[Pride and Prejudice] Second Marriage

Just when Juliet began to get bored with the repeated life every day, a letter from Mrs. Amber saved her.It is extremely rare for her to express her apology in a gentle way in the letter, and she said that they can completely get rid of the social masks in London, and in such a good season, arrange the carriage comfortably, and go to the country together without rushing time Swim around in style.

Juliet read the letter several times in disbelief.

"Oh, my dear, I really admire you," said Julius in an air of air, "Aunt Amber is also conquered by your charm!"

"What do you think I should do?" Juliet looked at the letter and asked, "I don't think I have the courage to refuse Aunt Amber's proposal. Besides, I really think this season is good for traveling. The weather is warm and the days are so long. Living leisurely instead of going to boring parties every day, I think my ankles are swollen."

"Just to get rid of that annoying Mr. Quvis by the way!" Julian said.

"Will you come with me?" Juliet asked.

"Of course he won't, dear Julie." Earl Wendell poked his head out of the study, "Julian! You are already 24 years old! It's time to take responsibility for this family, so that your sister can be carefree I will spend my whole life playing around, please come to the study immediately and have a look at the bill, will you?"

Julian shrugged to Juliet and spread his hands in resignation.

Mrs. Pinkerton was packing for Mrs. Amber, who was bent on quitting the London scene.

"You haven't found a girl you like for Julian yet, and Juliet is here too, and it's time to get engaged," Mrs. Pinkerton said puzzledly while tidying up, "You have experienced so many things, and you just can give them Provide reliable advice, why would you want to live in Daisy at this time?"

Mrs. Amber, wearing a pince-nez, was writing letters to some of her old friends. She nodded slightly, and peeped her dark gray eyes from above her spectacles, looking at her loyal old housekeeper. I see, my dear, I just realized how difficult it is to find a satisfactory object for my child. The circle in London is neither small nor big, but there are not many people who are happy. That's why I want to take Juliet for a walk in the country, you know, there are always some lovely young people who love the peace and quiet of the country life, and don't want to set foot in this increasingly disappointing London gone."

Mrs. Pinkerton was silent.

"Has Miss Currel's picture been sent back to her?" asked Mrs. Amber, who had finished her last letter and was sealing it and putting it on the tray.

"Oh, yes," replied Lady Pinkerton, "the poor mother looked very dismayed at the sudden departure of the Baron she had in mind, who evidently felt a great opportunity had been lost, and veiled to me Ask if you know the whereabouts of the Baron."

"In my opinion, in the heart of that young baron, reason and emotion will fight all the time," Mrs. Amber commented. "He is a silent volcano. The failed marriage just made him temporarily silent. He can't see I went to Miss Correll because I didn't like her——in the salon, poor Ira was about to cry, and he didn't take any action to save her, and he didn't even have the basic sympathy of a gentleman. He may be very reliable, But the premise must always touch his heart, and if he had never been married, he would be an unattainable flower—from this point of view, his ex-wife was really amazing." Mrs. Amber suddenly lowered her head With a soft laugh, "Mrs. Corell may have to find another suitable candidate."

Mrs. Pinkerton also laughed, "Mrs. Currell probably needs to go to the countryside to find a satisfactory son-in-law like you."

Mrs. Amber lightly raised a finger to her mouth. She listened carefully, stood up and stood in front of the window, looked down, and said with a smile, "My dear niece is here, what do you think of my attire?" ?”

Mrs. Pinkerton covered her mouth and chuckled, "Excellent."

Because it was the day before departure, Juliet lived in Mrs. Amber's mansion ahead of schedule, but what did she see?

The usually noble and generous Mrs. Amber dressed today no differently from any old country lady. She stood on the steps, wearing a round soft hat, a waistless cotton skirt, and a gray silk coat. She didn't even take off her pince-nez.

Juliet held the door of the carriage hesitantly, and asked with some doubts, "Did I come at the wrong time?"

Mrs. Pinkerton burst out laughing.

Mrs. Amber gave her a dissatisfied look, "Don't I look like a kind and poor old aunt who urgently needs the company of her niece?"

"You don't need to be like this at all," Juliet looked at her a little cautiously—she was not used to the image of Mrs. Amber, "I don't know where you found this outfit, but I think... I like the original one better , the original you."

"It's touching," said Mrs. Amber hastily, stepping forward and patting Juliet's arm lightly. "I was just feeling uneasy in this dress. Now, dear, let's have a good night's rest. "

Only Mrs. Pinkerton saw Mrs. Amber's concealed shyness.

