[Emma] Becoming Jane Fairfax

Mrs. Elton thinks that she is a city person from Bath, and she has always been able to socialize well in the backward country place of Highbury. She has always been the only one who looks down on everyone. Keith and Emma Woodhouse got her right time and time again.

Emma Woodhouse was born in a noble family, but you, Jane Fairfax, dare to fight against me no matter what your status is?

In order to show ostentation in front of the guests, Mrs. Elton lit candles twice in the living room, for fear that the light would not be bright enough to make the couple look shabby, and a fireplace was lit in the room. At this time, she felt hot.Sweat flowed down the neck, and the back of the head was wet even without touching it.

Mrs. Elton didn't speak for a while, and the other guests came in without knowing it, but Emma and Wei Lai knew it very well. Emma felt that Mrs. Elton looked really pleasing to the eye at this time, and she secretly gave Wei Lai a " Appreciate" look.

Wei Lai smiled, and wanted to add fuel to the fire: "Mrs. Elton, don't you agree?"

Mrs. Elton scolded Jane in her heart, and she understood that Jane was deliberately targeting her for playing the piano to entertain the guests.

Both Jane and Emma's complacent expressions fell into her eyes.

She suddenly had a chill down her spine. With Jane's weak character, she shouldn't and dare not go against her. Did she know?

Mrs. Elton was startled, and hurriedly replied: "How could I disagree, I have long wanted to appreciate the piano skills of you and Miss Woodhouse."

Wei Lai was determined and looked at her with a smile.

Mrs. Elton's face was full of anxiety that she couldn't hide. She was afraid of being seen by others, so she forcibly pulled out a smiling face. This expression was so weird.

Emma immediately put in the last knife: "Just ask Miss Fairfax to come first. I haven't heard your piano for a long time. I believe it is better than before."

Wei Lai lifted her skirt, and as soon as she took a step, Mrs. Elton had to stop her.

"Dear Jane, I'm sorry, I'm afraid I won't be able to enjoy you and Miss Woodhouse's piano skills tonight." Mrs. Elton said shamelessly, "I didn't want to say it when everyone was happy, and I also thought it was very rude. , if my dear husband finds out, he will definitely blame me, but in order not to disturb everyone's interest, I have to say that although I am fascinated by music, I am busy with housework and entertainment after marriage, and I have no energy or thought to play the piano anymore , So, Mr. Elton offered to give me a piano, but I refused, and we had a tantrum for two days because of this. Look at me, I said everything, I hope you don’t mind.”

The ladies present felt the same about the busy housework and expressed their understanding.

Mrs. Elton made it through the danger, and breathed a sigh of relief in her heart, with a troubled look on her face: "Miss Woodhouse, Jane, I don't have a piano at home, I hope you won't be angry, blame me for my poor hospitality."

If you want to continue talking, the fire will burn on yourself.

Wei Lai hurriedly said: "Of course not, Mrs. Elton, Miss Woodhouse and I both know how much preparation you have made for tonight's banquet. We still feel impolite without the consent of our family. You didn't accuse us of being impolite, and we are already very grateful."

The two held hands with each other without any warmth. Although they were smiling, they had scolded each other badly in their hearts.

I know what you do and this is a lesson for you.

This time, they were tied.

However, Emma failed to understand what Jane meant. She was unwilling to let Mrs. Elton, a vicious woman, get away with her body, especially because she destroyed the peace and tranquility of Highbury. This alone cannot forgive her .

"Yes, Mrs. Elton, we are very grateful for the warm hospitality of your husband and wife tonight, but it is a pity that there is no music. For a person who loves music like you, it is also a pity. I really can't help but feel sorry for you I have said a few words, Mrs. Elton, I know that life will be very different after marriage. This is because a wife is wholeheartedly thinking about her husband, giving up her hobbies, entertainment and even happiness, just to take good care of her husband, but, I think you are different. You are fully capable of managing your life and taking care of Mr. Elton at the same time. Mr. Elton should also think about you and offer to buy you a piano. My sister married me After her brother-in-law, she once gave up her favorite painting, but my brother-in-law was very caring, and quietly bought brushes and drawing boards for my sister. Their relationship between husband and wife was good, and it has been better since then. Mrs. Elton, you deserve it A piano."

Mrs. Elton endured and endured so as not to lose her composure: "Thank you, Miss Woodhouse, for your suggestion. I think Mr. Elton thinks the same way. Maybe he will surprise me sometime. He always That's right."

This evening's banquet ended in an awkward to weird atmosphere.

Mrs. Elton could only force her face to smile all night. Emma and Wei Lai had won a big victory, but they were not happy, only deeply tired.

Back home, Wei Lai didn't even have the strength to wash up, so he fell asleep on the bed.

After a few days, the rumors about the Eltons gradually diminished, but the impression that "the Eltons are faking love" has been carved in the hearts of Highbury people.

