[Pride and Prejudice] First impressions

"Ladies! Let me remind you that even if Mr. Bingley's leg is healed enough to hold a ball, you can't imagine being as free as you used to be at the ball!"

Mr Bennett tried to rein in what was beginning to become chaotic.

Bingley, who was smiling all over his face, immediately said that his leg injury was fine, and Mrs. Bennett had already yelled: "Damn Mr. Bennett, you are such a disappointment! My daughters remember it! My dear, you said Yes or no?"

Jane smiled, Mary sat still and didn't speak, but her eyes sparkled, Kitty and Lydia immediately rushed to answer, and then asked Bingley about the guests they wanted to invite, and when they heard that the militia members would When she was a guest, Lydia covered her mouth with her hands and laughed excitedly. Kitty naturally followed her actions, and the living room was filled with laughter like silver bells.

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It was raining heavily outside, the firewood in the fireplace was crackling and the flames were jumping happily, and the whole family sat together like this.Although in this family, the father does not play cards according to reason, the mother is neurotic, and the younger sisters have their own shortcomings, and life is full of noise, but who is perfect in this world?

For the first time, Elizabeth really felt that she loved the family, that she was indeed one of them.She silently watched their joyful appearance, the corners of her lips turned up slightly involuntarily, and her eyes were filled with a smile from the bottom of her heart.

Can enjoy such happy family time, even if it makes outsiders feel indecent, what is it?People first live for themselves.

Thinking of this, Elizabeth subconsciously looked at the picky guest, preparing to meet his disgust or contemptuous gaze. She never expected that by such a coincidence, she found that he was actually looking in her direction. What was even more strange was that he looked... …

Seems a little out of the scene?

The eyes of the two inevitably collided, and when they were frozen for a second or two, the husband suddenly stood up from the chair as if he had recovered and remembered that there was still an important thing to do. Startled by the noise he made, Qi Qi stopped what he was saying and turned to look at him.

"Charles, it looks like the rain won't stop in a short time. It's getting late, and it's not good to disturb the Bennet family anymore. I have to go. Your leg injury can't be exposed to the rain. If the Bennet family If there happens to be an empty carriage available, perhaps you can go with me?"

Darcy looked at his friend when he had finished this passage quickly.

Apparently, Mr. Bingley was still reluctant to part with him and didn't think it was a good idea, but he didn't know how to refute the suggestion from his friend that he had always obeyed. When he seemed very embarrassed, the witty Mrs. Bennet rescued him. him.

"Mr. Darcy, if you want to go, just go by yourself! It's raining so hard outside, if our Mr. Bingley gets wet again, it's not good news for his leg injury! Besides, my house is useless now The carriage! Let Mr. Bingley stay at my house at night, and I will keep him sleeping comfortably!"

Bingley breathed a sigh of relief, shrugged helplessly, and looked at his friend apologetically.

"Darcy, after you go back, please tell Louisa and Caroline about my situation, and tell them I'm fine, so they don't need to worry."

Darcy glanced at him, didn't say anything, just nodded slightly, then turned seriously to the direction where Mr. Bennett and his family were, bowed slightly to thank them, and took his hat and hat from the servant. Jacket, turned around and went out quickly.

"Mr. Darcy, if you don't mind, perhaps I can lend you my raincoat and lantern..."

Mr. Bennet hurriedly got up to see off the guests.

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"Oh Mom, he's such a boring eccentric!"

As soon as Darcy was out, Lydia sank down on a chair and cried out.

"And rather unflattering!"

The mother followed suit.

"Fortunately, he left by himself! When he was sitting just now, he was so motionless," she imitated Darcy's sitting posture, "I was so uncomfortable, how could a person maintain the same posture for so long without feeling tired?" ? I was afraid that he would look at me and dare not speak loudly! Fortunately, he finally left!"

"Yes, but for Mr. Bingley's sake, I wouldn't bother to entertain him."

Mrs. Bennet looked at Bingley, who was already embarrassed, with a big smile.

"I must say, my friend is not as boring as you say..."

He tried to speak for his friend, but was interrupted by an impatient Mrs. Bennet.

"Dear Bentley, don't care about others. Anyway, as long as they are your friends, I will treat them politely!"

