Sabine, I just love reading your comments! I find, however, that I have to hold myself back from answering some (if not most) or your questions. I love that you catch the little tidbits I try to put around the whole story for people to make their own ideas and keep them wondering for the rest of the chapter.
I will say, keeping Elizabeth apart from Louisa was intentional. Also, keeping Elizabeth away from her grandfather was equally intentional. I felt that if I had brought either set of people back together before it was time, a lot of my suspense would be lost. I don't know if I am doing this properly, but am glad to see you enjoying it! There will be a scene where Louisa's situation is explained. She isn't avoiding the Bennets at all.