The Matters At Mansfield: (Or, The Crawford Affair) (Mr. & Mrs. Darcy Mysteries) - Plot & Excerpts
He was a tall, serious-looking man perhaps a year or two younger than Darcy, and wore the black coat of a clergyman. Despite his sober mien, he had a kind face, though Elizabeth privately admitted that her assessment might be influenced by the fact that he had somehow induced Mrs. Norris to stop talking—a kindness to them all.He was speaking to Maria’s champion as they approached.“Aunt Norris, if Mr. Crawford is capable of contrition, I am sure he feels it now. Let us leave him to the reflections of his own conscience.”Mr. Crawford cleared his throat. “Edmund, I—”He stopped at a look from Edmund. It was the clergyman whose expression seemed to hold the most regret.“We are no longer on such intimate terms of friendship. You may address me as Mr. Bertram.”“Of course.” A look of remorse indeed seemed to overcome him. “Mr. Bertram, I am sorry for my part in the events of last year.”Mr. Bertram regarded him in silence for a long minute. “Maria, this man is not worth your anguish.
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