Hi Nan, Thank you for your kindness and for reassuring me, but I can't take credit for my first message. My husband translated my french words in english, for I was then too nervous. However, this one is an authentic mine, a Sylvie's trademark, if you wish! I have read my first book in english a little more than a year ago (it was P&P!), and today I have another motive to rejoice in the result of this, because it gives me the opportunity to answer you by myself (one hand on the keyboard, the other on the dictio nary). By the way, effectively, Quebec City was the former home of the Nordiques, but personally I always had a preference for the Canadiens de Montr�al! : ) Read you around! Heidi, I will come back to you. I can't express my delight right now. I am not fast enough with my dictionnary!

BUT PRAY TELL DOES IT MEET WITH THE NEW FORMAT???? ;-D It was a joke!! I loved the story S;-)

(Heide) A game of words came into his head and he decided to see if his wife was up to the challenge. Wow! I love this story! Pray continue to write more, such superior writing is rarely to be seen.

AHHHHH!!!!!! This was wonderful. Great game should try it sometime:)

However, this one is an authentic mine, a Sylvie's trademark, if you wish! Sylvie, dear--your English is still excellent...and a million times better than my French... I have read my first book in english a little more than a year ago (it was P&P!), Good choice ;-) and today I have another motive to rejoice in the result of this, because it gives me the opportunity to answer you by myself (one hand on the keyboard, the other on the dictionary). Keep going, we love your enthusiasm ;-) By the way, effectively, Quebec City was the former home of the Nordiques, but personally I always had a preference for the Canadiens de Montr�al! : ) Ah...a Habs fan! This does not surprise me. I imagine that they are the team of choice for most people in Quebec. :-) BUT PRAY TELL DOES IT MEET WITH THE NEW FORMAT???? ;-D It was a joke!! Yes, I know it was...better to be safe than sorry, hence my reply ;-)

"What congratulations will then flow in," she said, barely able to contain her laughter. Well said!!! My feelings exactly...of course, I can't say the obvious ;-) buit this was an absolute riot! ROFLMAO!!! Bravo, Heide. Format?? Schmormat.

Thanks, Heide, I also enjoyed it. Great fun!

Heide:I found myself at the computer more than might be considered healthy. Actually, the way that story got the heart rate going, I'd say it'd qualify as a good aerobic work-out. "What congratulations will then flow in," LOL! Perfect timing!

I liked how he suspended himself over her. I would by no means suspend any pleasure of yours. How perfectly fitting!!!

Arami Can an Earl bypass his older son and pass the title to te second son if the firstborn divorces his wife and marries his mistress causing a huge scandal in Regency England. I have to know so that I can finish a story. The older is a gambler and spends all of his time shootin, riding to the hounds and playing card and other gambling games. Thank you muchly

Sounds like Bonnie Prince Charlie. Did you happen to watch The Madness of King George recently, Lucie?

Anyone check the rules of Primogeneture lately?

Anyone check the rules of Primogeneture lately? The first-born inherits all. Period!!

Lucie, Marcia and All, And there you have me! Primogeniture seems a simple answer - but in case of something really scandalous I think the first-born could be disinherited.

Thank you all of you I shall plunge on and take my chances.

I think Primogeneture comes straight from the Old Testament, and no matter how evil the eldest child, it is God's Will for your family. It was not an easy thing to evade. There are Biblical examples and God makes them pay for the transgression of His laws.

I thank you for your comments to my little story. It was a hell of a lot of fun to do and I confess, I have difficulty watching their dance at Netherfield without a smirk. Slap me. LUCIE Could we be talking about a future story about someone whose last name begins with an F? Shall have to wait and see.

Heidi I'm the same way when I watched that scene. I think Austen really intended your version, but the impropriety of it all would have been too scandalous.

I am worried about Sylvie. I have enjoyed her comments and now we have not heard from her in a few days. Could she be affected by the electrical blackouts caused by the ice storm in the north this past week? How terrible to be deprived of your CF videos! I suppose it's not too great to be deprived of heat too. Let us know when you return that you are alright, Sylvie.

