Captivated by Youth and Beauty: Mr. Bennet's story

Mr. Bennet, the very man we are introduced to in Pride and Prejudice, who is the father of five daughters and husband of a wife with sensitive nerves, was known to spend most of his time in his library as his only refuge from the silliness of the females that overran his home. Now, however, he is in his declining years, being coaxed by his daughter Elizabeth to share the story that only he can tell.

At one time, he was a young man who had just inherited a country estate of two thousand pounds per annum. In what way did this change of circumstance affect him? How did he react to the prospects that were now open to him? As it turned out, his determination to be deliberate and reasoning in his new circumstances began smooth enough. That is, until he found himself captivated by the youth and beauty of a certain young lady. With that came obstacles aplenty that had to be overcome before he could bring home a bride to Longbourn.

One of his favorite authors had written: "the course of true love never does run smooth." Just how does he manage to secure the love of the lady whose incomparable beauty has captured his imagination and heart? The situation is set for a love story which could rival that of his daughter and the famous Mr. Darcy, but this is the story of Mr. Bennet.