The Darcys Give a Ball a gentle joke Author:Elizabeth Newark Whatever will Mr. Darcy say...with his son falling in love, his daughter almost lured into an elopement, and his niece the new target of Miss Caroline Bingley's meddling, Mr. Darcy has his hands full keeping the next generation away fro;m scandal. Sons and daughters share the physical and personality traits of their parents, but of course have ... more »minds of their own--and as Mrs. Darcy says to her beloved sister Jane Bingley: "The romantic attachments of one's children are a constant distraction." Amidst all this distraction and excitement, Jane and Elizabeth plan a lavish ball at Pemberley, where all the young people come together for a surprising and altogether satisfying ending.« less