[Pride and Prejudice] Becoming Katherine Bennett

After many days of busy work and preparations, all arrangements for the wedding of Jane and Walker have been made.Sure enough, as Catherine expected, Walker happily took his fiancée to buy expensive jewelry and dresses.

When he saw that Jane had prepared beautiful, simple and affordable items, Walker was both moved and disappointed.

He tried to persuade Jane to buy a few more luxurious pendants or earrings, but just as he couldn't help but love Jane Eyre and hoped to give her the best, Jane also loved him very much, cared for him, and was simple in nature. Don't want to spend too much money on him.

Mrs. Bennet was very dissatisfied with Jane's doing so.Before Mr. Gardner and Mr. Bennett came in before dinner, Mrs. Bennett said to Jane earnestly: "Jane, why are you so stupid, you should buy more beautiful clothes when Mr. Walker is willing now." The diamond jewelry set we saw in Fermel a few days ago is good. If you don’t buy it now, you can only buy it with your own sewing money after marriage! You only have two hundred pounds a year, which is far from enough !"

Catherine was lowering her head and playing with the fork in her hand. When she heard this, she couldn't help but look up at her mother.

Today, the purchasing power of [-] pounds is about [-] pounds in later generations, and this money is pure pocket money, which belongs to Jane completely, not included in the living expenses at home, no matter how you look at it, it is already a lot of money.

Catherine had heard the reasons why Mrs. Bennet would say that.Aunt Gardner told her privately that Mrs. Bennet still regretted that Jane missed Bingley, and thought that if she married Bingley, Jane's sewing money would "surely have five hundred pounds."

Thankfully, she only said this once to her sister-in-law and it seemed to disappear, not even in front of her daughters.

The wedding of Jane and Mr. Walker is scheduled for this Sunday, and the church finally chose the parish where Mr. Walker was inaugurated.

Originally, Mrs. Bennet hoped that Mr. Walker would let the butler and the servants drive the brand-new Phaeton carriage, and he and his noble brother rode tall horses and wore the clothes they had when they went to meet the king to hold the wedding ceremony in the church of Longbourn. It's better to hold the marriage certificate that the upper class people have, so that she can show her status and style, and she can also enjoy the envy and praise of all the neighbors.

She denied the last reason, however, and insisted that it was all for Jane's sake.Or Lydia whispered to her sisters that someone in Meryton was deliberately spreading rumors that Mrs. Bennet was bragging so much that her son-in-law was just a clergyman and Collins, the son-in-law of Sir Lucas's family. Sir is the same status.

This statement quickly spread to Mrs. Bennet's ears, and she couldn't help being very annoyed. Even Catherine felt that it was a bit insulting to Walker when she heard it.Mrs. Bennet insisted on Jane listening to her, and fixed the wedding at Longbourne.

Ordinarily, such a request is not outrageous, and both parties can discuss it in advance, but the problem is that when Mrs. Bennett proposed, the wedding was about to take place, and Mr. Walker had already arranged almost everything in London.Jane was overwhelmed by her mother's sudden idea and was in a dilemma. In the end, Catherine suggested that she go to Mr. Walker to discuss it.

Jane is reluctant to go, she finds it embarrassing for her: "I don't want to talk to him about it."

Catherine said: "But you are going to spend your life with him, Jane. It is impossible for him not to keep in touch with his mother. With his wisdom, I am afraid that when you talked about your engagement, you will have seen your mother clearly."

Mr. Walker was quick to act.He went down to Longburn himself, and solemnly informed Mr and Mrs Bennet of his wedding plans.He deliberately exaggerated the words, saying how he had honored to invite the count and countess to the wedding, which would be presided over by the bishop himself.

His words were very skillful, he only said that he had invited, but did not say that the count would definitely come.But this is also the truth, at least he didn't lie to his future father-in-law.

Mr. Bennet guessed what he meant, and found it very amused.But when she heard that her son-in-law was so capable that he was able to invite people who had been seen in the newspapers to the wedding, Mrs. Bennet's eyes lit up, and she immediately changed her mind, looking forward to the wedding in London.

Jane's status has risen again. She was one of Mrs. Bennet's most beloved daughters before, and now she is the only one. Even Lydia has to be in the back row.

Lydia had already discussed with Mrs. Bennett when she was at home, and asked Jane to take her to the barracks of Viscount Walker when she arrived in London, but when she really brought it up, Jane replied that Mr. When Yazheng pouted to make trouble, Mrs. Bennet actually dissuaded her: "Oh Lydia, let your sister concentrate on preparing for the wedding! The earl will come then! None of you will be so lucky La."

Elizabeth couldn't help but glanced at Catherine, thinking that if her mother knew that both Earl Gordon's brother and Earl Fitzwilliam's nephew were obsessed with her fourth daughter, she might immediately force Catherine to choose one at random and publish the marriage in the newspaper tomorrow.

