh, hi," she said brightly, her smile broadening.

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"I was too preoccupied with my own thoughts again.." Felicity said ruefully, shaking her head slightly.

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Peter smiled a little. "Enjoying your book again, I see."

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"It's alright - I understand," said Edmund.

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Evelyn laughed and closed the book. "Very much so."

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Felicity smiled a little.

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Peter nodded slightly. "And I trust you're feeling better today?" he asked.

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Edmund walked toward her. "Care to accompany me on a walk?"

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Evelyn smiled. "Very much so," she laughed.

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Felicity nodded and smiled slightly. "Sure."

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"Good." Peter said with a slight smile.

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Edmund offered her his arm, and said, "Miss?" with a smile.

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Evelyn smiled. "Thanks. Wait - how did you know I was confined to bed?"

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Felicity smiled again and took his arm. "Thank you, sir.."

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Peter smiled a little sheepishly. "I heard about it from your cousin.."

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Edmund smiled and laughed quietly.

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Evelyn smiled and shook her head. "That doesn't surprise me."

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Felicity smiled again.

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Peter chuckled softly. "It shouldn't..she wasn't the only one I heard it from, either.."

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Edmund looked around at the scenery.

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"Nor does that surprise me," said Evelyn, sitting up straight and turning to face him. "Tell me you didn't panic."

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Felicity looked around as well, glad to be out in the fresh air again.

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"I didn't..only because I was caught half-asleep, and didn't understand what was going on."

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