Jo Baker - Longbourn

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0220140527Sarah is suspicious of the new footman, even though he lightens her workload.

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0320140528Sarah notices that the presence of the militia makes James uncomfortable.

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0420140529Sarah is charmed by the Bingleys' footman. James and Mrs Hill have reason to be worried.

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0520140530An invitation from Netherfield means that Sarah can better get to know Ptolemy.

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0620140602The day after the Bingleys' ball, everyone is feeling unsettled, including Sarah.

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0720140603Mr Wickham is getting under Sarah's feet and James' skin.

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0820140604Sarah wants to spread her wings, but leaving James is hard.

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0920140605James has left without saying goodbye, causing distress for Sarah and Mrs Hill.

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1020140606Sarah still has had no word from James, but the Bennet daughters have good news.

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By Jo Baker. The story of 'Pride and Prejudice from the servants' point of view.

It is wash-day for the housemaids at Longbourn House and Sarah's hands are chapped and raw.

'If Elizabeth Bennet had the washing of her own petticoats', Sarah thought, she would be more careful not to tramp through muddy fields.'

The peace - or monotony - of domestic life below stairs is about to be disturbed the the arrival of a new footman, James.

Washing ruins Sarah's hands, and a new footman arrives.

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