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Allen uttered the bloodiest words in a soft voice like inviting a lady to dance.

Annie raised her head suddenly, and looked at the smiling Allen in surprise, as if she couldn't recognize him.

"A pair of hands and a pair of eyes." Allen repeated softly, like an intimate whisper.

Annie couldn't see Alan's eyes clearly against the light, but she vaguely felt that the smile in those eyes had become extremely cold at this moment.

"This is the rule of the Duke of Bridgewater. The traitor will be cut off from his betrayal minions, and all the light in his future will be wiped out." Allen murmured, narrowing his eyes.

When he opened his eyes again, Alan was that energetic young gentleman again. He shrugged and said, "Although that kind of method is a bit cruel, it is unavoidable in the mall. There will always be someone who is willing to pay for more interest to betray his employer, unless he learns to fear."

Annie felt her hands and feet were cold, and her throat was a little tight, but she tried to keep her voice steady: "I'm a little confused, Alan, is this kind of loyalty still loyalty?"

"I think facts and results are the most important, so whether out of fear or obedience, the loyalty of a servant is his most precious quality." After Allen finished speaking, he looked at Mr. Klub, "Mr. Richter is such a successful The big businessman, he will take action, and the thief will get what he deserves."

Anne fell silent.

She glanced at Mr. Klub from under the brim of his hat, and saw that he was a little pale, as if frightened by Mr. Edgerton's words.

Annie walked towards the Bennet sisters.Liz was unrolling a roll of emerald green silk and gesturing on Jane's body.Jane seemed very fond of the rolled cloth, and couldn't help but keep stroking it gently.

"How about it, have you picked it?" Annie leaned against the counter.

"That's it!" Liz made the decision, and saw a hesitation on Jane's face. She patted the small bag on her waist, "Father, let us not think about saving money, otherwise why should we come to Phoenix?"

Jane slowly rolled up the emerald green satin, unable to put it down.

Liz looked at Mr. Klub and Mr. Edgerton, who were chatting at the door, and said loudly, "Mr. Edgerton, did you promise us to negotiate a good price for us?"

Annie couldn't help laughing, she didn't expect Liz to really regard Allen as a bargaining tool.

Allen was not annoyed, he waved the hat in his hand, saluted the ladies, and continued to chat with Mr. Klub.Mr. Klube cast a glance at Miss de Bourgh, whether it was casually or not, and then became the calculating shopkeeper again.

Under the temptation of the discounted price, Liz also chose a piece of gray-purple silk for herself, which looked extremely low-key.Because the color is relatively common, even though it is a good material, it has become a slow-selling item.

Jane insisted on returning her horse, and Yun Yiyun bought a better one for Liz, but Liz stopped her again.

"You need the cloth more, Jane, and I don't want to be the focus of everyone at the tea party, so let me sit quietly and listen to the ladies talking."

Liz and Jane had been at loggerheads for a long time, but in the end Jane still failed to win over her sharp-tongued sister.

After paying the bill, the Bennet sisters were pleasantly surprised to find that the budget given by Mr. Bennet was completely sufficient, and there was even some left over.Jane stuffed the coin into Liz's hand and said, "It just so happens that you can buy a book with it! Don't you want a book about writing a long time ago?"

"I can't afford this money, but I can save it, and I will save enough sooner or later." Liz did not refuse this time, and happily put the change back into her purse.

Annie looked at the smiling Liz, and suddenly asked, "Liz likes to write?"

"It's not like I like it, it's just a pastime." Liz said while staring at the clerk packing the cloth, "Jane and I have read almost the books in my father's study, and it's not so convenient to buy books in Longbourne , when I don’t have any new books to read, I want to write something by myself—it’s just to record the trivial things in life, not any serious creation.”

Annie praised in surprise: "You are already very good, I wonder if I can have this honor?"

Liz's eyes lit up, but soon he became angry again: "It's really not a masterpiece, it's just some very trivial and boring things..." Even so, Liz was still a little eager to move.She had never had only Jane as a loyal reader, and Miss Lucas had seen one, though she had encouraged it, but Liz saw that she was not all that interested.

Liz didn't know what his own level was, so he wanted to buy a book on writing. Even if he couldn't become a great writer, he could still go one step closer to writing.

Annie became interested, and finally had a lady to talk to about something other than clothes, jewelry, and jewelry.

Jane pursed her lips while listening, and after Mr. Klub handed her the packed fabric, Jane turned to Liz and said, "Now, you don't have to pester me every time, insisting that I give it to you. Opinion! God knows, although I also read books, I don’t have any experience in writing! If you want to ask me what I think, I just think that you are talented enough if you can write it!”

Liz made a gesture to take the cloth in her hand, but was held up by Du Li. Du Li put the large bag of cloth on the carriage under Annie's order.

A group of people walked out of Phoenix in Mr. Klub's reluctance. Before getting into the carriage, Anne turned her head and looked at Mr. Klub who was hesitant to speak and said, "I'm sorry to hear what happened to Phoenix. But since you complained to us, The only advice I can give is to get the thief out, Mr. Klub, you are a very clever man, and I don't believe you know anything about who this man is."

