Countess of Pride and Prejudice

"I didn't expect you to be so young, but you can understand so clearly." Philip's praise this time was not out of politeness, which made Georgiana feel that her heart was about to blossom, and when she was about to continue talking, the maid had already sent Come on candles, and the room will be bright again.It would have been nice if she had delivered it a little later, Georgiana thought a little depressed, but she still put a smile on her face: "Sorry, if I hadn't insisted on opening the window, I wouldn't let the candle be blown out by the wind."

"You don't have to say sorry." The room was bright again, and it seemed that there were many words that could not be said. Philip was very surprised that when he heard Georgiana speak just now, the slight ripple in his heart, seeing Georgiana's face at this moment, Philip felt again Feeling that the ripples seemed to be an illusion, she still spoke politely to Georgiana.

Georgiana took a long breath, heard the door opened, and saw Charlotte walking in. Georgiana smiled at Charlotte: "Mrs. Collins, what is the difference between the scenery at night and the daytime?"

"I saw fireflies flying in the woods. Unfortunately, there are not too many." After Charlotte replied, Earl Max also entered the room. It was past eleven o'clock, and it was time to say good night.Georgiana said good night to everyone, looking at Philip, Georgiana felt that she would never forget the short conversation in the dark just now.

Mr. Darcy came back at noon next day, saying that he would return to Pemberley next day, which meant that this brief meeting with Philip was coming to an end.Georgiana couldn't help being a little depressed, but then she became happy again. Anyway, it's good to have such a short two-day reunion, and maybe there will be no chance to meet again in the future.But Georgiana would remember it.

So after lunch, Georgiana suggested that they all go for a walk together in the woods, so as not to be bored in their own houses.Count Max certainly agreed with this proposal, and Philip had nothing to do with it.Caroline was very happy: "Then I can go fishing."

"But you never caught one, Caroline." Charlotte laughed and teased her sister, which made Caroline flush slightly, and then she shook her head. "No, that's because these fish are very crafty."

"So, we're going to wait for the fish that Miss Lucas caught tonight to make fish soup?" Earl Max also joined the conversation between the sisters, which inevitably made Charlotte want to sarcasm again, but what Earl Max said There was nothing wrong, so Charlotte could only smile.

After tidying up, the husband brought the fishing tools and drawing boards for the ladies, and the ladies rolled up the picnic baskets. The group talked and laughed and walked into the woods. They put down the picnic baskets on a relatively gentle hillside, and Caroline had already held them. The fishing rod went to fish, and little William followed her, clamoring to see if Caroline could catch a fish.

Charlotte spread the picnic cloth under the tree, took out the contents of the basket and placed them on it, and watched Caroline and little William playing by the stream.The wind blows people are very cool, Georgiana has put away the drawing board, intends to paint a picture for entertainment.Count Max walked around, watching Caroline fishing there for a while, and seeing Georgiana's painting for a while.He was the happiest with the number of people present.

Philip was still there not knowing what he was thinking, and Charlotte couldn't help but said, "Mr. Rochester, I have always been very presumptuous with a question. I heard that you are the youngest son in your family, but you don't behave like a youngest son."

Generally speaking, the younger sons are more playful, and some are even completely playful, relying on the help of their elder brothers to live.

This question made Philip frowned, and then Philip said: "When I was 14 years old, my elder brother had a serious illness. At that time, my father told me, and he told me. Even if my elder brother was seriously ill , Thornfield will not be handed over to me. In fact, I never thought of getting Thornfield." Thinking about it, this sentence was a great blow to the young man, and Charlotte said softly: "I'm sorry."

"You don't need to say sorry, Mrs. Collins. For many fathers, it is normal for the eldest son who puts all their hopes on him to be seriously ill, and it is normal to vent their anger on the younger son."

"I think your father has regretted it, seeing what you have achieved today." Charlotte's words made Philip's brows furrow again, and then Philip smiled: "Maybe. But whether he regrets it or not, I don't care." I care about it. When my father dies, Thornfield will no longer be my home."

Charlotte was about to say sorry again, but Philip had already got up and walked to the other side.Perhaps such a conversation should not have happened between herself and him, Charlotte subconsciously reflected on herself, even a very good friend could not say such a thing.

Georgiana drew the people present, and Earl Max had already smiled and said: "Oh, Georgiana, you forgot to draw another person. Philip you didn't draw it. Philip, come here quickly, don't let people only see you Back view."

