[Sense and Sensibility] Worth having

After that, the sisters stayed on the hillside and enjoyed a pleasant afternoon.They talked in twos and threes, talking about the weather or all gossip.Christo can finally enjoy the sunny food leisurely, because Mrs. Jennings has been talking with Mrs. Dashwood.They stayed until about 04:30, when the sun was fading, the girls arrived at their little villa again while the carriage was not in sight.

"Christopher, do you think it would be better for me to weave something out of those baskets? How big a basket should I make? Can it be dyed? I think..."

"Margaret, don't ask any more questions. I've got a headache after all this talk." Marianne interrupted the little girl's tireless questioning, then looked at Christo dissatisfied and said, "Look at other people I don't even want to answer you, what a proud Christo, she will never stay to help her sister, there is no basic etiquette."

"..." Christo was silent, although she could always say something to refute Marianne, but she was not in such a mood.Women embarrass women, and then engage in meaningless quarrels, which are the most boring things, a waste of energy and a waste of short-lived youth.

"What, Marianne, why do you say that, Christo is obviously thinking of you." Margaret was a little dissatisfied that Christo was misunderstood.

Actually, why bother!Christo had a headache from the quarrel, and Mrs. Dashwood on the other side didn't interrupt, so let's just end this topic.

"Margaret, I'll tell you something about weaving." Since she ignored Marianne's unilateral questioning and diverted Margaret's attention, this small conflict is over .

Christo's not-so-loud explanation came from the carriage.She can always speak in a coherent way, and when talking about the dyeing section, she also introduces some different dyes, as if she has tried it herself, but in fact, although she has made baskets, she knows nothing about dyeing .

Speaking of something interesting, Eleanor also added a few words to add, and the atmosphere quickly became lively.The one who sulks becomes Marianne alone.In addition, there may be a Mrs. Dashwood who dotes on Marianne.

Christo knew that what she did today was not very friendly—leaving her sister behind, resting alone, etc., it was just a negligence in the small area, but in the large area, it was that she lacked a sense of kindness. Ladylike too.However, she did not do this on a whim, she was thinking of Colonel Brandon.

She also wanted to test whether this man had any plans for Marianne, after all, she saw his gaffe at a certain moment.As a younger sister, she doesn't have a good relationship with Marianne, but that doesn't mean she doesn't care about Marianne.She guessed that their sister's face might be similar to one of the Colonel's deceased, so her blemish could help her get out first, so that she could have more time to speculate on Colonel Brandon's character.

Just like Mr. Edward before.Knowing that he is an Oxford graduate and the younger brother of Mrs. Dashwood, and has no bad record, Christo is willing to nod and say hello to this gentleman, and she is still looking forward to knowing the details of Colonel Brandon. Woolen cloth.

Actively asking questions is the worst. Sometimes you want to know the answer to something, as long as you are patient and give some guidance at the right time, someone will naturally be willing to tell you.

This opportunity is coming soon.It was another clear afternoon, and Mrs. Jennings treated everyone to afternoon tea at Barton Manor.Mrs. Dashwood's girls were, of course, the mainstay of the party.After arriving at the manor, they found that another guest was Colonel Brandon.After the two sides saluted, they sat down and talked.

Christo brought the trinkets she made and shared them with the owners of Barton Manor.She believes that even if others do not appear as benefactors and never mention the matter of renting out their house to the Dashwoods cheaply, as a beneficiary, it is necessary to maintain courtesy and a certain degree of gratitude.Besides, Mrs. Jennings always entertained them, whether it was her personal preference or not, and whether she wanted to introduce Colonel Blanton to them or not, it was worth paying for.

"Oh, Crystal, this mask is so lovely." Mrs. Jennings also seemed to like Crystal's handicraft.What she brought this time was a half-face mask made of feathers and ribbons. It wasn't gorgeous, but it was more than exquisite. Most importantly, the color of the finished product was calm, which was more suitable for Mrs. Jennings' age.

"I finished it with Eleanor. We have been thinking about it for a long time before we finished it."

Eleanor is not good at talking to people like Mrs. Jennings, and this time the main force is Christo.In view of the fact that Christo still wanted to find out some other people's past with ulterior motives, so she dealt with it more carefully this time.

It's a pity that Mrs. Jennings is not the kind of person who can understand Jifeng. Even if Chris tries hard to point questions, the latter always carelessly ignores the past.It was impossible for her to speak too clearly, since Mrs. Dashwood was sitting on one side, so the conversation had not progressed much.

