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This story was posted (unfinished) in Spanish last year.

The story is divided into 4 parts.

Part I

1765 a 1789

For several generations, the Bennet family had lived in Longbourn, and were one of the most important families in the vicinity of Meryton. The estate had been inherited through the male lineage, following an age-old tradition that had been in place for centuries. However, George Bennet and his father agreed to break the entailment and allow both male and female lines of the family to inherit the estate. This decision marked a significant shift in the history of the Bennet family.

Gerald Bennet's first and only son, Thomas Bennet, was born in the year 1765. His mother survived the childbirth, but it had been a complicated one, which left her unable to bear more children.

Thomas was the apple of his parent's eyes, especially, his mother's, who was overprotective of him. Due to his mother's nature and the family's wealth, Thomas grew up with very little contact with most of the neighbours.

His father read him stories from a young age, and by the time he was five, Thomas had learned to read on his own. George encouraged his son to study as much as he wanted and took responsibility for supervising his education. The young Thomas was a bright and curious child who was eager to learn, and his father was happy to indulge his son's thirst for knowledge.

Thomas had only one friend, the son of the owner of Purvis Lodge, Frederick Carey. The two boys were the same age and shared similar interests, which brought them closer. Frederick had a younger sister named Elizabeth, who was five years younger than the boys. Thomas was often annoyed by her presence, as she followed them everywhere and always wanted to play with them.

When Frederick completed his studies, his mother, Mrs. Carey, threw a grand party to celebrate and invited all the important families of Meryton to attend. The guest list included the Bennets and the Gardiners, who were her husband's cousins. It was a lavish affair, with a sumptuous feast and lively music.

At that party, Thomas met Fanny Gardiner, a beautiful young woman who had only recently entered society. Her charming demeanour and captivating smile immediately caught the attention of several gentlemen, who considered her to be the most beautiful young woman in Meryton. During the party, Thomas also had the opportunity to meet his friend's sister, Elizabeth Carey, whom he had not seen in almost two years.

Upon seeing Miss Carey, Thomas was taken aback by how much she had changed. She had blossomed into a stunning young woman, with a curvaceous figure that was a far cry from her previously thin and childlike appearance. Thomas could not help but be captivated by her striking emerald eyes, which were framed by long, dark lashes. He could not believe that he had never noticed them before, despite knowing her for so many years. Her skin was as pale as snow, which only served to accentuate the beauty of her dark, luscious hair that was elegantly styled. To Thomas, there was simply no other woman in the world who could compare to Elizabeth Carey's breathtaking beauty.

As they sat down for dinner, Thomas felt lucky to have ended up sitting next to Miss Carey. As they started conversing, he realized that Elizabeth was not only a pretty face. She turned out to be an educated and intelligent woman with a keen interest in literature.

As they discussed their favourite books, Thomas mentioned how much he enjoyed Gulliver's Travels, and Elizabeth responded, "It is also one of my favourite books, Mr. Bennet. I consider it a critical work of the society we live in." She smiled, "What I like the most is the Voyage to Lilliput."

"I partially agree, but I prefer his third voyage."

Elizabeth laughed, "I hope that at Oxford you learned more useful things than at The Great Academy of Lagado, otherwise I will be quite disappointed with the educational system of our Kingdom."

Thomas smiled, impressed with her knowledge and wit, and replied "I assure you that Oxford's education is better –"

Their conversation was interrupted as Elizabeth's brother called her over to play the piano.

Elizabeth Carey was privileged to have parents who placed a great emphasis on her education from a very young age. Her mother taught her how to play the piano and speak French, while her father and brother taught her mathematics. She also had masters in various other subjects, including drawing, painting, singing, and Italian.

Thomas listened enthralled; he was captivated by the emotions she infused into her music. As the days passed, Thomas found himself thinking about Elizabeth more and more, and eventually, he fell deeply in love with her. He began to sit next to her at every opportunity, striking up conversations and even finding excuses to spend more time with her.

Both Elizabeth's and Thomas' parents noticed the growing interest between the two young people and allowed their relationship to develop naturally. However, they knew that the two were still too young to get married, as Thomas was only 22, and Elizabeth was about to turn 17.

Sadly, fate intervened at a ball in Meryton, and Thomas' hopes of a future with Elizabeth Carey were shattered.