Thanks to the noisy and happy family members, Catherine has no time to take care of her own concerns.She was happy with the situation.Although the boulder on her heart still didn't move, the heavy weight made her very bored all day long, but fortunately, she was used to this kind of heaviness, at least on the surface she was able to act as if nothing had happened.

She has faced worse situations than this, so what is this?Catherine consoled herself.She couldn't help thanking the hardships again, thanking them for making her an unbeatable Xiaoqiang, who was able to find a countermeasure after the initial collapse and loss.

With a plan in mind, coupled with the good medicine of time, Catherine was able to continue writing "Blood Debt" on the third day after her family came.

That day, Catherine deliberately changed into clean and beautiful clothes, rubbed her hands carefully with expensive scented soap, sat at the desk, and waited for more than ten seconds before carefully laying out the letter paper and picking up the quill.

She sank her mind, and the expression on her face was much more serious and careful than before, even a little pious.

Every time a page is filled, Catherine will hold up the letter paper to the sun, quietly waiting for the ink to slowly settle in the light.

Her eyes lingered everywhere, and her heart was filled with pride and reluctance.If nothing else, this will be her last book.As time flies, I wonder if anyone in future generations will remember her, and her two humble works?

No matter what, she will try her best to finish the book well, so as to live up to the painstaking efforts and precious time she has spent in the past.

On Friday Georgiana wrote again asking Catherine to be her guest.

Catherine was very guilty. Darcy had just solemnly asked her to take care of her sister, but she was in a bad mood these days, and she did not reply to two letters from Georgiana.

The other party didn't mind, and was still warm and friendly. He wrote more than two pages in the letter, inviting Catherine to her home to take a look at the "novel things".

Catherine and Elizabeth went out together.The latter had no interest in going to the hated Mr. Darcy's house, but when Catherine went out alone, she would be questioned continuously by Mrs. Bennett, or she would be asked to bring Lydia or even Mary with her.

"Thank you, Lizzie." Catherine was very moved. She was familiar with Elizabeth's temper, and understood that the concessions made by her sister were not insignificant.

Elizabeth's character is clear about grievances and grievances, but also straightforward, and she does not want others to look down on her.It wasn't long before she and Darcy quarreled. If it wasn't for Catherine, she would never have stepped into Darcy's house in her life.

"What do you say to me?" Elizabeth pinched her sister's cheek lightly. "Seeing that your mood has improved a lot, I am relieved. Your complexion was really bad a few days ago. I asked you if you were okay." Keming said, I almost died of anxiety. As long as it can make you feel better, let alone visiting Darcy's house, even if I meet him and Bentley at their house at the same time, I will smile."

Elizabeth spoke with conviction, and Catherine was moved to tears.

Who would have thought that when they entered Darcy's mansion, they would actually meet a group of people who had just come out of the living room.

Both Catherine and Elizabeth were taken aback.Among the people walking towards us, aren't Darcy and Bentley the ones at the front?They were followed by Mr Hurst, Sister Bingley, and Georgiana.

Catherine and Elizabeth looked at each other and couldn't help laughing.

"Catherine, you are finally here!" Georgiana walked up to her happily, without waiting for Darcy to greet her first.

Georgiana's attitude attracted the attention and astonishment of the Bingley sisters.In their minds, Georgiana had an introverted and reserved character, and they had never seen her be so enthusiastic and proactive towards anyone.If it was anyone else, the Bingley sisters could be blamed, but it was that disgusting Catherine Bennett.

Miss Bingley thought of something quickly and looked at Darcy.Darcy's expression could not help but make her heart sink, and she became jealous again.He looked straight at Catherine, and his usually serious face was full of tenderness.

"Miss Elizabeth, Miss Catherine, welcome." Darcy said politely and looked directly into Catherine's eyes.

"Hello, Mr. Darcy." Catherine was slightly embarrassed.But she was prepared for meeting Darcy today, and she was not as panicked as she was when she met unexpectedly last time.

After the two groups saluted each other, Georgiana took Catherine and Elizabeth to the study, and the others went to the lounge, where they were going to play cards.

Elizabeth had been crying bad luck in her heart, and wanted to complain to her sister and discuss Bingley's depression with her.But considering that Georgiana was by her side, she was going to talk to Catherine on the way home.

It was the first time she saw Georgiana, and her impression of this noble lady was still that of the heartless and haughty girl Wickham described.

But soon, she had to change her mind.She was surprised to find that not only did Georgiana have no arrogance and indifference at all, but she was very cute and innocent.She is polite and shy to herself, but full of intimacy and admiration to Catherine.

Elizabeth was greatly surprised, observed silently, and soon figured out the reason.

