[Pride and Prejudice] Becoming Katherine Bennett

Catherine frowned slightly.

Jane and the others have been in London for more than a month, and Bingley has never appeared during this period.At the beginning, each of them was eagerly looking forward to his arrival, but what they ushered in was a disappointed ending.Now that all expectations are over, he suddenly appears again.If feelings are like calm waters, no matter what kind of ups and downs they experience, can they finally recover?

What's more, he can't come because he suddenly thought of it and was willing to resist the opposition of relatives and friends for Jane. The only explanation is what Mr. Darcy said to him.Considering that I had an argument with Darcy just yesterday because of this matter, there is a high probability that the other party went to Bentley after leaving Gardner's house.

It doesn't look bad that way.Mr. Bingley knows that he can correct his mistakes, and he came immediately after Darcy persuaded him.But Catherine was not at all relieved, which strengthened her judgment that Mr. Bingley was indeed as weak as she thought.If he disagrees with Darcy's persuasion and persists for a few more days, Catherine may still give him a high opinion.

But Darcy's opinions can easily affect him, even on such an important matter as marriage.Bingley is like a marionette without a soul. Darcy persuades him to separate so that he can leave his lover in love. Darcy persuades him to reconcile, and he runs right away.

Catherine was not without conscience, and she remembered Mr. Bingley's kindness to them in her heart.When Jane was ill, Mr. Bingley was the only one who cared sincerely, and his worry and concern were written on his face.As for her and Elizabeth who suddenly appeared, Bingley was also polite and thoughtful, and tried to help them as much as possible, lest they would feel uncomfortable.His attention affected the servants, and everyone was very attentive to Jane in those few days, which was conducive to the recovery of the patient.

Catherine is convinced that it must be because he loves Jane so much that he cares so much, and loves them so much.Mr. Bingley was a warm, kind, good man.

But a good man is not necessarily a good husband.

If Mr. Walker hadn't appeared, Catherine would not have objected to the relationship between Mr. Bingley and Jane.Mr. Bingley is handsome and earns a lot of money. Although he has many shortcomings in her eyes, as long as Jane loves him, Catherine has no reason to object.But with Mr. Walker, Catherine can't help comparing them. It seems that even if Bingley is more handsome and richer, she thinks Mr. Walker is better.

Catherine could not help feeling annoyed with Mr. Bingley.She had just inquired about Mr. Walker's information, and she was very satisfied with him. According to the current development, the marriage between Jane and Walker could almost be said to be a certainty, but it was only a matter of time.But now the appearance of Mr. Bingley adds unknown variables to this relationship.

Catherine knew that Jane loved Bentley very much before, so she didn't have much confidence in whether her sister would choose Mr. Walker.It would be a pity for Catherine if Jane chose Bentley in the end.Mr. Walker is an excellent candidate. He can be called a high-quality life partner and husband by any standard. He is responsible and well-connected. He has a high degree of education and a successful career. He is smart and steady, talkative and humorous. He is attentive and unique to Jane. Jane is also full of admiration and respect for him. It is said that this kind of couple has the most stable and long-lasting relationship.

Marriage is a lifetime thing. After the initial love burns, what is left should be full of companionship and touch, not dust.

Catherine walked into the room.

Compared with a few months ago, Mr. Bingley was a little thinner, and his energy was not very good, and some bored thoughts could be seen in his brows and eyes.But he was still warm and friendly, and greeted her happily and affectionately, and his attitude made it impossible for Catherine to keep angry with him.Miss Bingley is always annoying. She has realized that the hope of stopping her brother's "unbearable" love is shattered, and she becomes kind and considerate to Jane. Self-proclaimed dignity.

The visit was not long.Bingley and Jane haven't seen each other for many days. He is full of worries and doesn't know how to tell Jane what happened recently.He couldn't even tell Jane, explaining that he didn't know she was in London.If he wanted to say it, he couldn't hide the fact that he was kept in the dark by his relatives and friends.He is kind-hearted, and would rather endure Jane's blame for himself than make his relatives and friends a villain because of him.

Bingley plans to visit again next time, or find a chance to talk to Jane when he returns to Nedfield in a few days.If he knew what would happen after he left this time, and what he missed, then he might have the courage to be brave for love and himself.

After they left, Mrs. Gardner couldn't wait to share her opinion with Catherine: "This Mr. Bingley is indeed, as Lizzie said, very fond of Jane. But I don't understand, he has already fallen in love, Why did he leave without saying goodbye? Doesn't he know how sad and embarrassing this behavior will make Jane, and it feels like the whole Meridon is watching the jokes of the Bennett family. Moreover, Jane has been in London for more than a month, Why did it take him so long to visit the house?"

Catherine knew the answers to these doubts, and she told her aunt the reason.Aunt Gardner shook her head repeatedly after hearing this, never expecting that there are so many stories behind such a marriage that she thought was a match made in heaven.

Aunt Gardner originally had a good impression of Bingley, thinking that he was warm, generous and kind-hearted, on par with Mr. Walker. Considering his income and appearance, he concluded that he was better than Walker.But now after listening to Catherine, he decided that he was far inferior to Walker.

"If I were a secular parent, then out of money considerations, I would definitely approve of Jane choosing Mr. Bingley. But it happens that I am not. I have lived decades longer than you, and I have seen too many marriages made of money. I don't want to slander other people's lives, but I don't want to live that kind of life. I sincerely hope that you can all marry the one you love, and it would be even better if the other party is rich and powerful. Of course, if Jane Eyre is Bentley , then I have nothing to object to, he is a young man, who knows if it will change in the future?"

Catherine was not as optimistic as her aunt, and she didn't think Bingley could change much at this age.But Jane's intentions, in fact, she did not know.Jane frowningly told Catherine that she thought she had forgotten Bingley, but she was still deeply touched when she saw him.Thinking of Herr Walker made her extremely uneasy again.

"I don't deserve him to be so kind to me." Jane had a sad look in her eyes.

Catherine took her sister's hand and silently conveyed her companionship.Catherine knew that this kind of touch was not love. Jane had loved Bingley before, and it was impossible to see each other as unconsciously as she saw a stranger.This feeling may be a mixture of complex emotions, but it is by no means a thrill.If she still had love for Mr. Bingley, according to her character, she would not frown tightly, but smile pretending to be strong and pretending to have nothing to do.

But Catherine said nothing.Jane is also a person who has no idea. Her analysis is right, but if she is wrong, Catherine is afraid that her analysis will delay her sister's happiness like Darcy's influence on Bingley.In the end, she could only persuade Jane that they can discuss together when Elizabeth arrives in London tomorrow.Before that, Jane can think quietly and alone, imagine if she is an outsider, and it is Catherine who is facing a dilemma, what she will think, how to say, and which gentleman will make people feel happier.

"Although this is a multiple-choice question about love, if we calmly peel off the layers of shells, we should see that no matter in love, career or various trivial matters in life, the goal of our efforts is the same core - to live a happy life for ourselves. Better and happier."

"Jane, I don't intend to tell you who I think is better, but before making a choice, I ask you to think clearly about what you want, whether money will make you happier, or the stability and reliability of your partner; Expect the heat of love to wash away all rationality, or want self-control and let reason overcome emotions; whether to become a carefree rich wife with an annual income of [-] pounds, or to be a little rich and to help improve the suffering of the parishioners .”

"There is no single answer to these two choices. Jane, as long as you can think clearly about the life you expect and follow your heart."