Lizzy
I'm so happy 2 hear it. I'm so happy w/ everything!
Darcy
Me 2.
Jane
Where r u?
Lizzy
Darcy and I went for a walk. I have ....
We're engaged!
Jane
WHAT?!?! Are u sure this is what u want?
Lizzy
Yes, we're going 2 b so happy 4ever! We're madly in .
Jane
U have 2 tell me everything! When did u change ur mind?
Lizzy
I mean, have u seen Pemberley?
Jane
Haha
Lizzy
Jk, but yes, I am head over . He's my person. Wait until I tell u the whole .
Jane
Meet me downstairs asap!
Mr. Bennet
Hey, Lizzy, Darcy came by. What the ?? You're ENGAGED?
Lizzy
Yes. We're in . Will u give us ur blessing?
Mr. Bennet
Of course, if you're % sure.
Lizzy
I am, Dad. It's a really long story, but trust me--it's the right decision!
BTW, Darcy was the 1 who paid Wickham's debts in London and set things right with Lydia.
Mr. Bennet
Darcy?! I really thought it was ur uncle. In that , I'm 2 have Darcy as a future son-in-law.
Lizzy
Mrs. Bennet Can you believe it?! 3 daughters married! And 1 landed the hottest, richest guy around!
REPLY
Lizzy: Mom, we really need 2 get u off social media. #NetiquetteFail Mr. Bennet: If any other guys want to come ask 4 my blessing, my is open!
Lizzy
Darcy, tell me how u fell 4 me.
Darcy
I can't the exact moment. But I was in the middle b4 I knew I'd begun.
Lizzy
Tell me the truth. Did you like that I was mean 2 u?
Darcy
I liked that u could hold ur own.
Lizzy
R u going 2 tell ur aunt about us? --LB
Darcy
Haha, I've been putting it off, but I just need 2 get it over w/ and send the .
Lizzy
Do u want me 2 sit next 2 u and admire ur most excellent writing?
Darcy
Ha!
Lizzy Lizzy has changed her relationship status from Single to Married.
REPLY
Lizzy Lizzy has changed her address to Pemberley.
Darcy and Georgiana like this.
REPLY
Netherfield Estate is now for sale.
Lizzy: Jane! So happy u & ur hubby r moving closer to us!
From: Lydia Wickham (Bennet)
To: Lydia Wickham (Bennet)
Subject: money, please
hooray! ur FINALLY married! and rich 2! let me know if u have 2 spare, bc Wickham and I could use it. not 2 much. no worries if not.
ttyl,
lydia xo
From: Lizzy Darcy (Bennet)
To: Lydia Wickham (Bennet)
Subject: money, please
Um, no.
Thank goodness I didn't Collins! Or Wickham! Or anyone else, 4 that matter. It just goes 2 show, eventually true love finds us all, if only we open our 2 the adventure! Lizzy + Darcy = MTB
The 411 for Those Not in the Know
411: Information
ASAP: As Soon As Possible BFF: Best Friend Forever BRB: Be Right Back
BTW: By The Way
FML: F*ck My Life
FOMO: Fear Of Missing Out FTW: For The Win
FYI: For Your Information G2G: Got To Go
GTFO: Get The F*ck Out ICYMI: In Case You Missed It IDK: I Don't Know
IMHO: In My Humble Opinion IRL: In Real Life
JK: Just Kidding
LMAO: Laughing My A$$ Off LOL: Laughing Out Loud LOLZ: Laughing Out Loud (ironically) MTB: Meant To Be
NBD: No Big Deal
NTM: Not Much
NVMD: Nevermind
OMG: Oh My God
OTP: One True Pairing OTW: On The Way
SMH: Shaking My Head STFU: Shut The F*ck Up TBH: To Be Honest
TL;DR: Too Long; Didn't Read TTYL: Talk To You Later TY: Thank You
WTF: What The F*ck?
YOLO: You Only Live Once
Some Emotions You Might Find in This Book
Angry
Anguish Anxious Confounded Cool
Crying Laughing Dead (or Dying) Disappointed Embarrassed Evil (Devil) Flirty Friendly (wink, wink) Goofy
Happy
In Love (and/or Lovestruck) Innocent Nervous Really Angry Sad
Sad (and Crying) Sad (and Sobbing) Scared (and Screaming) Sheepish (and/or Grimacing) Shocked Sick
Silent Sleepy Sly
Surprised Unamused Worried
COURTNEY CARBONE studied English and creative writing in the US and Australia before becoming a children's book writer and editor in New York City. Her favorite things include Brit lit, trivia nights, board games, stand-up comedy, improv, bookstores, libraries, brick-oven pizza, salted-caramel macarons, theme parties, sharks, puns, portmanteaus, and '90s pop culture.
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JANE AUSTEN was born in England in 1775. Her best-known works are Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, and Emma. Filled with wit and social commentary, Austen's novels are not only critically acclaimed but also extremely popular. Her books are some of the most widely read and beloved in the English language.
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