[Emma] Becoming Jane Fairfax

Wei Lai missed Lance's gaze, her cheeks were still hot, she coughed lightly, got up to refill tea for the guests, while listening to the movement in Miss Bates' bedroom, there was a faint snoring sound, she smiled embarrassedly With a smile: "My aunt's leg is also injured, and she hasn't had a good rest."

"You yourself are injured, do you still need to take care of another patient?" Lydia's eyes were full of worry and sympathy. Living in a small and dark house, there is only one maid who is not clever, and it is impossible to get a good medical treatment. She didn't expect the situation to be worse. Instead, she had to take care of another person who was more seriously injured.

Wei Lai was very uncomfortable seeing Lydia's eyes full of pity: "It's all about Patty, she is my maid, she is doing it all, and my foot injury is not serious, just rest for a few days Now, Miss Amedeo, don't worry about me."

She was getting more and more confused about the purpose of the Amedeo siblings' visit. Was it really to visit her?Need to run from London to Highbury?

Wei Lai wanted to ask if they had anything else to do, whether they came here specifically to find her, or were they just passing by, but it was difficult to ask, so they could only think over and over in their minds.

Lance drank tea calmly, and wanted to laugh when he saw her tangled up, but he still had scruples about etiquette, so he could only cover the corner of his raised mouth with a teacup. After drinking a cup of tea, she had returned to her previous calmness and order Ju's appearance, he felt a little lost.

"Miss Fairfax, when are you going back to London?" Lance asked.

Wei Lai was stunned for a moment, and thought for a while: "I probably won't be going back for the time being. My aunt's injury is a bit serious. I don't worry about leaving her alone in Highbury. I have to take care of her."

Lance touched the two theater tickets in his pocket without any trace, and asked again: "Have you ever thought about sending Miss Bates to London for medical treatment? I think London is the highest in the country in terms of medical level, maybe Miss Bates will Get better sooner."

The Mongolian doctors in Highbury almost look down on them, can they still go to London?

Wei Lai shook his head slightly: "I'm afraid I can't. My aunt is getting old, and she hurt her leg this time. Dr. Perry insisted on resting. The road from Highbury to London is bumpy. I'm afraid of accidents. Besides, In addition to my aunt, there is also a grandmother in the family, and I can’t do without people.”

Lance completely lost the chance to send the ticket out, but he still wanted to help her as much as possible: "I know a doctor in London who is famous for treating leg injuries. Do I need to introduce you?"

"No need!" Wei Lai subconsciously said loudly.

Both Lance and Lydia were taken aback.

Realizing that he had overreacted, Wei Lai quickly softened his tone: "No need, my aunt's injury has stabilized. Dr. Perry from Highbury also practiced medicine in London when he was young. He is very experienced. My aunt believes in it." He. I think it would be best for my aunt to be treated by Dr. Perry, thank you for your kindness, Mr. Amedeo."

Wei Lai's voice became smaller and smaller, because Lance's face became more and more ugly, and few people should refuse his help.She vaguely knew that Lance wanted to help her, but the Bates family absolutely didn't have the money to go to London to see a doctor, and she couldn't just accept Lance's kindness, use her own money, owe money, use Lance's money, owe money She owed favors again, no matter what, she had no choice but to refuse.

She said sorry again in a low voice, sincerely.

Lydia didn't know what Lance was thinking, so she nudged him lightly with her elbow. Lance glanced at her and sighed: "Miss Fairfax, you don't need to apologize, I'm not angry, just Sorry I didn't help you."

Wei Lai blinked suspiciously: "Mr. Amedeo and Miss Amedeo have sent so many things, it is already very helpful."

The light in the small living room was dim, but it made her face paler, and the blackness in her eyes was obvious, it must be that her aunt hadn't had a good rest after taking care of her.

Lance thought so, and blurted out: "Even if you want to take good care of your aunt, you must also pay attention to your body."

Swah——

Those clear eyes looked over, full of surprise and strangeness, Lance regretted what he should have said, but now he laughed: "Your aunt and grandma depend on you to take care of them, don't make yourself sick, Fairfa Miss Kex, please take care."

Wei Lai's heart was beating wildly, and just as the fever had subsided, his face started to burn again, redder than before: "Okay, okay, I'll pay attention."

This atmosphere is really wrong.

Wei Lai hurriedly picked up the teapot and wanted to pour tea, but found that there was no water, she was about to ask Patty to pour water, but before she could speak, Patty knocked on the door and came in: "Miss, Mrs. Elton is here. "

Wei Lai let out an "oh", calmly gave the teapot to Patty, and asked her to add water. In fact, she felt a little uneasy. They were well aware of the entanglements and conflicts between her and Mrs. Elton, and they hadn't seen each other for a few days. , I am really at a loss. Besides, the rumored actor is still here. Although he himself does not know about it, who knows what he will make up in the eyes of Mrs. Elton.She didn't want to listen to any more messy gossip, and she didn't want to rack her brains to deal with anyone anymore.Fortunately, Miss Amedeo followed.

However, Wei Lai still cheered up and dealt with it carefully.

Lance didn't remember who Mrs. Elton was at all, but seeing Wei Lai's body tense up when he heard her name, he felt puzzled in his heart, and he didn't remember it was the lady at the ball until he met him.

To say that Wei Lai lived a small life in London with good food and drink, but the Eltons had a difficult time.