When the servant set out the fruit and walked away, and there were only three of them nearby, Georgiana immediately said to Catherine impatiently: "I have finished reading "Alice", Catherine, please don't think I am exaggerating, but this book is really too much. It’s so good, I’ve read it twice! Now I’m even going to read it a third time.”

Georgiana blushed when she spoke, and fans were excited and excited to see her idol when she praised Catherine.

"Alice" is Catherine's book about women's love. This book is not long, and there are no twists and turns and plots. Catherine has already finished writing the book.

Catherine switched to the intimate sister mode, and asked Georgiana gently: "Then which male character do you like?"

Georgiana was a little shy, but still said: "Of course I like Viscount Cairns!"

Viscount Cairns is the hero of "Alice", the one who ends up spending his whole life with Alice.

Catherine just smiled: "Then what do you like about him?"

"This..." This question made Georgiana difficult.She had few intimate female friends and sisters, so she never talked about such subjects.

Catherine was not in a hurry, she just looked at her with a smile, her eyes full of encouragement.

That's right, she is going to teach Georgiana a modern love lesson in the way of chatting about "Alice".

Compared to Mr. Darcy ignoring and covering things up as if nothing happened, Catherine thinks that the most important thing is to help Georgiana establish a new concept, let her realize that she is not wrong, help her find happiness and rebuild her confidence.

Catherine throws a brick to attract jade: "Is it because he is the most handsome?"

"Oh, of course not, I think it's because he's with Alice."

"But why did Alice choose him instead of others? I think Mr. Cooper and Mr. Hoyle are also very good to Alice."

Both of these names are characters in the novel, and they are Alice's suitors.

Georgiana shook her head: "It's not the same."

"Why is it different?"

"They, they..." Georgiana blushed anxiously, but couldn't speak.

Elizabeth sat at the side, originally listening to their conversation quietly, but now she also joined in: "They all pursued Alice after they knew that she had inherited the inheritance. But Viscount Cairns didn't know that when he met Alice She has money, and he doesn't care about her money. The only thing he loves is Alice herself."

"Yes, yes, that's it." Georgiana looked at Elizabeth with a trace of admiration in her eyes, which made Elizabeth feel embarrassed.

Catherine continued: "But maybe Viscount Keynes just doesn't like money."

"But he understands Alice very well, and they have the same ideas and interests."

"But Mr. Hart also had a connection with Alice," Catherine said.Hart was Alice's first love interest.

"But he abandoned Alice for money, which is not good."

"So, what do you think a good relationship should look like?"

Georgiana thought for a while: "Like Alice and Viscount Cairns, live a rich life and appreciate each other?"

"Then do you think Alice is worthy of Viscount Cairns?"

"Of course. Alice is lively, generous and unique."

"That's right, Georgiana. Didn't you ask me before why I wrote such a book? Now I will tell you the answer. I wrote this book to let the ladies know that not all princes in this world They are all riding white horses, personable and affectionate. The reality is that some of them are rich, some are lustful, and some are mean and shameless. But even so, they also occupy an active position in marriage and love, and can rely on their own Demand, to choose excellent ladies."

"If Alice keeps using other people as driftwood, and puts all her hopes on others to save her, then she will probably sink to the bottom of the water. If she experiences a sad disappointment and feels sorry for herself and loses confidence in life, then you think she will still sink. Does it attract the attention of Viscount Cairns? If she does not think independently, but only listens to the advice of her family and rushes to marry an inappropriate person, then her whole life can only be spent in misery."

Georgiana felt a little overwhelmed.

Catherine said again: "Georgianna, we women are all looking forward to a suitable marriage, but few people understand that the true meaning of marriage is not money and status, but love. But sometimes, we give love too much meaning, and hope he is Redemption is change, wealth, and class-crossing, but love itself is forgotten, it is just the collision and attraction of two souls."

Georgiana asked softly, "Soul?"

"Does it sound ethereal? Then let me put it another way. Love is to put aside all money, interests and other external things. You have to examine your heart, whether you love him as before, and whether you are worthy of his love. Neither of us Perfection has flaws and shadows. Good love is when two people cuddle up to each other, stand side by side, and fill each other's lack with tolerance and trust."

"I think what we have to do is not to get married hastily when we are old, but to be ourselves, wait patiently for that person, and strive to make ourselves better, more charming and more lovely. In this way, we will not meet that person When someone makes your heart flutter, you feel inferior and think you are not worthy."

Elizabeth was silent.Georgiana bowed her head.After a long time, Georgiana said in a very low voice: "But Alice has a unique soul, and many people are not that special."

Catherine's voice was gentle, like a ten-mile spring breeze, and also like a calm tide, with a soothing power in it: "No, Georgiana, everyone's soul is unique. Beauty will age, money will disappear, only the soul is youthful and eternal .If you know me, you should know that I never do hypocritical flattery. You are extremely simple, lovely and beautiful in my eyes. I believe there must be someone who loves your pilgrim soul."