Lydia's delight at her father's (albeit reluctant) agreement to host a ball at Longbourn is tempered somewhat by his insistence that young Miss Victoria Williams be invited to attend. Given this outcome, Lydia finds consolation in thoughts of the envy Victoria will doubtless feel when she catches sight of the magnificent blue gown that the youngest Miss Bennet will be displaying on the night. Will the gala evening turn out as Lydia has planned?