Mrs. Johnson said to Miss Bates: "Mrs. Elton likes music very much. I heard that when she was in Bath, a gentleman whose wealth was not lower than her brother-in-law proposed to her, but he didn't like music. Mrs. Elton she refused, and she thought that Mr. Elton was as fascinated by music as she was, and she married Mr. Elton at once. What a silly girl, Mr. Elton would not even buy her a piano. She feels worthless..."

While Mrs. Johnson and Miss Bates chatted intently, Willie finished the new manuscript.

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London

"Daily Morning" newspaper

Old Jack knocked on Lance's office door with Jonas Mayer's new draft.

"New manuscript?" Lance took the letter, "He wrote the manuscript very fast, and the third article came so soon, it seems that he must be short of money. Has he finished reviewing the second article? It is the same as the first article How does it compare?"

Old Jack said: "I finished reading it yesterday. The second article has improved compared with the first one. There are a lot fewer grammatical errors, and the content is relatively more exciting and sharper. However, Mr. Mayer wrote to say that he wanted to write the new one. This one will be published first.”

Lance raised his head from the manuscript and frowned: "This one? Why?"

Jonas Mayer attached a note to the manuscript, eloquently explaining a bunch of reasons, old Jack didn't dare to say everything, he knew that Lance's temper was not as good as his father's, and he had just When he came back from Manchester, he was more likely to get angry when he was tired, so he picked up the most core reason-"He said that the third article was better than the second."

Lance was stunned for a moment: "This is the reason? Does he know that we are going to publish tomorrow, and today's temporary change of manuscript will disrupt our arrangements? It is very likely that the publication will be delayed and how much loss it will cause us. Does he know?"

Old Jack smiled and didn't answer.

Lance was silent for a while, then nodded the table: "Show me the second paper. If it's not like what he said, the third paper is better than the second paper, and both papers will be rejected."

"What if the third one is better?"

"Then the third article will be adopted, the second article will be rejected, and one issue will be fined and cannot be published."

Old Jack opened his mouth and said nothing, Lance got angry.Authors who contribute articles to newspapers are paid monthly, which is basically a month’s living expenses. If they are fined for one issue, Jonas Mayer will not be paid for a month.I just hope that he won't be so poor that he can't live without royalties for a month.

【Miss Susan is very depressed recently.She is the number one of the Milton brothel, everyone from princes and nobles to traffickers knows her name. In order to see her, those who love her will spend a lot of money, but recently she has no business. Because there are rumors that she suffers from a strange disease that can kill people at a glance...]

"It's getting darker and darker." Lance threw a handful of letter paper on the table, thought for a while, and added, "It's still weird, but it's interesting."

Only then did Old Jack heaved a sigh of relief: "Part three?"

Lance nodded: "The second one is not bad, but the third one is even better."

Old Jack smiled as if he was being praised: "I think so too. Mr. Jonas Mayer is really a talented author."

"Talent..." Lance's eyes stopped on the bookcase behind him, he didn't continue, this newspaper will be sold sooner or later, now it's just adding chips to the newspaper, so what if there is talent.

Wei Lai got the second manuscript fee, which was 15 shillings more than the first time, and now she has 3 pounds in her hand!

It feels so good to be self-reliant.

Wei Lai collected the money, and took another £1 to buy a hat for Miss Bates and Mrs. Bates. The owner of the cloakroom shop said it was shipped from France, and it was the most fashionable style in Paris.

Miss Bates and Mrs. Bates were so happy that tears filled their eyes. If Wei Lai hadn't stopped her, Miss Bates couldn't help wearing a new hat to share her happiness.

Of course Willie would not tell them where the money for the hat really came from, only that it was a gift from Colonel Campbell and his wife when she came back from London, and she kept it for nothing.

Miss Bates was so convinced of her story that she could not stop thanking Colonel Campbell's family for their generosity from the cloakroom.

"... I have always known that Colonel Campbell and his wife treated Jane as their own daughter. I am convinced of this. Seeing how well they have raised Jane, I believe it even more, although Jane only waits for her every time she comes back from London. There are very few days, but I can feel the hard work Colonel Campbell and his wife have spent on her. It is difficult to find such kind people as their husband and wife in this world..."

Back home, Miss Bates settled Mrs. Bates, and the two carefully took off the hat, held it in their hands and stroked it gently, not daring to use any force, as if they were afraid that the hat would be damaged and dirty. .

"Jane, where are you doing?" Miss Bates waved to Wei Lai who was standing at the door of the bedroom, "Come and have a cup of hot tea, it's cold today, we've been walking outside for so long, don't get sick, hurry up Come on, hey, what are you holding in your hand?"

"Yes..." Wei Lai took out a letter from behind him, "Colonel Campbell's letter."

The author has something to say: leaving Highbury.

The writing speed is very slow today...