[Pride and Prejudice] Liz's Little Vest

The two soaked people walked to the manor after a quarter of an hour. They were speechless all the way, but they also enjoyed the silence.

Elizabeth was about to push the door, but Darcy said, "Wait."

She turned around suspiciously.

Darcy coughed in embarrassment: "We'll go in like this, it's bad for your reputation. You go upstairs first, don't forget to drink some tonic soup."

He wanted to talk about soaking in a wooden barrel and warming his body with hot water, but he thought about it because he was afraid that Miss Elizabeth would think him abrupt, so he didn't say it.

Elizabeth saw herself and Darcy in a mess, and understood immediately.

"The clothes are returned to you."

"Wait," he said again.

"You—" Darcy felt that the room might still be a little cold, and originally wanted to tell her to put it on first, and then return it to him when the room was warm enough, but she felt embarrassed to say so, so she said, "Wait a minute Just go back to the house and hand it over to the laundry maid."

Elizabeth blinked, but said nothing.

Darcy had a feeling of being seen through, coughed twice: "Is there anything else, Miss Elizabeth?"

Elizabeth shook her head, but smiled and saluted solemnly: "Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Darcy."

……

"Ah."

The ending sound rises, and it seems to be in a good mood.

She opened the door and entered.He watched her go up the stairs through the glass, and then sneezed quietly.

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Darcy felt a little uncomfortable in his throat and planned to go back to his room to rest.But when he walked to the corner, he thought of today's visitor, so he changed his mind and turned back into the living room.

Jane and Charles went nowhere, Collins, Elton, Jenner Jr. and Miss Bingley were concentrating on playing cards.He stood by the stove for half a quarter of an hour before he caught the attention of the four.

It was Mr Collins who first spotted him.As usual, he was unlucky, and he couldn't make up for his strength. He lost eight games in a row from the beginning to the end, but he was in a hurry to miss his opponent, Miss Bingley.After finally catching a good card this time, Mr. Darcy appeared just as he was about to show off his skills.

It is already a truth "universally recognized" that Mr. Collins will bow down as soon as a person related to Mrs. Catherine comes out.

He put down the cards in his hand at a speed visible to the naked eye, without even noticing that the cards were face up and the information was leaked, and then he pulled himself out of the chaise longue, abandoned his opponent, and went straight to the important person.

"Good afternoon, Mr. Darcy!" he made a comical bow.

Darcy was unprepared and was taken aback by the giant running towards him.Taking a step back and taking a closer look, he realized that this was exactly the opponent he wanted to "call on".

This - it's not the same person as in the dream!

Although the outline is roughly the same, his face is thicker than the youth in the dream, but his facial features are much smaller.The height should be shorter, the weight should be much heavier, and the gait is not stable at all.

It seemed that he was thinking too much.The dream is just a dream, and the threat posed to him by the young man in the dream should not be encountered in reality.

Thinking of this, Darcy's mood inexplicably improved, and he gave a calm "hmm".

This sound was enough to encourage Collins to continue.

"I am sorry I did not greet you sooner, Mr. Darcy. It has been a great honor to meet you, and I have often heard the noble Lady Catherine speak of her nephew, and had the honor of seeing you in Rosings Gardens." I have seen your portrait. That painter is really good, he painted your noble demeanor vividly..."

The self-introduction was exactly the same as the self-introduction an hour ago, even the demeanor and expression were exactly the same. It seemed that Collins had rehearsed more than once in the visiting carriage.Of course, this cannot be proved by those present, because the only person who was lucky enough to see this spectacle is not in the living room at present.

It is naturally Miss Bingley who wants to see Mr. Collins make a fool of himself, because she thinks it can further dispel Darcy's love for Miss Elizabeth.And this Mr. Collins, it appeared, was even more stupid than Mrs. Bennett.

In such a situation, assists are a must.

Given the timing, location, and harmony of people, Miss Bingley naturally let go of the unhappiness of losing just now, and patiently waited for the gentleman to finish reciting the compliment for a quarter of an hour.

"Permit me, Mr. Darcy," said Miss Bingley. "This is Mr. William Collins, cousin of Miss Elizabeth Bennet."