I am worried about Sylvie Heide~ Caroline (who is also in Canada) saw your message, but she appears to be having posting troubles--probably because of the ice storms. She asked me to tell you that though "the situation in Quebec is indeed serious, Canadians are a very tough bunch, and are used to their horrible winters. Sylvie is probably not at home, but safe and warm somewhere where she cannot get on-line.I have no doubt we shall hear from her in a couple of days." Just to ease your mind, m'dear ;-)

LisaC posted at RoP ramble yesterday that she is in Montreal, Quebec and without electricity. She has moved into an hotel in the meanwhile (also without heat, but warmer nonetheless). She is video-less and computer-less besides. I amgine they all are. She assurd us she will be ok.

Where is everyone? I miss your great stories...I can't wait for StephanieB to move Summer Masquerade over here..It is really great!!!

Susan, I was thinking the same exact thing:)

Ladies: I am new to the Drool section, but I have enjoyed these versions of Fan Fiction as much as I have, the more sedate, R of P writings. Lisa, if I might have copies of your writing pursuit, I would appreciate it. You can e-mail me at mlinnehan@mail.lawnet.fordham.edu. I look forward to reading your stories. The wealth of talent exhibited at both locations is awe inspiring. Anyone else who has a good tale for e-mail only, please send it along. Ciao for now, and thank you again for providing so much enjoyment (it makes coming to work a lot more enjoyable). Moira

This is very wierd! I posted a reply to Susan on 1/21, and it is not there! Where did it go?? I could send the SMB here as well, but if you are looking for racier stuff there asin't none . . .yet!!! They have only dasnced one dance! Let them get to the picnic, perhaps??? Besides I'm not sure it would meet the guidelines, have to run it by Nan first!!!

Oh, Stefanie, I think after they take the masks off; he dressed to kill and she in that wonderful red dress. I can't see her wearing it that long. Besides they want each other and its not like they don't know each other. He has already proposed once! I think you could do something to pacify us:)

The Spring Fan Fiction is to further our understanding of the characters in JA's books. In writing this Fiction I understood the main aim is to keep the people in them totally in Character as JA created them. I find the encouragement of story-writing of the type you are suggesting totally repugnant and it does not belong here or anywhere else where Jane Austen is being honored.

I think I'll jump right in on this one. Why not? Nothing much else seems to be going on around here and my fingers could use a little workout (no, actually, what I'm sitting on does). Anyway, the issue of JA characters is quite fascinating to me, particularly since the most popular view of Darcy is one of being a monk (although not of the very realistic Father Albertus type in the Advocate). Austen likely read Tom Jones and she most definitely read the "romance" novels of Radcliffe and others. The ex ent of her worldly knowledge, who knows (although I am very suspicious when someone like her sister destroys most of her correspondence--that always leads me to believe that there is something there). I prefer a more "flesh and blood" Darcy personally. When I read accounts that about 10% of the female population of London were prostitutes in the mid-1800s (although they may have labeled any indigent woman that in those days and then transported her downunder for the theft of a pie), I wonder whether we have ignored the realities of the day and set these characters up on too high a pedestal. In my story at the other Fan Fic, I am being very noncommital about some things that have yet to be presented. But having read the above, you may think twice. Now, everybody say "I'm sorry" and remember your smiley faces!! :-)

Marcia I am so shocked that you would feel this way considering what Stefanie has written before. Which is not geared toward JA style of writing. this is fanfic meaning fiction you can write anything you want. as long as it is keeping within Nan's guidance. You should have read Heidi little ditto, would've turned you red in the face:)

Correct me if I'm wrong (now, there's a wide opening for you!!!), but in Stefanie's stories THEY WERE MARRIED !!!

Lest you think I have more than one personality, I like a good juicy, lusty story as much as the next person, but if the characters are not married as in SMB. they will not do IT. I lived Heide's story - *Very* much! And the others, but what you are asking Stefanie to write is out of character. Sorry!!!

Huge Freudian there....I LOVED Heide's story....

Hi Steph!! I'm just glad that you're still here...Summer Masquerade is great..I know it's not ready for here..yet..but still I hope.... Lucie...what happened in the library? We have just missed you guys..Don't think because we don't post a lot, we don't look for you every day!!!

