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  Lizzy

  I'm so happy 2 hear it. I'm so happy w/ everything!

  Darcy

  Me 2.

  Jane

  Where r u?

  Lizzy

  Darcy and I went for a walk. I have ....

  We're engaged!

  Jane

  WHAT?!?! Are u sure this is what u want?

  Lizzy

  Yes, we're going 2 b so happy 4ever! We're madly in .

  Jane

  U have 2 tell me everything! When did u change ur mind?

  Lizzy

  I mean, have u seen Pemberley?

  Jane

  Haha

  Lizzy

  Jk, but yes, I am head over . He's my person. Wait until I tell u the whole .

  Jane

  Meet me downstairs asap!

  Mr. Bennet

  Hey, Lizzy, Darcy came by. What the ?? You're ENGAGED?

  Lizzy

  Yes. We're in . Will u give us ur blessing?

  Mr. Bennet

  Of course, if you're % sure.

  Lizzy

  I am, Dad. It's a really long story, but trust me--it's the right decision!

  BTW, Darcy was the 1 who paid Wickham's debts in London and set things right with Lydia.

  Mr. Bennet

  Darcy?! I really thought it was ur uncle. In that , I'm 2 have Darcy as a future son-in-law.

  Lizzy

  Mrs. Bennet Can you believe it?! 3 daughters married! And 1 landed the hottest, richest guy around!

  REPLY

  Lizzy: Mom, we really need 2 get u off social media. #NetiquetteFail Mr. Bennet: If any other guys want to come ask 4 my blessing, my is open!

  Lizzy

  Darcy, tell me how u fell 4 me.

  Darcy

  I can't the exact moment. But I was in the middle b4 I knew I'd begun.

  Lizzy

  Tell me the truth. Did you like that I was mean 2 u?

  Darcy

  I liked that u could hold ur own.

  Lizzy

  R u going 2 tell ur aunt about us? --LB

  Darcy

  Haha, I've been putting it off, but I just need 2 get it over w/ and send the .

  Lizzy

  Do u want me 2 sit next 2 u and admire ur most excellent writing?

  Darcy

  Ha!

  Lizzy Lizzy has changed her relationship status from Single to Married.

  REPLY

  Lizzy Lizzy has changed her address to Pemberley.

  Darcy and Georgiana like this.

  REPLY

  Miss Bingley: There goes the neighborhood.

  Netherfield Estate is now for sale.

  Lizzy: Jane! So happy u & ur hubby r moving closer to us!

  From: Lydia Wickham (Bennet)

  To: Lydia Wickham (Bennet)

  Subject: money, please

  hooray! ur FINALLY married! and rich 2! let me know if u have 2 spare, bc Wickham and I could use it. not 2 much. no worries if not.

  ttyl,

  lydia xo

  From: Lizzy Darcy (Bennet)

  To: Lydia Wickham (Bennet)

  Subject: money, please

  Um, no.

  Thank goodness I didn't Collins! Or Wickham! Or anyone else, 4 that matter. It just goes 2 show, eventually true love finds us all, if only we open our 2 the adventure! Lizzy + Darcy = MTB

  The 411 for Those Not in the Know

  411: Information

  ASAP: As Soon As Possible BFF: Best Friend Forever BRB: Be Right Back

  BTW: By The Way

  FML: F*ck My Life

  FOMO: Fear Of Missing Out FTW: For The Win

  FYI: For Your Information G2G: Got To Go

  GTFO: Get The F*ck Out ICYMI: In Case You Missed It IDK: I Don't Know

  IMHO: In My Humble Opinion IRL: In Real Life

  JK: Just Kidding

  LMAO: Laughing My A$$ Off LOL: Laughing Out Loud LOLZ: Laughing Out Loud (ironically) MTB: Meant To Be

  NBD: No Big Deal

  NTM: Not Much

  NVMD: Nevermind

  OMG: Oh My God

  OTP: One True Pairing OTW: On The Way

  SMH: Shaking My Head STFU: Shut The F*ck Up TBH: To Be Honest

  TL;DR: Too Long; Didn't Read TTYL: Talk To You Later TY: Thank You

  WTF: What The F*ck?

  YOLO: You Only Live Once

  Some Emotions You Might Find in This Book

  Angry

  Anguish Anxious Confounded Cool

  Crying Laughing Dead (or Dying) Disappointed Embarrassed Evil (Devil) Flirty Friendly (wink, wink) Goofy

  Happy

  In Love (and/or Lovestruck) Innocent Nervous Really Angry Sad

  Sad (and Crying) Sad (and Sobbing) Scared (and Screaming) Sheepish (and/or Grimacing) Shocked Sick

  Silent Sleepy Sly

  Surprised Unamused Worried

  COURTNEY CARBONE studied English and creative writing in the US and Australia before becoming a children's book writer and editor in New York City. Her favorite things include Brit lit, trivia nights, board games, stand-up comedy, improv, bookstores, libraries, brick-oven pizza, salted-caramel macarons, theme parties, sharks, puns, portmanteaus, and '90s pop culture.

  @CBCarbone

  Court neyCar bone. com

  JANE AUSTEN was born in England in 1775. Her best-known works are Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, and Emma. Filled with wit and social commentary, Austen's novels are not only critically acclaimed but also extremely popular. Her books are some of the most widely read and beloved in the English language.

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