The couple originally wanted to hold a banquet to show off their love as husband and wife and bring back the decline of public opinion, but they didn't expect it to be self-defeating, and various rumors about their husband and wife spread in Highbury within a few days.During that time, Mrs. Elton didn't even dare to leave the house, for fear of seeing other people's strange eyes. Fortunately, Mr. Elton still had some prestige and status as the pastor of Highbury, and the rumors gradually subsided, but It had a nightmare effect on them.

Mrs. Elton knew who did it, but she couldn't tell, and she felt even more oppressed. She didn't want to visit Miss Bates at first, but she couldn't stand Mr. Elton's repeated urging, so she had to come to Bates' house with apples and pork. Unexpectedly, Jane came back.

It was embarrassing for the two to meet, and Mrs. Elton had to put on a look of surprise: "Jane, when did you come back! Great, you don't know how sad you are for leaving Highbury, especially Me, my dear friend, you are finally back from London. Oh, there are guests at home, Mr. Amedeo!" Mrs. Elton turned her eyes around Wei Lai and Lance, and Wei Lai seemed to be able to see the new Rumors were about to fly out of her eyes.

Wei Lai hurriedly introduced: "This is Miss Amedeo, Mr. Amedeo's sister. Mrs. Elton, please sit down."

Mrs. Elton was sitting beside Wei Lai with a smile, still holding her hand. The two seemed to be really good friends.

Lady Elton watched the Amedeos as she drank her tea.

Miss Amedeo's appearance is average, far less beautiful than Jane, but her behavior and behavior all show her good background and family education. A pair of white and soft hands are neatly folded on her knees, and she smiles reservedly. She is reserved, but it makes people feel unspeakably comfortable after seeing it. It's a pity that her skirt is so-so and doesn't look like high-end goods.

Mrs. Elton touched the hem of her skirt and smiled smugly. Her skirt was a serious French product and had been shipped from Paris.

"Dear Jane, I am so sorry for Miss Bates, she went to Mrs Cole's the day she was hurt, and I went too, and we had a good time and drank some wine that day, and heard about Miss Bates the next day Fell down the stairs. It frightened me, to tell you the truth, Miss Bates was not young enough to stand this kind of injury. I should have come to visit her earlier, but my sister and brother-in-law were coming to sea Bury, I need to prepare well, or my brother-in-law will be worried about my life in Highbury, although I have written to him repeatedly, leaving Bath, leaving Maple Gardens, Highbury is my favorite But he's always worried about me, that's what he is." Mrs. Elton took a bite of the baked apple and looked at Delia, "Did Miss Amedeo and Jane meet in London?"

"Yes." Delia put down her teacup and smiled politely.

Mrs. Elton likes a well-born and educated lady like Lydia, "Miss Amedeo came to visit Miss Bates on a special trip, and she must be a very good friend with Jane. Highbury and London are two completely different places. , Highbury has beautiful mountains and clear waters, and the air is fresh. Miss Amedeo, you can stay for a few more days to fully appreciate the beauty of Highbury. I think Mr. Amedeo will agree with me. Remember that day The ball at the Crown Inn? How lively it is."

Wei Lai's heart trembled, not knowing whether she mentioned the dance on purpose or not, she glanced at her.

Lance didn't know about the rumors, he just thought it was an ordinary dance, and said with a smile to Lydia: "It's in a hotel not far from here, I played cards all night, and finally told Fairfa Miss Kex did a dance."

"Yes, the dance that night was very lively, everyone was very happy, and now people are still discussing the dance that Mr. Amedeo and Jane danced, which is great." Mrs. Elton paused, and then said, "Jane, have you found a job? I have already written to Mrs. Patrick and mentioned that she is just in need of a tutor. Three lovely daughters, don't you really think about it?"

Wei Lai was unprepared, and unexpectedly asked her to bring up the old matter again. She wanted to refuse, but in front of the Amedeo siblings, she couldn't refuse too strongly. She just said that this matter should be discussed with Colonel Campbell and his wife.

"Teacher?" This was another new piece of information that Lydia hadn't heard.

Mrs. Elton said: "Miss Amedeo, I didn't expect it. Jane is a well-known talented woman in Highbury. It's just right to be a tutor. My friend Mrs. Patrick's family is in need of a tutor. I think Jane can do it well." , absolutely, I believe her."

Wei Lai was a little annoyed by this topic, and endured it again and again: "Mrs. Elton, I will think about this matter carefully. If your friend is in a hurry, you can find another tutor."

"Oh, what a lovely girl, so considerate." Mrs. Elton patted her hand. "Miss Amedeo, you are very lucky to have such a friend."

After coming out of Bates' house, Delia and Lance got into the carriage and went to Downwell. Lydia hadn't been to Downwell for many years, so she took this opportunity to have a look.

The carriage clanged and rattled on the stone road, and the two people in the carriage were silent.

Lydia glanced at Lance sitting across from him from time to time. He propped his chin on his left hand and looked out the window, not knowing what he was thinking.

She sighed and said with difficulty: "Even if you don't want to marry Miss Kingsley, it's very difficult for you to marry Miss Fairfax." She hopes that her only brother will be happy, but she doesn't want to anger her mother. Jane Fairfax, but her family's circumstances were too poor.

Lance didn't speak. The carriage passed by the Crown Hotel. He suddenly smiled: "Actually, I didn't want to dance that day."