Can someone help me? Why are the CF threads in my "forgotten" zone? Every time I want to read a message all 333 posts show up. It takes forever to load. What am I doing wrong? It was great when just the "new" messages showed up, but ever since my nine day power outage I've had problems. Can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong? Thanks in advance, Lisa

My turn! I saw the posts, and answered on like 1/21, and it vanished into thin air. Then more appeared and so I answered again. Then e-mails arrived about the subject. I appreciate all the support that I am and have been receiving from everyone (well, most everyone, anyway). I do not think That Darcy and Elizabeth are ready for that step. I don't think that I put them on a too high pedestal, but . . .I think I express their feelings adequately in what I allow them to think about the feelings they have for each other. I am not in a mood to rush them into sex. I find once I do that, it is difficult to get them out of bed! I asked Marcia to post her opinion because, I value her opinion. She is lustier than most of us, usually, but I agree with her. They are not ready. PS I loved Heide's story, it was absolutely wonderful, I wish I had thought of it!!! StefanieB Lisa, don't you have to add "new" to the end??

CALM DOWN EVERYBODY!!!! Each and every author has the right to decide on his or her characters' morals. Since we can't send Jane an e-mail, there is no correct answer. It is quite true that all (?) of the stories here that have portrayed the sexual relationship of Elizabeth and Darcy were set AFTER they were married, but I seem to recall some fairly heavy petting scenes here and at DWG that occurred underwater, under trees and in other outdoor locations!! ;-) Given the high regard we have for these characters (they were ult mately in love not lust), I am perfectly satisfied (OK, bad choice of words) with their waiting until the wedding night. :-(

They were in love AND in lust. One doesn't preclude the other. But people in those times were more inclined to observe the established code of behaviour. Awaiting the custom of the wedding night was a special kind of a thrill in itself. Sometimes I wonder whether the modern people of today can fully appreciate it.

hello

Whew! So am I, and thank you for your thoughtful comments. Hi, Bill! Welcome. Tell us about yourself...

I too am having problems with the CF threads. Esp. #68. And It's not even in the" forgotten bin." Haven't seen a posting since Tuesday. Terry can you help? Thanks

Hi, Bill! Do join us! Meanwhile excuse me whilst I continue. the custom of the wedding night was a special kind of a thrill in itself. ...and the whole courting tradition... a lot of P&P viewers say, for example, that the Darcy - Lizzy dance scene is particularly erotic... Colin has discussed portraying "repressed sexuality" - but he didn't mean "tortured"! He meant that although Darcy and Lizzy in the end longed to fall into each other's arms and so on, they simply had to follow an established course and they did it without resentment, out of courtesy and respect for each other and for the manners... It is all part of the delicious fri son of the build-up and anticipation, a mystery, a ritual... men in those times (that is, not only or predominantly women) willingly read and wrote poetry, admired nature, appreciated art... we are talking of different attitudes, different values.

I will post the other verion of this story later I cant't be so specific in P&P Fan Fiction. I have always thought that Darcy would be a great lover. I can't believe that at twenty eight he hadn't had a mistress or two considering that that was the norm at the time. I think Elizabeth would want to be very careful not to give the impression that she was at all like Lydia and take the chance of losing his love , and people would be watching to see if she would be as wanton as her sister. I laughed when I read in an interview with C.F when he said the the characters did a lot of flirting and were horny as hell but nobody got laid.

I have always thought that Darcy would be a great lover. I can't believe that at twenty eight he hadn't had a mistress or two considering that that was the norm at the time. In my view it is debatable whether just having mistresses makes one a great lover... except, perhaps, that Darcy was fastidious and when he chose to do something, he aimed to do it well...;-)

Probably had good aim too!!

Wouldn't you just love to check it out!

Indeed!!!! What a shot!!

..and much the athlete!! Fencing (touche) and swimming, among other talents! ;-)

don't forget Jockeying either, ha!!!! He is quite the horseman:)

UH-OH!! THE GHOST IS BACK... Something most peculiar is happening with Yapp. I didn't even see all these posts until today because they didn't show up on my "new" page as they should have. Come to think of it, I should probably check the other boards to see if they're having the same problem. Hmmm... "Forgotten" Topics (Lisa) Why are the CF threads in my "forgotten" zone? Every time I want to read a message all 333 posts show up. It takes forever to load. What am I doing wrong? It was great when just the "new" messages showed up, but ever since my nine day power outage I've had problems. Can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong? I don't think it's you Leese, we all seem to be having the same type of problem. If you are seeing topics on your "forgotten" page just highlight them and hit the "remember" button at the top of the page. Though I don't think that's the problem...there is clearly some Count Almasy software thing happening here. Just so that you don't have to load the entire topic every time you come in, you could come in through the back door. For example, the keepsake board would be: http://www.spring.com/yapp-bin/restricted/read/drool/53/new Just replace the topic number when you want to go to the new messages on another board. Weird!! :-( (Stef) I saw the posts, and answered on like 1/21, and it vanished into thin air. Then more appeared and so I answered again. Ohh, CACA!! :-( Well, I guess things were just getting too exciting for yapp to handle...I'll track down Terry and Dave and see if they can figure it out.

