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George and Lydia returned to America where George was determined to go west to California.

George’s resolve to lead a better life after his rescue from the Titanic soon faded.

Ironically, the couple made it as far as Chicago, where, during an overnight train stop, George won a tavern in a card game.

He was quite pleased with himself as his business afforded him an opportunity to gamble, as well as ample drink.

Lydia, however, proved quite formidable once the scales fell from her eyes and she kept a close eye on their money, if not on George’s infidelity.

The rest of the Bennet clan remained at Longbourn except for Mary.

She decided to attend Goldsmith’s College at the University of London and become a teacher.

Mrs Bennet thought that much more suitable than being a shopgirl, though she had to admit, Jane and Elizabeth had done rather well for themselves.

Kitty, much tamed by the outrageousness of her younger sister’s exploits, remained at home, resolving to marry a steady young man with prospects.

Jane and Bingley were blessed with a child a few months after Charlie’s birth. They continued to live at Netherfield. After the great rally, Darcy, Elizabeth, and Charlie returned to Netherfield from town for a time where, finally, Mr Darcy taught Mr Bingley how to swim.