The carriage started from London and traveled all the way to the north of England, until the Lake District of Cabrilia, where it spent more than half a month before returning to Nottingham via York.

By the time they reached Little Daisy in Nottingham, it was already September.

The Little Daisy Manor is exquisite and small, and the area is not very large. It is exactly like her name. The gray and white arches and windows are covered with flowers. There are lawns, woods, and lakes, and it is also adjacent to a small village.

Mrs. Amber was very satisfied, and felt that such a country scene was just what she wanted.

It is worth mentioning that, regardless of whether they meet a nice young man who is worthy of Juliet, the three-month trip has established an unprecedented new intimate relationship between Juliet and Aunt Amber. are each other's friends.

Little Daisy Manor, which has been speculated for a long time, suddenly became popular, which made the neighbors a little curious, and stories in small places usually spread quickly.It was soon known that the pretty little country estate was inhabited by an elegant lady and a pretty young lady, the latter being often the source of the excitement.

Juliet accompanied Mrs. Amber to the church in the town, and attended the afternoon tea party given by the pastor's wife. Everyone had a simple enthusiasm.

"It's not the same as Bradley here," Juliet said excitedly to Mrs. Amber when she was resting at night, "Bradley is too lonely, she stands alone on the mountain, looking at the village at the foot of the mountain in the distance, but little Daisy is very lively here!" The young girl was tanned after more than three months of traveling, which made her delicate face a little rough, but added a kind of vitality that she liked to hear and see.

"Business has its downside," said Mrs. Amber. "The wicked thing about a small place is that if you walk around town you can hear everybody's story."

"It's not advisable to be alarmist, my dear aunt," Juliet laughed, "but I like your preaching tone." She laughed triumphantly, and kissed Mrs. Amber's forehead, "If tomorrow The weather is nice, and I want to ride. Mrs. Vicar is a kind person, and she will lend me a docile filly."

"Then, I wish you a good time." Mrs. Amber said gently.

It's time to add some gentle and lovely horses to Little Daisy's stable, Mrs. Amber thought secretly looking at Juliet's light back.

On the second day, the sky was clear and clear, which was very suitable for Juliet. The pastor's wife visited Daisy on time. —In the words of Mrs. Amber, she has not grown into what a pastor's wife should look like.But Juliet thought it was all right for her.

They walked together to the public lawn not far from Little Daisy, where there were already two young men waiting on horseback, and they saw them taking off their hats on horseback in the distance—both residents of the town, a man who had just inherited Mr. Horton, who was knighted, and a Lieutenant Commander.

"Oh, I didn't know they would come too." Juliet glanced at the pastor's wife, not expecting such two young people.

Mrs. Emily Barton winked at her, "My dear, Mr. Vicar has to prepare his sermon, but we always need some knights to escort us."

The old coachman of the parsonage helped Juliet sit on the saddle. She adjusted the angle of her wide-brimmed hat to block the sunlight, and then held the reins.

The speed of their group was not fast, enjoying the refreshing and pleasant morning breeze blowing in their faces, and slowly crossing the lawn.

"Miss Stocker, may I ask, how long do you intend to stay here?" After a while, Sir Horton couldn't help urging his horse to approach Juliet.

"Probably not very long." Juliet's answer made Sir Horton and the other young man who listened with a burst of frustration.

Seeing Juliet's indifference to the two young men, Emily Barton rolled her eyes wisely, and changed the subject very understandingly, "Hey, Putrice Village is ahead, let's go straight through the village, and then How about a lap around the lake?"

Everyone has no opinion.

However, coincidences always happen unexpectedly.

When the group of them had reached the end of the village, Emily Barton pointed to a Georgian building not far from the main road in the village, "That's a rich family in Putrice Village, this family We only moved to Bridge two years ago. Apart from the fact that the host has a younger sister who is very unpleasant, the family is also a rare kind person! I have never seen such a generous rich man, Putrice Village If the villagers have any financial difficulties, they can definitely solve them as long as they don’t meet the young lady of that family.” She rarely showed compassion that matched her identity, “But no amount of money and kindness can’t solve it.” Keeping a cute little life, God is too short-sighted..."

Juliet didn't hear what Emily was saying, and didn't follow her guidance to turn her head to admire the unfortunate family.Her gaze focused on the front of the road, where there were two figures approaching.