Thanks Nan. I did what you said and it worked. For a week after my power outage I thought you guys had disappeared into the Twilight Zone. Finally I decided to check out the forgotten area, and low and behold... there you were! Glad you're back where yoo belong... in the main list.

I just tried to get Topic 68 on /since-7 and it came up with an internal server error message.

Try again, this is intermittent and will not be the end of the world!

I've tried again and still got the same result - i.e. no go. There are other people complaining of similar difficulties on other boards. No one can be sure anymore which boards are still in use.

In addition I've just noticed that my last but one post emigrated back to the future again...

After 22 days in the Dark Ages, FINALLY, BACK TO CIVILIZATION ! For those of you who had expressed concern about my well-being, I want to thank you. My husband and I are well (especially now !). It was hard and stressful, but we managed well, without loosing our good humour. Hopefully we will be back to our normal selves in a few days (psychologically and emotionally).Fortunately, we have not forgotten how works a computer, what was an object of great anguish during the crisis ! It is good to be able to come back, you were terribly missed.

Glad you are back..it is no fun watching tv in the dark..we learned that lesson from Hurricaine Fran in NC..Isn't computer withdrawal awful????

Nice to have you back with us, Sylvie. Jump right in.

I'm going to post this on all the boards since I know that many of you are having a problem with "new" posts... Sorry for dropping out if sight for a while--I've been remarkably busy this last couple of weeks. Hopefully, that is about to change for a while ;-) Anyone who had my office email may delete it from their address books as this is my last day at work (YAY!!) and that address will be disabled by the end of the day. I can now be reached at nan@ntr.net. You should use that one until Terry has a chance to change to the forwarding address on my Spring email (nan@www.spring.com) I'll catch up later people...sorry.

I'm going to post this in several places. Bookserve is going to get Bridget Jones' Diary for us. It will be US$10.18. It will take about two weeks to arrive, but they need a rough idea of how many to order. If you are interested, could you please email me and let me know how many copies you would want. Thanks.

Isn't computer withdrawal awful???? (Susan) Definitely, yes! as this is my last day at work (YAY!!) How come, Nan? Have you won the Lottery/Sweepstake or whatever? Nice to have you back!

POLTERGEIST (Arami) I just tried to get Topic 68 on /since-7 and it came up with an internal server error message. Well, at least that�s a fairly normal error. I get that one all the time. Anything else happening when you�re searching for new messages? (Terry) Try again, this is intermittent and will not be the end of the world! Oh, but honey it is when you just have to drool! ;-) (Arami) I've tried again and still got the same result - i.e. no go. There are other people complaining of similar difficulties on other boards. No one can be sure anymore which boards are still in use. Yes...that�s been a problem for me the last few weeks--I�ve had to go directly into the topic to see the new messages. But it seems okay now..well, for the moment anyway. BACK FROM SIBERIA (Sylvie) After 22 days in the Dark Ages, FINALLY, BACK TO CIVILIZATION ! Sylvie! Glad you�re okay ;-) Fortunately, we have not forgotten how works a computer, what was an object of great anguish during the crisis ! Oh, I know that feeling of withdrawal. I start to get a facial tick ;-p THE WORK THING (Nan) as this is my last day at work (YAY!!) (Bethan) How come, Nan? Have you won the Lottery/Sweepstake or whatever? Oy, I should be so lucky! No, nothing as wonderful as that, dear...just got tired of slamming my head against a wall. Time to take a little break and look forward to better things ;-)

(Arami) I just tried to get Topic 68 on /since-7 and it came up with an internal server error message. Well, at least that�s a fairly normal error. I get that one all the time. Anything else happening when you�re searching for new messages? Just a suggestion, although the "new" seems to be working again. If Arami's post is accurate, the problem may be that what you should have put was /since/-7 rather than /since-7. The missing slash will make a difference.

You're right, my mistake. That's because I usually use /new. Thanks.

I"M SO MAD!!!!! i just spent the last 40 mins. writing a new fanfic, i hit the submit reposnse button, and then i get an invalid command or message. IT's completely lost, unssaved, and it was my first fanfic in more than a year! AGH!