Not far away, Marianne and Margaret seemed to have forgotten the unhappiness a few days ago, and they were playing a game of pitching together.This game is somewhat similar to the modern bowling game. Whoever pushes the most bottles is the winner.Colonel Blanton retrieved the thrown ball for the two girls in a very gentlemanly manner, and he seemed to have a good impression of Marianne.

"What a match made in heaven." Mrs. Jennings' eyes rested on Marianne's ball-receiving hand.She smiled gratifiedly, as if Colonel Blanton had married the beautiful daughter of the Dashwood family, and she continued: "He is rich, and she marks"

"How long have you known Colonel Brandon?" Eleanor asked worriedly. After all, she hadn't forgotten that Colonel Brandon was still Sir John's good friend.

"We've known each other since I came here. It's been 15 years. His family is very close to here, and he is John's best friend. He has no wife, but has a sad past. He fell in love with someone. But there was no result because of family objections."

"why?"

"Because she was poor, Eliza was very poor, and in the end she was kicked out of the house, and he joined the army." Mrs. Jennings approached Eleanor, and then said seriously: "If it weren't for John, I don't think he would think about it." of."

"What happened to that lady?" Eleanor frowned, and she glanced at Christophe, hoping she would change the subject of Mrs. Jennings.

Christo pretended that she didn't see it, she looked at the cake in front of her seriously, as if there was nothing else that could attract her attention.

"She changed several men, and there was no trace of her in high society." Mrs. Jennings sighed with some regret, and she continued: "When Brandon came back from India, he has been looking for her. .When he found her in the shelter, she was dead."

Kristo raised an eyebrow.That means she's interested in it.She originally thought that the story of Colonel Brandon should be that his lover rejected him, and then fled on his own initiative, and he worked hard to lay a foundation.But Mrs. Jennings' statement is obviously more reasonable.This is a rare man. —she didn't want to give it to Marianne.

No, you shouldn't have said that.This man was not originally Marianne's.She was absolutely dismissive of Brandon.What she is looking for is a perfect and hot love, but Christo has always felt that liking is a passionate injury, while love should be carefully protected.This is where the contradictions of the sisters lie, and the conceptual problems are almost irreconcilable.

Therefore, in Christo's view, Marianne has been dreaming of an unrealistic princess dream, while Marianne feels that Christo's heart is like a haggard old woman.

This Colonel Blanton was all that Marianne could have asked for in a companion of the age.First of all, as the second son, he can create a piece of his own inheritance.Secondly, he has fought in India. Colonial aggression is certainly evil and immoral, but as a British, he seems to be beyond reproach in opening up territories for his country, and even made him well-informed.In the end, love should be a story in which the predecessors plant trees and the descendants enjoy the shade. Brandon failed once, and he will cherish the second time even more.

Taking a step back, in terms of age—Blanton is 35, much older than her, so she must have gone first if nothing unexpected happened.She can be more free in the future, guarding her children and a large manor, which is not a bad thing.She herself can move more freely, and even do things that Girls' Generation cannot do.

Christo looked at Colonel Brandon.At this moment, he and Marianne were chatting and laughing as they walked up the stairs, which would not make Chris anxious, because Marianne would not respond to Blanton, and the latter had not yet reached the point where he had to .If you are too hasty, you will go wrong.Christo squinted her eyes, and she looked at Colonel Brandon's appearance, which was not her focus before.

——His nose makes his side curves recognizable to a certain extent, but the unprotrusive browbones and flat forehead greatly weaken the charm that this curve should have. Handsome, but that would also make him look older, it can only be said that each has its own advantages and disadvantages.His demeanor was calm, and it had to be said that the other party had formed a subtle attraction to Christo from the very beginning.

not bad.Christo thought secretly, at least it was suitable enough for her.She doesn't need a so-called man to spend her life with, because there is no such person in this era, and there will be no future, and she also has a painful memory in reality.Love is always icing on the cake, not a gift in a timely manner. She is no longer the innocent child she was back then.No matter how cold-blooded, it is much better than hurting yourself.

The author has something to say: Christo will definitely regret her judgment in the future,

Colonel is definitely worthy of deep love, good man, good man~~~

*The description of the Colonel's appearance was based on film reviews, and some edits were made.