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of you ever think both Jane and I could be so blessed?”
    Mrs. Gardiner smiled. “Mr. Bingley could not be more amiable, and he matches our Jane perfectly. Mr. Darcy is more complicated, Elizabeth, but from the time I met him last August, I knew his devotion to you would create a perfect world for you two.You are both of a solitary nature; so as Mr. Bingley fits Jane, Mr. Darcy fits you.”
    â€œIt amazes me I once found him to be disagreeable,” Elizabeth mused. “Now, I admit I cannot stand to be away from Fitzwilliam for very long.”
    â€œOur Lizzy met her match, Aunt,” Jane laughed.
    Elizabeth enjoyed the humor at her expense. “Mr. Darcy captured my heart.”
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    Bingley and Darcy rode easily; Bingley found the company pleasurable, while Darcy preferred riding when he had things on his mind. Reaching Lambton, Darcy turned to his friend. “Bingley, I hope you will not be offended. I want to speak to Mr. Spencer about Elizabeth’s condition. Mrs. Darcy had a recent accident, and I want to be sure everything is well. I shall not be long, though.”
    â€œOf course, Darcy. I would like to find something special for Jane. Shall I meet you in half an hour at the Royal Crown?”
    â€œWe will have something to drink before returning to Pemberley.Thirty minutes it is, Sir.”
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    Darcy posted the letters and walked briskly to Mr. Spencer’s house. He asked the housekeeper to see the doctor.

    â€œMr. Darcy.” Mr. Spencer suspected he would see Darcy today.“I see your wife spoke to you, Sir.”
    â€œShe has, Mr. Spencer. Now, I would like your learned opinion of Mrs. Darcy’s condition.” Darcy took the seat Mr. Spencer offered.
    â€œWell, Mr. Darcy, I believe your wife has as good of a chance for a complete delivery as does any other woman. Her recent accident should cause no long-term problems. Mrs. Darcy suspected her condition prior to the fall. She did all the right things during the fall. Mrs. Darcy protected the baby; she is a very smart woman, Sir.”
    Darcy found a new respect for his wife. “My Elizabeth is remarkable.”
    â€œMr. Darcy, your sister was the last life brought into Pemberley’s world. Since Miss Darcy’s birth, you knew nothing but death in your home. Mrs. Darcy will change that for you. Of course, I cannot guarantee a live birth, but I have no reason to think otherwise.”
    â€œAre there any precautions of which I should be aware, Mr. Spencer?”
    â€œI warned Mrs. Darcy about the terrain surrounding Pemberley, but your wife is healthy. She needs to be cautious but not frightened of her everyday activities.”
    The next question brought Darcy some discomfort. “Mr. Spencer, what of my private relationship with my wife?”
    â€œMr. Darcy.”The man stood to come to sit across from him. The doctor knew it cost Darcy a great deal to open himself up to these questions. “There are many misconceptions about intimate relationships between a man and a woman when she is with child. I hear old wives’ tales, which suggest the baby will see the gentleman’s manhood and refuse to enter the world. These are ridiculous to a man of science such as I. Normal relationships are acceptable, Mr. Darcy, until your wife’s lying in. Be aware of her abdomen as the baby grows. Place no extra
weight on her as she expands, but there is no reason to abstain from your wife’s attentions. Keep her life as normal as possible, but do so within reason, and your chance of an heir will be in your favor.”
    â€œYou must think me a foolish husband, Mr. Spencer.” Darcy shifted uncomfortably in his chair.
    â€œOn the contrary, Mr. Darcy. I wish the husbands of many of my patients cared as much for their wives as you do for Mrs. Darcy. You, obviously, want what is best for her and are willing to accept some discomfort to have accurate information.”
    â€œMr. Spencer,