The Bennets “ring” in the holidays
Alert Janeite Jenn spotted a fun Austen reference at Daily Candy London.
Faced with the challenge of buying gifts for five daughters, Mrs. Bennet had given up on scouring for individual items, when each always coveted what the other had received.
“I don’t want the same as everyone else”, cried Lizzy. “Nor do I!” shrieked Jane. “I’m the eldest! I want something grown-up!”
Kitty, busy stitching bust-enhancement pads into a party dress, joined in. “I want something fashionable but not trendy. Like diamonds, for example”.
Lydia was silent, whilst Mary, seated at the window, was too busy ogling the gardener’s son to care.
Would Jane ever “shriek,” though? 
December 14th, 2007 at 4:36 am
I find it even harder to picture Mary “ogling” a boy. But hardest of all to imagine: Lydia being silent!
December 14th, 2007 at 10:09 am
I agree with Sarah. Lizzy’s line sounds more like Lydia.