Would Mr Darcy Approve of Me?

My sister reminded me that in Pride and Prejudice, Elizabeth Bennett was quite the walker. She lived in beauty, and wanted to be out of doors. Although there were times she read a book or talked with her sister about the two horseback-riding wealthy gentlemen, the English countryside would forever call out to her like a magnet.

But there was mud in that countryside, sometimes; and manure all the time, and water of a variety of types. You can see it in the series. 

In a recent blog post I included a photo that showed my own wet jeans - and socks. and shoes! To this, my sister replied, "I love your blog about St Michael's Mount! The bottoms of your pant legs are wet for 6-8 inches! It reminds me of when Elizabeth Bennett walked over to Netherfield to see her sister who was sick. Bingley's mean sister commented to Mr Darcy that Elizabeth's petticoats 'were 6 inches deep in mud!'"

                                                        

6 inches of mud

Bingley's mean sister would certainly NEVER go walking in mud. Bingley's mean sister liked Mr Darcy, and thought that if she brought Elizabeth's mud to Darcy's attention, Darcy would lose his interest in Elizabeth, and like her.

As you all know the denouement of the story, I don't need to tell you that having muddy skirts never hurt anybody's love story. My own jeans are in the washing machine right this very minute. This is because we walked St Michael's Way again today, and I know that Elizabeth Bennett would approve of me. 

And yes, I think Mr Darcy would too. Do you?

See you along the way!

the SconeLady

The mud in this English countryside