Leaving Rosings

Darcy and Colonel Fitzwilliam are departing Rosings today. I am sad to see them go, but what a relief it brings me to know that I don't have to worry about running into Darcy anymore. I myself am leaving Rosings in a week. The Collins have made my visit most enjoyable and my gratitude towards them is too much to be expressed. Lady Catherine would like me to stay another month, but I must get home to my family. I have so much to tell to my sisters that my letters could not. I wonder what they will think of my refusal of Darcy's hand in marraige? I wonder how they are doing and into what trouble Lydia might have gotten herself? I guess I will soon find out.