Miss Elizabeth, Between sitting with Luke and listening to my two male cousins, I am in desperate need of female company. My husband is too enamored of our daughter to spare a conversation for his wife, Georgiana is too sweet, and Miss Bingley too much herself. Please say you will spend the afternoon with me at Netherfield. I would be grateful for your company. Bring Miss Bennet with you if you like.
Lady Marianne Pickering