Two Gentlemen Callers: A'Pride and Prejudice' Variation Vignette

When Mrs Bennet learns the identity of the two guests that Mr Bennet has invited to dine at Longbourn, no words can persuade her to view the upcoming event with anything other than profound aversion.

Even Mr Bennet's astute observation that the younger visitor is a single gentleman of good fortune fails to elicit the enthusiasm such a pronouncement of the availability of a wealthy prospective son-in-law would normally have done.

Whatever is behind the matriarch's attitude? And will the newcomers soon become neighbours of the Longbourn household?