"Miss de Bourgh, you are really joking. How can I, a little shopkeeper, have any power? Even if I know, what can I do? Phoenix is ​​not my shop, nor is the textile factory my factory. I The only thing we can do is..." At this point, Mr. Klub lowered his voice and made a look.

Annie raised her eyebrows and walked aside.She turned her head to see that Liz was sitting in the carriage, stuck her head out, and asked Alan if he had any familiar booksellers.

"...Miss de Bauer, excuse me, I just want to ask, do you know Mr. Richter?" Mr. Klub's voice was so small that it was almost inaudible.

Annie didn't turn her head, but just looked at the carriage, her lips moved slightly: "Mr. Richter is my friend, that's right."

"only friends?"

"only friends."

After Anne finished speaking, she smiled slightly, turned her head to look at the store manager Klub, and saw that he was looking down at himself: "Your question confuses me, Mr. Klub. I live in a manor in Kent all year round. How can a lady in the novel have anything more than friendship with a gentleman?"

"Sorry, that's not what I meant—" Mr. Klub took a quick step back.

"That's good. You also understand that for a lady, fame is more important than life." Annie dropped this sentence pretending to be annoyed, and frowned angrily.

After Mr. Klub apologized for the gaffe just now, Anne stretched her eyebrows and said, "I just thought you wanted to talk to Mr. Richter through my door?"

"You know what I mean, it couldn't be better over there, Miss de Bourgh." Mr. Klube wiped the non-existent sweat from his brow exaggeratedly.

Anne nodded, and said, "I wish you had said that earlier? I am a reasonable person, just like my mother, Mrs. Catherine, always taught me that helping others within my ability will bring God's mercy..." How do you want me to help you?"

"Please wait for a moment!" Mr. Klub immediately turned and ran towards the store, his movements were not as fast as those of his age. After a while, under the puzzled eyes of Sister Bennet and Allen, Mr. Open the door and come back.

He was holding a box in his hand, which Annie found very familiar—ah, it was the one that the store manager used to hold Yunluo samples when Darcy and Darcy first came to Phoenix.

Mr. Klub did not continue to whisper, he graciously sent the box to the carriage, and gestured to help Anne into the carriage.

"Miss de Bourgh, everything you asked for is here." After finishing speaking, Mr. Klube took a step back and made a farewell gesture.

The Bennet sisters only thought that Anne had pre-ordered the fabric, so they didn't find it strange.Allen looked at Annie with a hint of deep meaning in his eyes.

The group went to the bookstore again, and Alan acted as a "bargaining tool" again, but Liz proposed that she was willing to buy the slightly obsolete sample books on the bookcase at a lower price.

Annie silently praised her in her heart. Liz was indeed the daughter of a decent gentleman.

When sending them back to Mr. Gardner's residence, Annie specifically called out to Liz: "You promised me to show me your article! Remember to bring it to the tea party!"

Liz's face flushed red all of a sudden: "I didn't mean to show off..."

"I understand, you and Jane will go to my room to see. I can still talk in Earl Fitzwilliam's residence, and the countess will not say anything."

Liz nodded heavily, and she suddenly said "ah", as if thinking of something: "I want to read this book carefully, then revise my article according to what I have learned, and copy it again!"

Jane shook her head unbearably: "You have always shown me drafts written at will, which is differential treatment!" Liz quarreled with her in embarrassment and annoyance.

But Anne understood that this was the difference between a real sister and a friend she didn't know well.

The Bennet sisters disappeared behind the gate.Annie turned her head, and her eyes met Alan who was staring at her.

"What's wrong?" Annie tilted her head.

"...Do you want to come in and sit down? I think the butler has already packed the furniture."

Allen's voice sounded less certain.

finally come.

This is one of the purposes of Anne's coming here today—to get close to Allen, to try it out, for Mr. Bergram's experimental sailboat.Although Anne was a little excited when she finally got close to the theme after working for a long time, there was no trace of it on her face.

It's true that she wants to use Allen, but is the other party easy to manipulate?

Whether Alan's cheerful and gentle appearance is a black heart, Anne can't make this judgment, but the words about the hands and eyes have already made her wary.

Allen is not a person who can be easily used, and she may even become a part of his plan.

Annie thought for a moment, then raised her eyes: "For unnecessary trouble and gossip, Alan, that's not appropriate." Her tone was still full of words, and I believe Alan understood the meaning.

Sure enough, Allen scratched his head and said annoyedly: "I offended you, Miss de Bourgh... Then, may I have the honor to invite you for a walk? The location is not limited to this, you can choose."

Annie didn't speak for a long time, as if she was still hesitating.

"Ah, I was negligent. You have just arrived in London, so you don't know any good places to go in London, do you? I recommend Central Park. It has a beautiful scenery, trees, and lush sidewalks. It's a good place for a walk and rest."

I'm afraid it's also a good place for young men and women to date.

"I'm looking forward to the 'conversation' with you." She emphasized the word, looked at Alan's eyes and said, "However, as for the location, I want to visit the factory area. I'm in Rosings I have seen a lot, but it is difficult for a big ship to have the opportunity to witness it up close."

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