[Pride and Prejudice] Becoming Katherine Bennett

The relationship between Jane and Mr. Bingley develops rapidly.

Thanks to the British love of parties, they see each other often, and each time they find a corner to be alone for a while, everyone can see the deep love that surrounds them.

According to this rhythm, presumably the Bennett family will soon usher in a big happy event.

"Jane looks so happy." Elizabeth and Catherine stood not far away, watching their sister's joy beyond words.

Catherine agrees: "Totally in love."

Jane and Bingley have only known each other for half a month, and everyone is already guessing when Mr. Bingley will propose to Jane.

Catherine thinks that this is a flash marriage, which is a very irrational behavior, but she will not pour cold water on Jane when her love is strong.

If it weren't for the intense love that overflowed his heart, who would lose his mind and enter into a marriage without a deep understanding of a person?

Elizabeth seemed to see her disapproval: "You seem a little worried?"

Catherine said: "I'm just afraid that Jane's reason will be burned by love. You know, people in the period of passionate love can't always see the shortcomings of their lovers, but marriage is not a simple matter."

"I agree with what you said, but the other party is Mr. Bingley, so don't worry too much."

Catherine nodded.After these days of contact, she also recognized Mr. Bingley's character as a real gentleman.

"Maybe they... oh my god, he's coming again," Elizabeth couldn't help it. "I said Kitty, are you sure you haven't spoken to Mr. Darcy?"

Catherine looked at Mr. Darcy who was walking towards them, and smiled: "Not a word. I don't think his attention has anything to do with me."

In the last few gatherings, when Catherine was not hiding, she always acted in pairs with Elizabeth.These days they found that Mr. Darcy was always watching them frequently, and sometimes he would come nearby and listen to them chatting with others.

But he never opened his mouth, nor did he have the slightest intention of chatting.

Elizabeth said several times that he was weird, and Catherine shrugged, holding the mentality of "I know everything but I can't say it".

"It won't have anything to do with me," Elizabeth still remembered Darcy's words before, "I'm an ugly girl who doesn't deserve to dance with him. Maybe Charlotte heard right that day, and he really wants to invite you."

Catherine looked at her playfully, without excuse.She was sure that it would not be long before the facts would tell Elizabeth the answer.

Mr. Darcy stopped beside them, and again remained silent.

Catherine thought he was really interesting, so she couldn't help but tilt her head to look at him, and smiled politely when she found his gaze was on her.

Mr. Darcy, expressionless, gave her a slight nod, and then looked away again.

At this time, Charlotte stood by the piano and waved to Elizabeth, asking her to perform the piano and sing.

Elizabeth didn't like to be in the limelight, but she couldn't resist her friend's kindness, so she went to the piano to play.

"It's really beautiful music." Sir Lucas came over and stood between her and Darcy, and said.

Catherine was not sure who he was talking to, but she looked at Mr. Darcy for a few seconds, and when she found that he was looking at her, but didn't intend to speak, she continued: "Lizzie's playing is more straightforward and natural. It is pleasant to listen to, not skill."

"I agree with Miss Bennet." Mr. Darcy, who had been silent all this time, finally spoke.

Sir Lucas immediately struck up a conversation with him, while Catherine quietly enjoyed the song and dance while listening to their chat.

But this chat was too difficult.

Sir Lucas has been trying to get closer to Darcy, but unfortunately the effect is minimal. Darcy's answer is very indifferent. When Sir Lucas praised dancing as popular in the upper class, he actually said: "Dancing is also popular in the lower classes. , for even a savage can dance."

Catherine couldn't hold back when she heard this, and cast a surprised glance, not understanding why he was so impolite.

Sir Lucas did not mind Darcy's rudeness, but it was difficult for him to continue the conversation.

He looked at Catherine, then at Darcy, and warmly suggested: "Mr Darcy, please allow me to introduce this lady to you, Miss Catherine Bennett, she dances very well and is an excellent partner .”

As he spoke, he took Catherine's hand and gave it to Mr. Darcy.

"My honor." Darcy stretched out his arms naturally and bowed slightly.

Catherine was admiring Mary's playing, and was a little dazed by the sudden change. Before she could react, Darcy was holding her hand.

Catherine didn't understand what happened in the last minute until she walked on the dance floor.She couldn't help looking at Elizabeth, and found that she was looking at her too, and gave her a knowing smile.

Probably because their dance group is relatively rare, everyone was surprised and talked about it.

Catherine looked at Darcy nervously, trying to struggle: "Mr. Darcy, I'm really not good at dancing. For the sake of your shoes, I suggest you change your partner, such as my sister Elizabeth. You don't have to take care of my face at all, I I don't mind."

"Don't be too self-effacing, Miss Bennett," said Mr. Darcy. "I haven't been brought up to ask a lady to dance and ignore it."

Soon the music sounded, and the two began to dance in silence, but the silence was quickly broken.

Darcy found that Catherine was not being modest, she was really not very good at dancing.

When she didn't know how many times she stepped on Darcy's feet, Catherine's whole face turned red because of shame: "Mr. Darcy, I'm really sorry."

Catherine is not used to contact with men, and dancing, a physical contact that breaks through the intimate distance, is even blacklisted.

At the beginning, Catherine was still in the mood to complain that Mr. Darcy's breath was faster than her, but now she has no time to take care of that, and just wants to find a hole in the ground to get in, so as not to cause trouble to others.

What's strange is that Darcy found that he didn't feel disgusted. Not only did he not mind her stepping on his feet, but he even thought that the flushed Catherine was cute.

"It's okay, Miss Bennett," Darcy said with the same haughty tone, but his words were gentle. "It was my mistake. I should use more basic dance steps instead of trying to show off."

Catherine was a little more relaxed: "Mr. Darcy, you and I both know what the problem is, thank you for your rescue. However, although my dancing skills are not good, it also proves that I have an advantage."

Darcy said: "I would like to hear the details."

"I'm very honest. If I say I dance badly, I mean it's really bad. I'm not pretending."

Darcy could not help looking at her, and seeing for the first time that he too, like other gentlemen, could take great pleasure in a lady.