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I would do without an heir for Pemberley if it meant carrying my heir would put Mrs. Darcy’s health in danger. I want nothing to happen to her. Please remember that when you are called upon regarding the delivery of our child. Mrs. Darcy is to be your priority.”
    â€œI understand, Sir. Thank you for explaining your feelings to me. I will convey your wishes to the midwife you choose.”
    Darcy expended as much emotionally as he could afford on this matter; he stood to leave. “Thank you, Mr. Spencer, for addressing my concerns.” With polite farewells the men separated. Spencer stood in disbelief at how much Darcy changed since meeting Mrs. Darcy. Pemberley, in the doctor’s opinion, would never be the same.
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    â€œI hope you have not been here long, Bingley,” Darcy offered as he slid into the chair across from his friend.
    â€œNo, Darcy, I just arrived. May I order something for you?”
    â€œSome tea would be nice.” Bingley motioned for an additional cup to be brought to the table. The locals scrambled to meet Darcy’s needs. His presence in Lambton created a buzz of activity; many in the area owed their existence to the estate. “Did you find something for Mrs. Bingley?”
    â€œI bought her a new handkerchief,” Bingley began. “I resolved after our conversation the other day, I would let my
Jane know of my devotion to her whenever I can. Do you not think little ‘gifts’ appropriate, Darcy?”
    â€œBingley, I learned my lesson about offering advice on your and Mrs. Bingley’s relationship.” Darcy chuckled lightly, a bit embarrassed by his own admission.
    Charles laughed; Darcy once tried to keep Bingley and Jane apart.“I am asking your advice, Darcy.”
    Darcy knew Bingley still lacked self-confidence in most of his interactions with others; Charles handled conflict with retreat rather than surety. “Bingley, I believe any woman responds to spontaneous examples of affection from the man she favors. Shower Mrs. Bingley with gifts or simply express your devotion to her when the opportunity arises. Do not worry about Mrs. Bingley’s regard for you. Obviously, if it did not diminish in the months you were apart, it is not likely to do so now.”
    â€œDo you believe that to be so, Darcy?”
    â€œI most certainly do, Bingley.”
    â€œMy fear is we are too close to Longbourn for our marital felicity. Mrs. Bennet appears at our door regularly, and Jane’s kindness will not allow her to rebuke her mother.” Bingley paused and looked a bit uncomfortable with his next thoughts. “Mrs. Bingley is not willing to abandon Netherfield yet, but if things do not change soon, I will try to convince her. If that were so, would you help me find something closer to Pemberley? I would like Jane to have access to Mrs. Darcy; her family is important to my wife.”
    â€œMrs. Darcy would certainly welcome such a change, as would I. We spent little time together since our respective engagements.”
    â€œMale companionship has been lean at Netherfield. Even going shooting became an ordeal.” Bingley looked uncomfortable again.
    Darcy tried to assure his friend. “When you are ready to
change, Charles, it would do me well to serve you once again. In the meantime, I will be aware of any land which may come available.”
    â€œDarcy, are you as content with marriage as you seem?”
    â€œBingley, Elizabeth’s presence creates such satisfaction. Pemberley was never so alive; you should have seen her and Georgiana at the tenant’s celebration. I could not be prouder of either of them.When I chose Elizabeth as my wife, I chose her obvious beauty but also her wit, her intelligence, her compassion, and her devotion. I need a woman beside me who will help me transition Pemberley into a new age. Elizabeth is that woman for me.”
    â€œYour words sound as if you plan for your estate, and