Ok, i couldn't let it go.. i wrote it again from memory, but i hope you like it. Not one new fanfic in almost a month! Well, here's something to get you all started. ANYONE is free to finish this� Just continue the thread as you please� ******************* It was an unusually quiet morning in the Longbourne household. Lizzy observed this as she wandered about the first floor, searching for someone with whom she could share this splendid morning. Unfortunately, the house was still, and no one but she, Cook and Hil were awake. The latter two were busy with morning duties, and could not be spared to converse on topics such as the beauty of the dawn sky, or the brisk air outdoors. Aside from the clattering of pots and pans, and the chopping of potatoes and vege ables in the kitchen, not a sound was heard. Usually, Mrs. Bennet's rantings and shrillings would be heard even at this hour, but perhaps the good fortune of having one daughter married and two engaged left granted Bennet some comfort for her long-suffering nerves, and therefore giving her a more peaceful sleep. Thus, Lizzy was to content herself for the next hour or two in solitude. Ever since her engagement to Darcy was announced, she found it more and more difficult to sleep through the night and awaken just a half hour before breakfast, as she usually did. Knowing that Darcy (along with her sister's fiancee) was to make his daily visit to the Longbourne household after the morning meal, Lizzy anticipated his arrival as early as the sun would rise. "Thinking of him will not bring him here any earlier than usua ' thought Lizzy, as she sat down to embroider a few handkerchiefs. "I cannot be so foolish, but yet, I cannot help it." Indeed, this was the case. Upon hearing her beloved renew his vows to her, Lizzy became quite attached to the man she once thought of as the "last man in the world she could ever marry." For the past week, she began to feel that her day would not begin until her Fitzwilliam came to visit. As she finished the last stitch on a handkerchief, Lizzy heard a knock at the door. "Do not bother yourself, Hil. I shall see who it is" said Lizzy, as she crossed paths with the distracted woman, who had enough to do at such an early hour. Lizzy opened the door, and to her surprise, found Darcy, quiet red in the face, standing on the front porch. Darcy was equally surprised, and after a moment, recollected himself and smilingly whispered, "Forgive me, Miss Bennet. I realize this is such an early hour. But I could not sleep, and I had this incredible feeling that you too would somehow be awake as well." "Indeed I am sir, but what if I were not?" said Lizzy, with a mischevious grin on upon her lips. "I was prepared to find a servant upon your door, and would inquire as to when the family might be awake" explained Darcy. "It would have at least given me the knowledge of how many hours I might wait until we could meet." "The family will be asleep for another hour or hour and a half. We could meet now, if you like." Replied Lizzy, half-jokingly, half seriously. Her seriousness took over, as she looked into her lover's eyes for some sign of comprehension. "Then, quick! Fetch your cloak and come with me!" whispered Darcy, who cherished the more than good fortune he encountered this morning. Lizzy soon disappeared, and reappeared in the foyer with her long brown cloak. Darcy instantly took her hand, covered it with quick kisses, and ran off with his beloved toward the woods�

Jennifer, you would be much safer writing in your word processor and then cutting and pasting it here. Much less chance of losing. it.

Jennifer: Interesting start. Why won't you be finishing it?? Although this scenario you set up could be fun as an interactive exercise. It would likely be pretty outrageous. What say you, ladies??

You're right, Jennifer, it's been too dry this past month. I was thrilled to see a new story but I was disappointed you didn't finish it. I'd be tempted to give it a tackle because you start out so beautifully and leave a lot open to possibility. One stipulation I would keep for myself though, no sex before marriage for them, but I'd let them come awfully close. However, it's your story so finish it if you can. If I don't see this finished in a couple of days though, I might add a segment.

Any other takers to the story?

You're right, Jennifer, it's been too dry this past month. I was thrilled to see a new story but I was disappointed you didn't finish it. I'd be tempted to give it a tackle because you start out so beautifully and leave a lot open to possibility. One stipulation I would keep for myself though, no sex before marriage for them, but I'd let them come awfully close. However, it's your story so finish it if you can. If I don't see this finished in a couple of days though, I might add a segment.

i know, i know... but i can't! this was the only thing that came to mind, and it sort of came out while i was in the middle of writing my master's thesis (which SHOULD take priority). it was just a sudden burst of creativity after having spent too long writing about post-colonial discourse theory (blah!) i INSIST! SOMEONE please take over! i really don't mind. the story is now communal property and anyone is free to do as they please with it. hope someone comes up with something-- i know i can't!