Philip, who was watching from a distance, came over when he heard the call, and came to Georgiana. Georgiana felt her face flushed again, but she still lowered her head and added Philip.

"No, I think it might be better to paint like this." Philip took the palette from Georgiana, dipped the paint and ticked it lightly, so the whole painting became brighter.

"Mr. Rochester, I didn't expect you to be such a master." Georgiana couldn't help admiring, and Philip put down the palette: "When I was young, I once wanted to be a painter, just like Da Vinci. But the prerequisite for being a painter It was to support myself, so I went into business anyway.”

Speaking of youth, Philip couldn't help but frowned slightly. Georgiana wanted to ask why she didn't continue, but she didn't ask out of politeness.Little William had already come to see Georgiana's paintings, excitedly expressing that he painted himself really well.

This afternoon was supposed to pass away quietly like this, but when everyone was about to pack up their things and go further into the woods, a servant came from the building, panting and running: "Mrs. Catherine is here."

Lady Catherine came, and without notice, but this was also in line with the lady's usual style, so everyone gave up walking and went to Pemberley House.

Before entering the building, I saw Mrs. Catherine's carriage parked in front of the building. The servants were carrying their luggage outside. Grandma Renault had already walked to Georgiana: "Miss, not only Mrs. Catherine is here, Miss Anne is also here."

This is really strange, because of Anne's poor health, Lady Catherine seldom let her go out, but took her to live in Rosings, but how could she bring her to Pemberley this time?Although Georgiana felt strange, she went inside to meet her aunt.

"Look for a sunny room, you know, Anne can't blow the wind." Madam Catherine was instructing the servants to move the luggage into the guest room, and when she saw Georgiana walking in, Madam Catherine frowned tightly: "Oh, Georgiana I'm glad to see you. You were not here just now, and these servants don't even know where my luggage should be put. The guest room I used to live in has been taken by Mrs. Collins."

"With your permission, madam, I will move out of this guest room." Charlotte lived in the largest and best room in Pemberley, which represented Elizabeth's importance to Charlotte.And Charlotte didn't mind such a trivial matter as giving up the guest room.After all, Mrs. Catherine can only be picky about these things. As for other things, no one will listen to her.

"Charlotte, you really are still the good girl you used to be." Madam Catherine was of course very happy when she heard that Charlotte was willing to give up the guest room, and she praised her before adding: "But I know, I am no longer yours now. The protector is gone, it doesn't matter if you don't want to move out."

Charlotte turned a deaf ear to Mrs. Catherine's words, and after curtseying, she asked Sally to move her luggage from the original guest room to other places. Georgiana felt a little shy about her aunt's rude behavior, but Mrs. Catherine never You will feel that there is something wrong with this.

The guest rooms were thus arranged, Lady Catherine in her usual room, and Miss Anne next door.Only then did the gentlemen have an opportunity of speaking to Lady Catherine.

Seeing Earl Max and Philip, Madam Catherine couldn't help thinking of the unpleasant things again, and couldn't help but elongate her face, but she decided to accept the greetings from these two gentlemen out of politeness.As for Miss Annie, she has been resting in the living room since she got off the car, without seeing anyone.As soon as the guest room was made, Lady Catherine urged her into it to rest and not to come down until supper time.

Seeing Annie go upstairs, Madam Catherine said: "Poor Annie, she has been in poor health. Fortunately, last time in London, I met a good doctor. He said that walking in the woods is good for Annie's illness. I just want to come to Pemberley for a while. You won't dislike me, Georgiana?"

In front of the old lady, no one would say that she was not welcome. Before Georgiana could say anything, Mrs. Catherine said again: "Of course, dear Georgiana, you will definitely welcome me. Darcy and Where is Elizabeth? Why are they missing?"

"Mrs. Bingley gave birth to a daughter, and my brother and sister-in-law went to congratulate her." Georgiana had no time to speak at this moment, and Lady Catherine immediately raised her tone: "To congratulate? Just for such a small matter? George Anna, you must, at once, write to Darcy and ask him to come back to-morrow."

"Brother will indeed be back tomorrow, after all, Mr. Rochester is still here." Every time Georgiana met this aunt, she felt that she would be reprimanded by her in the next second, and this moment was no exception.