There was a sound of closing the door outside, presumably Mr. Bennett had already seen off the guests who had been traveling at night in the rain.Elizabeth gave Jane a wink, and Jane immediately understood.

"Mother, we have talked long enough. Mr. Bingley is injured and needs more rest. See if the guest room is ready and let him rest."

Mrs. Bennett was reminded that she ended the conversation tonight amid the objections of several young daughters, and ordered the servant to help the guest to the guest room to rest.

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It rained almost all night, and did not stop until dawn.Early the next morning, when the Bennett family was enjoying a sumptuous breakfast with the happy guest who had a broken leg, the carriage from Netherfield arrived and was about to pick up the owner for treatment by the doctor.Mrs. Bennet was very sorry, because she had hoped to stay with the guest for another day today, so that he could taste some special dishes that were not easy to cook at home.

The host is deeply sorry, and the guest is also reluctant to part.

Don't underestimate the role of one night under the same roof and getting up early to eat at the same table.Even Elizabeth noticed that when the family sent off the guests in the morning, whether it was Mr. Bingley or Jane, the two looked at each other differently than before.Earlier, she taught Jane to look back and be merciful when parting, but now Mr. Bingley is self-taught. When he was being helped into the carriage, he looked back at Jane frequently, and Jane did not avoid it. His gaze was full of love. concern.

"That's right, if you work harder, the family will be able to marry a daughter before the end of the year!"

When the carriage finally disappeared from sight, Mrs. Bennet said to herself beamingly.

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The next day, Mr. Bingley sent Netherfield's servants back to Longborn to thank him, saying that his leg injury was treated by a doctor, and he was indeed fine, and he would be able to go to the ground after a few days of rest. He asked them to rest assured and agreed to the dance. It will certainly take place as scheduled, and he will be sending out invitations soon.

With the anticipation of the prom, the following days will not be so boring.Besides, there's Aunt Phillips in town!She has no daughter, her uncle is busy, and she lacks people to talk to. In the past, her nieces went to her house every day, but now they don't come every day as before. Guided by the spirit, he worked tirelessly and went to Langborn once every two days to visit his sister and several nieces.Her arrival brought infinite fun to the boring life of the nieces.

Just as everyone was looking forward to next Saturday, a very important person to the Bennett family appeared!

That's right, this is Mr. Collins from Hunsford, Kent!

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Based on well-known reasons, the kind-hearted Mr. Collins decided to repair the once bad relationship with the Bennett family for his deceased father. He took the initiative to write a letter to express his visit time, not only did not give the other party any chance to object, He even stated in the letter what time he would arrive, so that even Elizabeth could not think of any good way to refuse this cousin's arrival.Within a few days, amidst Mrs. Bennet's full of complaints, he arrived in a carriage at the agreed time, neither early nor late, very precisely at four o'clock in the afternoon!

Of course, Mr. Collins would never let the Bennets know that he had deliberately asked the coachman to take the experience of going around the neighborhood because he arrived an hour early.The great benefactor, Mrs. de Boer, hates unpunctuality, and thinks it is one of the manifestations of lack of education. Arriving early is naturally a kind of unpunctuality, so even at this moment, she is in Hertford, far away from Rosings. De County, he must also abide by the agreed time.

The family greeted the guest, and soon understood the purpose of his trip, and had different reactions.

Mr. Bennett: I have long heard that this nephew is a fool, but I didn't expect him to be so stupid as to be expected.This is all right, I have relieved my boredom these few days!Consider developing good-neighborly and friendly long-term bilateral relations.

Mrs. Bennett: What the hell?Is this the rhythm of wanting to marry one of my daughters? (The eyes turn around and land on Elizabeth) The old man can't do it, so let the second child be a bad-mouthed girl!Emma is too good, nephew, aunt is wrong!From now on, I will never curse you to fall into the river while walking and feed the bastard again!

Jane: Goodness, he's the cousin who's going to inherit the Langborn estate?

Mary: It must be because I haven't worked hard enough. Nima's cousin is a bible, and I will never understand the profound things in it!

Lydia: Is this guy an idiot?

Kitty: Everything looks like Lydia.

Elizabeth: Hey - what are you all looking at me for?what does it mean!God damn reporter!Why is no one asking me if I am happy now!