Methinks, me sees a bramble bush in those woods, which catches on Lizzy's flimsy muslin frock.....rrrrrrip.....tearrrrrrr. Oh, my what fun ensues!

She's wearing a less flimsy petticoat underneath. Now what ;-)?

Darcy is going to have to remove an article of clothing to put around her so that she can maintain some semblance of decency. (You getting all this, Heide?)

Now, which article would that be? His hat could cover one of her breasts, I suppose... but his waistcoat or even tailcoat would leave her lower parts exposed... (is that petticoat still in place, or also shredded now?)... Shirt? Okay, but leave his collar in place - in those times a gentleman's bare neck was a no-no... or is it perhaps time for him to remove his breeches yet? Um, don't forget he's wearing no underpants (they weren't in normal use yet)...

Please see Response #365 from Winter (Jennifer) for the beginning of this story. Thanks, Jennifer for your great intro. Sorry Karen and Arami. Try as I might, I couldn't get your wonderful, skin exposing ideas into my story but you guys can give it your own shot. By the way, it's late as I write this so I can't be held responsible. "Where are we going?" Lizzy asked laughingly. "Slow down, sir." Darcy's pace had slowed to a fast walk but his long stride was leaving her a few steps behind. He stopped and reached out his hand to her again. As their fingers met, he clasped his tightly over hers and pulled her along behind him. "I want to show you something, something I'll wager you have never seen before," Darcy said smiling broadly at her. He looked like a little boy eager to show off a new trick or pet to a sister. Elizabeth hung onto him for dear life as they hurried along the path toward Bandeymere Lake. "My dear, I have lived her all my life. I can not imagine there is anything here I have not..." She gasped as she beheld the vista before her. The sun had risen just a half hour ago and its rays were sparkling in the frosty air across the bare treetops. The sky was a pink and gold which was reflected back in the water in the same shimmering hues. Three pairs of geese were crossing the far side of the lake, leaving a silver wake behind them. A heron rose from some reeds along the shore and spread its ide wings low across the water, just seeming to touch the surface but never getting that close. Darcy dropped his walking stick, gloves and hat into the grass. "I rode by here this morning and knew I had to hurry to Longbourn to show you these colors if I could. There's a fine mist in the air that's just between dew and frost and seems to enhance everything. You can feel it in your hair and on your face and hands." Elizabeth removed her bonnet and dropped it beside his paraphernalia on the ground. He stood behind her as she gazed over the familiar landscape. "I have never seen it look this lovely", she sighed. "And I have seen it almost every day. It must be love that makes it look so beautiful." "It must be love," Darcy's voice whispered very closely behind her. Without thinking, she leaned back into him and felt his arms close around her clasping her to him. Lizzy knew that at any moment he would release her. Seconds ticked and still he held onto her. She could hear his breathing close behind her and then felt the warmth of a kiss on her ear. Lizzy closed her eyes and arched her neck feeling his mouth move down her ear and linger for a moment at her earlobe, nipping it just a bit. She knew it was time to step away but as his mouth travelled along her neck she sighed softly and felt his light touch at her waist become stronger and one hand begin to slide n rth, stopping just below her ribs. A thumb persisted upwards though, stroking the soft swell of her breasts. This was intolerable to Elizabeth, not for the reason that it was unseemly to be caressed in public by a man not yet her husband but for the reason that she longed for even more. She swayed within his embrace, moving her head to the side so she would leave even more expanse of neck for him to kiss. His right hand was sliding across her abdomen while the left hand was caressing the exposed skin above her breasts, the fingers sometimes sliding between them down into her gown. No words had yet passed between them but as his mouth moved along her jaw and cheek, she realized she was making soft gasps with every breath and his breathing was loud and ragged. It was time to stop now, wasn't it? His fingers were getting extremely close to parts of her body she was even embarrassed to touch and still she wanted more. Elizabeth turned within Darcy's arms to look at him and saw dismay cross his face. She knew he was returning to his senses but before he could completely recover, she threw her arms around his neck and kissed him with reckless passion. His lips opened against hers as she moved her fingers through his hair, toying with his curls. She pressed her body tightly against his, leaving enough room to accommodate his hand which continued to roam across her stomach and waist and, to her even greater pleasure, tan alizingly across her breasts. As his head moved down to trace her collarbone with his mouth, Lizzy's lips roamed across his cheek and ear. She stopped to whisper to him. "I am hungry for you." "Have you not yet had breakfast?" Darcy murmured with a smile in his voice. "No," she laughed, "but I think I shall have it now." And she pulled his hand to her lips and drew his little finger into her mouth. Elizabeth woke with a start. She was perspiring and breathing heavily. Her nightdress was askew, the neck opened wide with one shoulder completely exposed. She pulled the bedcovers around her as she sat up, shivering violently, and recalled her dream. She was shaken by the clarity of her recollection. Could she really be so wanton? Surely she would never act so unladylike, even after marriage. She leaned back into the pillows and thought about getting up for the day but saw by her clock that it was only six o'clock. The family would not be stirring for at least another hour or even two. Perhaps she could sleep and dream about her beloved again. She sat up and threw her legs over the side of the bed. Better not to have such dreams again. As she dressed, she found herself stopping and staring off into space, remembering parts of her dream. She would shake herself and continue dressing but then drift off again with a secret smile. His touch felt so real. Would it really be like that? Finding Hill and Cook busy downstairs, Lizzy found work embroidering some handkerchiefs until the rest of the family would awaken. She willed herself to stop thinking about her dream and let it fade as the sun rose higher. She was startled to hear a knock at the door but opened it to find Darcy on the doorstep, looking embarrassed. "Forgive me, Miss Bennet,"he explained. "I realize this is such an early hour. But I could not sleep, and I had this incredible feeling that you too would somehow be awake as well." Elizabeth could not help herself. "Indeed I am sir, but what if I were not?" she said with a mischievous grin on upon her lips. "I was prepared to find a servant upon your door, and would inquire as to when the family might be awake" explained Darcy. "It would have at least given me the knowledge of how many hours I might wait until we could meet." "The family will be asleep for another hour or hour and a half. We could meet now, if you like." Elizabeth felt perplexed as she heard these words come out of her mouth. "Then, quick! Fetch your cloak and come with me!" whispered Darcy. Elizabeth hurriedly put on her cloak, wondering is this had really been part of her dream but surely dreams did not come true. Darcy took her hand, covered it with quick kisses, and ran off with his beloved toward the woods... THE END�

