[Sense and Sensibility] Fascinated by you

The Rockfield Manor was shrouded in the morning mist, hoarfrost hung on the trees in the garden, the rain last night brought not only cold but also flower mud all over the ground, gentlemen and ladies are still immersed in sleep At midnight, Rockfield's servants had already gotten up and started preparing breakfast and cleaning the room.

Hank rode a fast horse back to Rockfield from London in the starry night. After riding the horse all night, he was almost frozen. The two male servants worked together to lift Hank off the horse. It took a few days. He was so worn out by the night's journey that the skin between his legs was torn, and he wobbled when he got off the horse and walked.While Mr. Tony asked someone to take care of him, he didn't delay the business, "What do you want to say when the master asks you to come back quickly?"

Hank gulped down two mouthfuls of the beef soup just out of the pot with the hand of the maid Ada, slightly warming his limbs that were frozen and stiff, and then he felt alive again, "Yes, sir. The master asked me to I brought a letter back, and this one is for you." Hank unbuttoned his cloak, took out a letter from his pocket, and handed it to Mr. Tony.

"Miss Hathaway is up? There is still a letter from the master to the lady." Hank took the bowl in the maid's hand and drank it himself, as if he didn't see Ida's eyes.

Pamela, the older housekeeper next to her, took the call, "Miss just called for hot water, she should be up."

Butler Tony paused for a while, "Since the lady is already up, Pamela, you can take Hank to see the lady. Hank, go to the fireplace to warm up first, and don't pass the cold on the lady."

Hank went back to his room, changed his clothes, and tidied his hair a little before following Pamela to wait outside Miss Hathaway's door. After a while, Miss Pamela came out and told him to go in.

Hank bowed his head and stood respectfully in front of Hathaway, as if he was not interested in the scenery in front of him at all, but in fact he had been peeking at Hathaway's every move from the corner of his eye.

Hathaway had just woken up and washed, when Miss Pamela came in and said that Philip asked Hank to bring the letter back, and he was waiting outside her door now.Hathaway smeared some moisturizer on her face, and asked Hank casually: "You rode back overnight, right? Thank you for your hard work. Let the kitchen make you a bowl of ginger soup later to keep you from catching a cold." , brother asked you to bring me a letter?" Hank is Philip's personal servant, and he has been with Philip for five or six years, and he has gained Philip's trust, and Hathaway is also familiar with him.

"Yes, the master was very anxious to receive Mr. Tony's letter. He wrote the letter and asked me to bring it back immediately after he finished his work." Hank said while handing the letter to Hathaway.

Hathaway took the letter and motioned for Miss Pamela to come over and help her comb her hair. It always took her a long time to comb her hair every morning. The self-made rolls were so bad that it was so troublesome to get up every day to straighten them.

Hathaway opened the letter, and there were only a few lines in it. Philip told her not to worry, he had thought about this day a long time ago, and he had already found Mr. Green and asked him to testify that Hathaway's body had recuperated in recent years Very good, her heart is basically not harmful to her childbirth. Although Mr. Green is an upright gentleman, he is also very aware of the harm those words will do to an unmarried lady, so he readily agreed.If the rumor really spread to London, he would also send someone to clarify it. Please don't worry about her, and set off for London immediately. He will take her into the social world first, so as not to ruin her reputation by preconceived rumors.

Although this scribbled letter only had a few lines, the confidence and confidence revealed by Philip in the letter infected Hathaway and calmed down her anxious and confused heart.

She put the letter on the dressing table, and finally brought a relaxed smile on her face. She looked out of the window, as if she could see her brother in London from the window. This gentleman has always been silent but powerful in his way He took care of Rockfield's huge property, but he still didn't forget to care for her. She seemed to remember that when the old Sir Butler passed away, he gently stroked the top of her head with his hand and told her that it was all right. , don't worry, everything has him.

It took a while for Hathaway to come back to her senses, she blushed with embarrassment, and told Hank to go down and have a good rest.

The temperature dropped a lot today, Hathaway picked out a thick Scottish cashmere skirt, her hair was simply tied up with a headband with two white pompoms, and when she walked, the two pompoms followed her Her steps swayed, she looked very delicate and cute, which matched her good mood.

The atmosphere at breakfast was very good, and Mr. Borg joked about himself again, "Oh! The breakfast at Rockfield is really delicious, Winnie, come and see if my waistline has grown by two more." Inch? I woke up this morning and felt that my belt seemed to have shrunk a bit."

"Oh! No! Brother, don't remind me of this! I've already gained 5 pounds, Hathaway, it's all because you always tempt me to eat dessert!" Winnies complained.

"If you must say that snatching my snacks is me seducing you, then I can't help it." Hathaway shook her head pretending to be distressed.

Everyone laughed when they heard this.

After breakfast, Mr. Hoffman told Andrew that they would leave Rockfield and return to London tomorrow. After all, it was already November and the social season in London had begun, so they had to leave.

Although Andrew hates Miss Hoffman, he admires Mr. Hoffman very much. Although this gentleman is a bit serious and rigid, he is still a gentleman. He has the good character of an English gentleman. The two have become friends for such a long time Friends, Andrew tried in vain to keep one or two, but was flatly rejected by Mr. Hoffman.

Mr. Borg said without losing the opportunity: "Andrew, we have not been out for a short time. My mother has already written to me. If I don't go back before next Monday, I will sell my Mary (Mr. Borg's favorite horse) , so I'm afraid we have to say goodbye too."

"Oh! West! Do you want to do this to me too! How boring I am with Brandon when you leave, can't you stay for a while?" When he was rejected again, Andrew started to fire again, " Then you can stay with me until next Monday! You are never allowed to leave early!"

Colonel Brandon on the side opened his mouth unnaturally when he heard Andrew's words, but Andrew saw him again, "Brandon, hell, what else do you want to say?"

"Oh, yes, Andrew, you know, I've been out for quite a while, and little Elisa is still waiting for me at home, so..." Colonel Brandon rarely hesitated, and finished speaking unnaturally He glanced at Hathaway.

Andrew lost his temper completely, and muttered in his mouth: "I haven't seen you for a few years and said to go back to see little Elisa, and now I think about it again..." Colonel Brandon was even more embarrassed.

Then Andrew turned to Mr. Marshall again, "Bradley, I think you have something to tell me, don't you? Just say it all together, don't hurt my heart over and over again!" Andrew yelled.

Mr. Marshall glanced at Olivia. The lady bit her lower lip and shook her head slightly. Mr. Marshall replied with a smile: "I'm afraid I will disappoint you. We, brother and sister, will bother you for a few more days."

Only then did Andrew feel a little happier, "Great, your interruption is welcome, I'm going crazy if I'm left alone."

Hathaway sniggered from the sidelines. I'm afraid it's a lie that the Marshall brothers and sisters stayed to play with Andrew, and it's true to find a suitable husband for themselves.However, she doesn't want to care about the development of this matter. Now that she has a deeper understanding of Olivia, she doesn't want to deal with her at all, so let Andrew play with her.