Forgotten Scenes Involving Lady Catherine, Mr. Collins, and Mr. Darcy

Every once in awhile I will read Pride and Prejudice to my mom until she goes to sleep or until our conversation keeps us up to late. (Yes, sleeping isn't always involved. ;)) Anyway, we noticed a few missing scenes as I was reading to her the other night and I just wanted to share our imaginings with you.

As we strolled the garden with Lizzy and Lady Catherine we learned of the alarming report Lady Catherine had received. In thinking of this scene my mom and I imagined that, as the book suggests, if Mr. Collins was in attendance when Lady Catherine heard of the "intended engagement of her nephew" the gentleman would begin to apologize for his shortcomings in not marrying his poor young cousin so that such a circumstance would be impossible. He would, of course, have the good manners not to blame his dear Charlotte. Can you even imagine such a scene?! That would have been hilarious to witness. Concluding the visit hastily the great lady would begin planning her trek to Meryton and the gentleman would scurry home to write Mr. Bennet.

Now fast forward to the scene that is also alluded to in the book where Lady Catherine confronts Mr. Darcy about the rumor. Am I the only one who wants to SEE this scene?! That would have been fantastic. Mr. Darcy would be positioned at a window while Lady Catherine would rant and rave about her meeting with Elizabeth. She'd be determined to make Darcy understand how unreasonable the young lady had been and how presumptuous she was. Darcy would be listening and as he learned of Lizzy's reaction he might allow himself a smile of admiration or pride before setting off for Meryton. Perhaps even leaving Lady Catherine in mid-sentence. OOOHHH, that scene would have been glorious!!! :D Wouldn't you agree?

Well, I must be off. Do consider reading Pride and Prejudice sometime soon.

Yours truly,
Cordy