[Pride and Prejudice] Liz's Little Vest

Lady Catherine frowned slightly.But she was extremely tolerant to her nephew, and only asked: "So you have read this book too."

"That's right," said Darcy.

"My daughter once wanted to read it too, but I stopped her. I don't think there is any need to read such a book, but since you think it is a good book—" Mrs. Catherine paused, but did not say anything go down.

She turned to Elizabeth and asked, "Do you know my nephew?"

Before Elizabeth could speak, Darcy said, "I once had the honor to meet Miss Elizabeth Bennet in Meryton."

"Fortunately?" Mrs. Catherine had doubts about this word, but she thought it was Darcy's self-effacing words, so she didn't go into it.

She added: "It has been almost half a year since you last visited Rosings Garden. I didn't expect time to pass so quickly."

"Mr. Darcy has made many friends in Meryton," replied Mr. Collins, "but none so distinguished as Rosings."

Mrs. Catherine subconsciously glanced at Miss de Bourgh: "Many friends? I think it is a pleasant thing to have fun in your spare time. However, the important things should always come first, right?"

Mr. Collins instantly understood the essence of Mrs. Catherine's words, and echoed: "Yes, yes, I think Mr. Darcy and Miss de Bourgh are both talented and beautiful, and they are well matched."

"Mr. Ke, I remember you often said such things in Meryton." Augusta said suddenly.

"There is such a thing?" asked Lady Catherine, who reprimanded Mr. Collins for spreading rumours, and secretly rejoiced at the fact that Mr. Darcy and Miss de Bourgh seemed to be considered very well suited.

Collins' face turned ugly. While winking at Augusta, he looked anxiously at Mr. Darcy and Mrs. Catherine.

Miss Augusta, who had been so sullen before, was obviously unwilling to let it go: "Collins did say that. But it was about Darcy and a lady named Laura Baskin—"

"Augusta!" cried Collins, trying to interrupt her, or divert Lady Catherine's attention.

Lady Catherine has taken a fancy to Darcy since she was a child, and thinks that Darcy is the only one who is suitable for her daughter.Although no fact existed, she always believed that Mr. Darcy and Miss de Bourgh had been engaged, that they were a pair appointed by the parents of the two families.

So Augusta's words dealt a big blow to her.

"Darcy and Laura Baskin?" she repeated the names.

"Yes, it is said that they are engaged." Augusta said.

Seeing Lady Catherine's and Collins's ugly faces made her proud.

"This is simply an absurd thing!" Madam Catherine raised her voice. "Which country woman is this, who actually wants to climb up to Darcy. I'm afraid she is the one who spread such rumors, right?"

"On the contrary, Catherine. Miss Laura Baskin is also a distinguished viscount." Augusta said.

Lady Catherine asked: "Viscount? How is this possible?"

Augusta pretended to be puzzled: "I didn't expect the news to reach here yet."

Lady Catherine asked: "What news?"

Augusta replied: "The news that George IV gave Miss Laura Baskin the title of Viscount. It was published in The Times a long time ago."

Lady Catherine fell silent.Miss Augusta was quite pleased with the fact that she had outmaneuvered her.

The conversation between Collins, Augusta and Lady Catherine developed so quickly that the other guests didn't react at first.When he reacted, he also found that he couldn't insert a word at all.

Elizabeth was embarrassed the whole time.

She didn't intend to hide it, but the conversation had progressed to the present, but she had to continue to hide it for the time being.

Darcy's expression was a little subtle at first, but then he calmed down and looked at Elizabeth from time to time.

Mrs. Catherine was silent for a moment before she realized that there was no need for her to deal with Augusta. Darcy was here.

Then she asked: "Engaged to Miss Laura Baskin? Is there really such a thing?"

Darcy said honestly: "Not yet, Aunt Catherine. But we are very good friends."

Lady Catherine nodded.

She felt that it would be embarrassing for her to continue asking now, and the best way was to investigate the matter afterwards.

So she turned to the subject of Elizabeth and Darcy's acquaintance.

Lady Catherine asked: "Miss Elizabeth, how is your family?"

Elizabeth said: "My father, Mr. Bennet, was a squire who was in charge of some land in Longbourn."

"Your father's property will be inherited by Collins in the future, I think [1]?" At this point, she turned to look at Collins, "If there is another mistress, I'd be very happy for you. Otherwise, I Can't think of any reason to give up the daughters' property to others—how many sisters do you have? How many of them are married?"

"My sister just got engaged. I have three younger sisters," Elizabeth said.

"Three sisters—your governess must have been very hard?"

"We never had a governess," replied Elizabeth.

"No governess? How can it work? Five girls being raised at home, and no governess! I never heard of such a thing," exclaimed Lady Catherine.

"Miss Chacha Bennets are very nice," Darcy said helpfully. "Miss Elizabeth's sisters may be naughty, but they are all good girls."

Lady Catherine looked at Darcy in surprise: "I didn't expect you to speak for Miss Elizabeth. It seems that you have a good friendship in Longbourne?"

"That's true," Darcy said with a smile.

"Can you play the piano, Miss Elizabeth?" she asked again.

"Know a thing or two."

"Then play one. I have always liked such elegant music. To be honest, I don't think there are many people in England who know how to appreciate piano music like me."

Elizabeth felt that she needed to play the piano for a while now, so she accepted the errand.

She asked the guests and hosts what kind of music they would like to hear.

Darcy said suddenly: "Mr. Schubert's works, I wonder if you have heard of them?"

Elizabeth coughed lightly, of course she had heard of it.And when Darcy came to propose a few months ago, she was asked to play Mr. Schubert's "The Beautiful Mill Girl".

"Which one would you like to hear, Mr. Darcy?" she asked, already guessing his answer.

"'The Fair Mill Girl,'" said Darcy.

really.

Elizabeth slandered, Mr. Darcy's move, with a serious expression in front of so many people, talking about love, is really a master of secrets.

Lady Catherine just asked Darcy in great surprise why he liked this piece of music, and didn't say anything else.

When the sound of the piano sounded and the music flowed slowly, the guests began to talk again.

Elizabeth felt that Darcy was walking towards her.

"Mr. Darcy," she asked playfully, "I'm very sorry if you mean to frighten me by coming this way."

"That's right. Miss Elizabeth is too clever. Obviously, such a move of mine cannot be successful."

Elizabeth smiled.

Darcy asked again: "What do you think of Mrs. Catherine? I think Mrs. Catherine is a very proud person, but this has something to do with her status and experience. However, I think her wanton inquiry today must be Offended you. I want to apologize to you here on her behalf."

"I really don't like her," said Elizabeth honestly.

Darcy was sad, and he repeated his apology again.

"But—" Elizabeth went on, "I don't like her, but she's your aunt."

Darcy's ears moved, with some unknown emotion in his heart: "You—"

"Don't worry, Mr. Darcy." Elizabeth winked at him, "I need to and will definitely deal with her."

The author has something to say:

Elizabeth: I need to get on with Lady Catherine because she's your aunt.

Darcy: Can I understand that...

Elizabeth: I have no other meaning~

Darcy: Then I have to tell Aunt Catherine that she needs to get on with you because you are the future Mrs. Darcy.