heide! this is excellent!!!!! i'm putting this in my personal archives of favorite fanfic.... thanks for finishing it! happy valentine's day everyone! love, jenn

#%&*%!!! Bad girl!! You really had me going. Heide that was wonderful...so what if you didn't take our critical plot points into consideration! You are forgiven. Oh wait, it is six o'clock a.m. and there is someone at the door...I must go see who it is...

Beautifully written, Heide!

Acquitted yourself extremely well.

Heide, Heide, Heide, you've done it again

Well, Karen, did you have a nice visit this morning? Or was it all just a dream. Thank you ladies. I hope you began the story with Jennifer's post first to get the full effect of the end of the story (at least I hope it is effective). I

What a glorious morning! Perhaps I should get up more early in the morning from now on. Thank you Heide and Winter! I am always astonished by the high quality of the writing and the beautiful creativity that I found here. A delight forever so irresitible! My husband on reading it, exclaim in shock: What! It was just a dream? (Where's the rest of it !!! ) A disappoint tone in is voice, well, I can't say that I did not felt the same lump in my throat when I discovered it myself. It seem to me Heide that you are becoming an expert in the art of teasing, as much as Lizzie! ; ) A Happy Valentine to everyone!

Thank you, Sylvie. Your English is so good, I forget that it's not your natural language. I feel just a little bit funny knowing that you're husband is helping you translate. I hope he doesn't think we're all a bunch of wanton, hyper-sexed lunatics. Anyway, I'm glad you're back.

Heide. In fact, I asked my husband to read your text because I wanted to have a male point of view on the description of that "special" part of life of my favorites heros! What does a man think of those fantasies, is it different from us? I have notice that men do not write sensual encounter between Lizzie and Darcy (none that I am aware of), and that puzzles me a little! So I had to ask to relieve my curiosity. Suprisingly, he told me that had he to describe an encounter like the one in your story, e woud have used similarly words. It seems that we do not differ that much in are views (and appreciation) on sensual fantasy after all, gender does not appear to count much in the balance. But be assured, my husband is very happy for me since I have discovered this site ( my ladies's site as I like to call it !) because he knows that I enjoyed myself every time I come. My answer is a little bit long and perhaps not too clear, I hope you will forgive me for it. I am not yet familiar with the ways of chatting and less with expressing myself clearly in only a few words in English. I know what I want to say in French but turning my ideas in English with the words I already know is not always easy. That is why I have long text, but I will learn, I will learn to do better! Thank you again for sharing your literary talents with us.

