[Pride and Prejudice] Becoming Katherine Bennett

Mr. Darcy stepped up to Catherine, bowed slightly, and held out his right hand to her.

His palms are large and his fingers are slender.Catherine gently put her fingertips on his palm, and she could feel his hot temperature through a layer of cotton sleeves.He lifted her up gently.

The two walked onto the dance floor and stood facing each other in two columns.Their eyes met, she did not avoid his sight, and so did he, looking at each other quietly.

Catherine had discovered before that Mr. Darcy had a pair of bright eyes.

The galaxy turns in the sky, and the curtain hangs in the world.

The music gradually sounded, and Catherine and Mr. Darcy followed the beat of the music and walked towards each other slowly. During the music, they raised their hands to each other.

She put her hand in his again.

He gently took her hand again.

They kept silent and danced silently, changing their dance patterns according to the specific formation of country dance.

Mr. Darcy opened his mouth a little as if to say something.But before he could speak out the full amount of words, his thoughts were once again dispelled.

Ever since he saw Wickham in Meridon a few days ago, his heart has been anxious because of anxiety.

Mr. Darcy knew that Wickham would speak ill of him everywhere, and would blame himself for their break-up, and their present state of affairs, by a set of elaborate lies.

Mr. Darcy had more than once heard it suggested that Wickham was dishonoring him, but Mr. Darcy never cared about it.

In his opinion, Wickham's behavior is very ridiculous.His remarks are full of loopholes and are not tenable at all. Those poor words are just to deceive the overflowing sympathy of ladies and ladies. People with experience will not be deceived by his rhetoric.If an adult male is misled by him, Mr. Darcy thinks it's okay. This just proves that the person has a mental defect and would not have become friends with him in the first place.

He never cared what these people thought.

But now, he overturned his previous self-righteousness and began to feel angry at Wickham's despicable behavior.

He found that he did not want Catherine to misunderstand him at all.

This is actually quite contradictory.thought Mr. Darcy.If Catherine believed Wickham's words, she would definitely distance herself from him, which happened to be what he wanted, and he no longer needed to be bored and worried about the beautiful figure of her that always appeared in his mind.

But he just didn't want to.He and Catherine are not suitable and cannot be together, but he still doesn't want to be misunderstood by her, and she thinks he is a person of inferior character.

His conduct was beyond reproach, and Mr. Darcy thought he had done all he could to secure old Mr. Wickham's loyalty and friendship in what Wickham had done.

Mr. Darcy comforted himself that Catherine was more witty and clever than other young ladies. She had read so many books, and her eyes were always shining with calm wisdom.She won't believe it.

But he immediately dismissed the idea.

No matter how many books she has read, no matter how smart she is than others, she is still a simple lady who does not know the sinister society and the cunning of human nature.With the eloquence of Wickham who has been deceived and deceived outside all the year round, if she is fooled, there is really nothing to blame.

Mr. Darcy had already made up his mind not to have too much contact with Catherine. This was not only because of his reserve, but also out of his self-esteem——Catherine's avoidance at Nedfield Manor. memories, always in my heart.

but.

Mr. Darcy looked at the delicate face that was a little rosy due to the dance in front of him, and found that all his struggles were like a fight between trapped animals, and his mind returned to the original place.

He struggled to think of the right opportunity to speak.

And Catherine has already seen his entanglement, so she talked about the topic first with empathy: "I heard that you met my family in the town a few days ago."

"Yes," replied Mr. Darcy, "but I didn't see you. Are you reading at home?"

Catherine found that Mr. Darcy always thought of her in a good way, but she disappointed him every time: "No, I went to the city."

"In the city?" Mr. Darcy was a little surprised. "Do you often go to London?"

"Not often, but occasionally I go to live with my uncle and aunt, oh you may not know, I have an uncle who does business near Kipsside." Catherine said intentionally.

A look of embarrassment flashed across Mr. Darcy's face.

He said, "Then you are staying at their house this time?"

"No. As for what to do," Catherine thought for a while, "I neither want to lie to you nor tell you, so we can change the subject."

Mr. Darcy looked at her, and he liked her generous appearance very much. There was a hint of pampering in his tone that he didn't realize, and he said softly: "Okay."

"Then it's your turn to think about it this time, sir. I think the topic is also very difficult." Catherine threw the difficult problem to Darcy.

And Mr. Darcy just wanted to explain something, and said very decisively: "I don't know if your sister talked to you about what happened in Meryton that day."

"You mean, your old acquaintance?"

Though he had begun the subject, Mr. Darcy could not help frowning at the thought of Wickham.He was expressionless at first, but looking at it now, he looked too stern and unsmiling.

"You must have heard your sister say something about Mr. Wickham."

"Yes." Catherine replied.

"I guess it must have something to do with me."

"Based on the certainty in your tone, it seems that this is not the first time Mr. Wickham has mentioned you to others, and even what he said has reached your ears."