She emphasized the name Miss Elizabeth, fearing that Darcy would not understand her meaning.

Darcy was really unhappy, because although it was not realistic, he felt very uncomfortable when he thought of the wedding scene of Elizabeth and Collins in his dream.

He asked lightly: "Mr. Collins and Miss Elizabeth are familiar?"

"On the contrary!" Collins felt very honored for Mrs. Catherine's aunt and nephew's concern. "This is also the first time I see my cousin."

Hearing this, Darcy looked better, but what Collins said next made his face darken a few shades.

"However, my dear Mr. Darcy, I came here this time because I actually have a plan of compensation, a plan of atonement. Because I need a wife as the pastor of Rosings Diocese, and I come to Ban Mansion to inherit Longbourn's legacy. property, you need to give the ladies some compensation[1].”

He explained to Darcy like reporting the work plan to the employer, but he didn't notice the dissatisfaction on the other side's face.

"Compensation for what?" asked Darcy.Obviously he had already guessed something, and his face was very ugly.

"Now I have a beautiful house and a considerable income, and I can get married." Collins was proud, "I think all my cousins ​​are beautiful and lovely—maybe except Cousin Manli, of course, this is just a sincere evaluation, no Any prejudice—I must choose one of these. That way, I will have a clear conscience when I inherit their father's property in the future[1]."

"It's an 'ingenious' way!" Miss Bingley said with a smile. "Mrs. Catherine must be very appreciative of it?"

"Beautiful lady, you are right!" Collins looked at Miss Bingley very happily, and felt that the lady was more and more attractive.He even felt that if it wasn't for his compensation plan at the moment, this lady should be the best candidate for his wife.

However, it is still more important for him to inherit the property with a clear conscience, so he continued: "I asked her noble wife about my plan a month ago, and the lady was very satisfied with my decision, and she even condescended to attend the ceremony. What about our wedding?"

wedding.

Darcy couldn't help thinking of that unrealistic dream again, and frowned.

He will never allow this to happen.

……

Miss Bingley was very satisfied with what Mr. Collins said, and she was even more delighted with Darcy's reaction. She asked: "I also think this is an extremely appropriate and generous way[1]. Bennett Don't you think it very feasible, Mr. Darcy, that the ladies have no fortune to acquire the family property through such a plan? I think their mothers will applaud."

Darcy did not answer, Miss Bingley was not discouraged, but Collins was more cheerful.

He said: "Beautiful lady, you are right. In fact, I am going to mention this matter to the old lady tonight. I think the news will be confirmed before tomorrow morning!"

"Then let me congratulate you in advance?" Miss Bingley said, and now she felt that the gentleman who caused her to lose was not so annoying. "I would like to ask, which lady do you want to marry? Bennett The five Misses of the Te family have their own characteristics, but I think Miss Elizabeth is especially special, don't you think, Mr. Darcy?"

Still Darcy didn't answer.

"Thank you for your blessings, beautiful lady. Cousin Elizabeth is indeed very special. Regardless of her age or beauty, she is only one step behind Cousin Jane[1]. But please allow me to keep the details secret. I want to give the ladies a surprise. It should be There will be a decision soon." Collins bowed to Miss Bingley, and turned to Darcy.

"I hope to get your blessing too, my dear Mr. Darcy, it will make me get twice the result with half the effort!"

Darcy said coldly: "I don't think it's safe."

Collins shouted: "It's not safe? How could it be? I've been planning this plan for a month, and Lady Catherine is very satisfied!" Concluding the statement, "In short, Mr. Darcy, I will prove myself to you."

Darcy looked at the tall and fat young man in front of him with a bad complexion.

Although he felt that Miss Elizabeth would not be so stupid as to entrust herself to such a stupid young man.But what happened in the dream once again gave him a sense of crisis.

In the future, he is not sure.

The author has something to say:

Collins: Mr. Darcy, I regard you as an idol, but you treat me as a love rival?

Darcy: I thought chasing Miss Elizabeth would be to pretend to be a pig and eat a tiger, but I didn't expect that the opponent was a pig... But even if the opponent is a pig, you have to go all out!

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