My Apologies In my haste to comment on the story, I neglected Jennifer's most important contribution--the story setup. Excellent! Feel free to toss out any others that come to mind because sometimes we all go dry when it comes to ideas. Well, Karen, did you have a nice visit this morning? Or was it all just a dream. Must have been a short in the electrical when the doorbell rang that early. Think I need to make a phone call--but it won't be about fixing the doorbell! Sylvie Thanks for sharing your husband's perspective. I would have never guessed that men's sexual fantasy bore any resemblance to women's. Although, there have been male romance writers who write under female pseudonyms--but doesn't that only prove they know what we like to think about but not that they themselves have those thoughts?????

he knows that I enjoyed myself every time I come. My answer is a little bit long and perhaps not too clear... On the contrary, Sylvie, it seems very clear to me...;-)

I had lunch with Jenn on Friday, she came up to Boston to visit the SO and she said she hoped someone would finish the story; I believe Heide's name came up during the lunch and Heide were your ears burning, btw on Friday?????

Has anyone heard from StephanieB lately? It has been ages since she posted any of Summer Masquerade Ball or Concessions.....I hope she's ok.

Look in the Film Discussion.

Thank you Arami!

It's been almost a month, ladies. Any new ideas? Jennifer, I'd love one of your intros again. Hmmm, how about this? A comparative study of Charlotte and Mr. Collins' first night of wedded bliss; Jane and Bingley's; and Lizzy and Darcy's. Compare and contrast. How are they similar? How are they different? Too much like homework? Oh, but what fun.

Heide, as a matter of fact a story has been brewing in my mind for the last few weeks now. unfortunately, I have to get this thesis written and turned in, so it could be another week. I don't know... it's not P&P related, but definitely a spin off of a literary classic. Let me give you a 'teaser': Remember the children's classic story "The Secret Garden'? I was planning on writing a 'prequel' about the romance between Archibald Craven and what's her name (Anyway, Colin's parents). I was inspired after I saw the 1992 version on television 2 weeks ago, and I thought what neat idea to find out how these two met, and what their courtship might've been like. Anyway, I'm also willing to give this idea over to someone, if you're itching to get it done. I more into coming up with story ideas than writing t em anyway. Comments? feedback? post them here. (i'm already swamped with school related email as it is)

Lilias is her name Jen.:)

YES! Thank you, Laura! I don't have my copy with me here in L.A.. One of these days, I'm gonna have to rummage through my parents' garage for my old books before they donate them all to the salvation army without my consent(they've been known to this often, which really annoys me). (Wasn't this a "brady bunch" episode?) I really don't know when I'm gonna start this. Hopefully, this weekend if I get the chance. I also might come up with a P&P2 storyline, and again, I'll leave it to anyone to finsh.

(Winter) (Wasn't this a "brady bunch" episode?) Yep, but in that case it was Marcia's diary. Child of the 70's...what can I say? ;-)

Winter, there's a very good adult sequel (well, I certainly enjoyed it) to The Secret Garden, called Misselthwaite by Susan Moody (Coronet Books). But it is very sad. Everyone dies....Colin's father, Dickon, Richard (son of Mary and Colin), Colin.....only Mary survives.

Sounds God-awful depressing!!!! Just last week they had the CF Secret Garden on, but I must admit I like the one with John Lynch and Dame Maggie Smith much better.

Just last week they had the CF Secret Garden on, but I must admit I like the one with John Lynch and Dame Maggie Smith much better. Ooo.. I saw that one. I was really uncomfortable watching it. The actress who played Mary had this awful tendency to try an English accent, but would soon garble it with what sounded like her native Southern accent. I endured it, though, just to see Colin. So boyish and fresh-faced! The Maggie Smith version will be on TV again this Sunday. If you have Cinemax2, check your local listings. It's on here at around 5 in the afternoon. AGH! I want to see more fanfic! How about someone whipping up a short "morning after" (P&P) story? ;-)We always like those....

Go to it, jen;)