Mr. Darcy thinks that Catherine has many charming points, but his favorite point is her intelligence.He didn't need to say it, she knew what he was thinking.

"I regret that Mr. Wickham always mentions me when he makes friends with others."

"Perhaps you want to know what he said?"

"If you want to say it." Mr. Darcy looked at her pretty appearance, and suddenly felt that those were not important, and the depression in his heart was opened, and he suddenly felt that this was a wonderful night, and he should not be moved by people he hates mind.

He just wants to look at her now.

"I think if I told you straight up now, you'd think I was a gossip, but not telling you, it seemed like I was boring and trying to make fun of you, and in fact he did say something," Catherine recalled A brief summary of Elizabeth's words, "He said you were a bad person and bullied him."

Mr. Darcy couldn't help it, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.He had seen that Catherine did not believe Wickham at all.

"In his story, I must be a bad guy, but he represents justice."

Catherine nodded.

"Don't you believe it? As far as I know, there are not a few people who listen to his words."

"If he said something else, I might still believe it. For example, if you are so arrogant that you don't even look at him, if you are so arrogant that you don't want to talk to him, if you are so arrogant that you don't want to explain what he said, then I will believe it. Because of this It does fit the impression you gave me. But he said you were jealous of him, which is honestly unconvincing, and it sounded like," Catherine thought up a metaphor, "I tell people that Jane is jealous of my beauty. Same."

Mr. Darcy laughed.

For a split second, he wanted to tell her, no, it wasn't the same at all.You are indeed more beautiful than her, you are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen, your eyes are more beautiful than hers, your voice is more melodious than hers, your smile is blooming like a flower, and your figure is heart-stirring.

Darcy said: "Arrogance doesn't seem to be a derogatory term in your tone."

He should be very happy at this moment, Catherine looked at him, although his smile was still very restrained, but the smile could not be concealed, and gradually revealed from the eyebrows and eyes.

"Of course, but who has no shortcomings? I seldom accuse others of their problems, because every time I open my mouth, I will remember that I am not perfect, and there are still many shortcomings that have not been overcome. Thinking of this, I will never say harsh words again After all, I haven't taken care of myself, how can I teach others?"

Mr. Darcy was silent for a moment, then suddenly said: "You do have a shortcoming."

His words surprised Catherine, and she couldn't help being curious: "I have to say that I really want to know."

"You are very indifferent. I found that you don't care about many things. At the party, other ladies will cry emotionally when they hear things. You always have no expression and look very indifferent. You don't care about anything. However, "Darcy said softly, "It's not like this recently, you seem, maybe this word is not appropriate, but in my opinion, it seems to be much milder."

Darcy's words greatly exceeded Catherine's expectations.

She didn't answer.And Darcy waited patiently, without urging her to speak.

They resumed their silence again, until the dance music was about to end, and when they saluted each other, Catherine replied softly: "You are right, Mr. Darcy."

She has changed, and she has changed to care about things.

At the end of the song, Mr. Darcy led her back to the place before the dance.

He stood in front of her, with his head lowered, his black pupils half-drowned, staring deeply at her.He didn't walk away immediately, and he didn't make a sound, and everything seemed to go without saying.

Catherine looked at him for a moment, lowering her eyes.

Thank you for liking me.I will cherish this precious memory forever.

Thank you.

She saluted him slightly, turned and walked out of the hall.

She felt Mr. Darcy's eyes on her all the time, but she did not look back as she had left Nedfir last time.

Cinderella's magic has a moment to disappear, her indulgence, once is enough.She has a lot of extravagant hopes, and when no one gives them, where should she find them?

So, just stop there.

Before she was moved.

Catherine went out onto the lawn, and did not return to the hall until the cold wind had cooled the heat from her burning cheeks.

And when she entered the door, it happened to catch up with the good performances presented by the Bennett family one after another.

First, Mr. Collins bent over almost the whole time, talking with Mr. Darcy with a humble face.He did not seem to mind having no introductions, and fancied that by virtue of his patron's relation to Mr. Darcy, he too had a place with the noble gentleman.

It's a pity he didn't choose the right time.Mr. Darcy seemed to be very unhappy, exuding a repulsive air all over his body. After Collins went to talk to him, he almost showed an unbearable expression on his face. After listening patiently, he left immediately. Collins was not given time to react at all.

Then there was Mrs. Bennet, who first declared triumphantly, in a loud voice, that she thought Jane would soon marry Mr. Bingley.

Then Elizabeth, reminding her that these words would be heard by Mr. Darcy, belittled him to his face in a shrill voice. 2

Catherine looked at Darcy, and saw exactly the disdainful contempt on his face.

He felt her gaze, looked at her, their gaze briefly touched, his contemptuous expression faded, and turned back to the previous seriousness, then he turned his head away.

See, they're such a mismatch.

Catherine smiled lightly, thankful that she broke the crystal slipper before the prince did it himself.