[Pride and Prejudice] Crossing into Elizabeth

Mrs. Bennet used to restrain herself a little when outsiders were around, and she knew she had to maintain the decency of herself and her family, but this time she was really stimulated by Mr. Collins and that Miss Lucas. He couldn't care less, and after yelling these words to Jane and Mr. Bingley, he leaned back and leaned softly on the sofa, with a look of extreme pain, and he kept moaning.

Jane and Elizabeth have long been accustomed to Mrs. Bennet's appearance. When she is upset, she catches someone and scolds others, and she doesn't make any sense at all. So Jane doesn't think it's a big deal when she accepts Mrs. Bennet's words, but Mr. Bingley was a little embarrassed, after all, the mother-in-law had just complained to him about his wife.

Mr. Bingley cleared his throat, and had no choice but to comfort Mrs. Bennet with soft words. By the way, he defended Jane, saying that Jane didn't mean that, and he said: "... If you really feel uncomfortable, I will tell you right now." Have someone invite the doctor over, let the doctor take a good look at it, and prescribe some

medicine. "

"Prescription!" said Mrs. Bennet in a feeble voice. "I won't take any medicine! Because nothing will help! I'd rather get a good night's sleep than anything else. . . . But at the moment I'm I can't sleep anymore, my nerves hurt like hell! But as long as none of you make me angry," Mrs. Bennet deliberately glanced at Mr. Collins who was sitting opposite her, and she paused intentionally. After a while, he continued, "That's much more effective than any panacea!"

Mr. Collins noticed Mrs. Bennet's eyes. As soon as Mrs. Bennet stopped talking, he immediately said: "Don't worry, Ma'am, I've been here all the time. I didn't dare to leave when you had a headache just now. I have been here to take care of you, so that I can come in handy if you need anything! I can't ignore other people's pain, care, and relieve the sick. I think this is the duty of a pastor, although it is not the main duty. For a priest must still serve his benefactor! Then he will have little time, but I have a lot of time at the moment, don't worry madam, I will not leave a step while you are sick... but tomorrow I'm going to Lucas Cottage..."

Mr. Collins was about to go on rambling on, but Mrs. Bennet suddenly cried out: "My God! Mr. Collins! For God's sake! Have mercy on me, poor sick man! Stop talking!" Gone! Lucas Cottage! My head is going to explode just hearing that name!"

Mr. Collins blushed at Mrs. Bennet's merciless words. Elizabeth felt that she had to stop Mrs. Bennet from going on like this. If she went on like this, she might not be angry at anyone.

Although it is not easy to stop Mrs. Bennet, and she may become the next target of Mrs. Bennet's attack, Elizabeth still has the duty to say: "Mom, do you feel very uncomfortable? Let's go upstairs, Jane and I will help you to the bedroom, maybe it will be better to lie on the bed..."

Although Elizabeth's words were very tactful, she was interrupted mercilessly by Mrs. Bennett. Mrs. Bennett yelled loudly: "Go back to the bedroom! You can't wait for me to go back to the bedroom, you can't wait to see Not to me! I won’t go back to the bedroom, if you can’t see me and hear me, then you won’t know how much I’ve suffered!”

At this time, Mrs. Hill came in from the door and was seen by Mrs. Bennett. Mrs. Bennet called Hill's name loudly from a long distance: "Hill! Hill! Go upstairs to the piano room Tell Miss Mary, just say I said it, and tell her to stop playing, my nerves can't take it!"

Hill led the way to the stairs, and Mrs. Bennet's voice sounded again quickly: "Tell her to come down to me and tell her she's in a lot of pain. And Miss Kitty, let her come down as well." !"

Hill went upstairs, and Mrs. Bennet said indignantly: "I suffered here, and the two of them fell on it and hid!"

Elizabeth and Jane glanced at each other, and both felt that the matter was a bit tricky. No one could stop Mrs. Bennet. After Mary and Kitty came downstairs, Mrs. Bennet didn't know what to say. Being scolded, the guests will also be affected.

Elizabeth pulled Jane aside and whispered to her, "Jane, take Mr. Darcy back to Netherfield."

Jane thought for a while, and whispered, "Let Mr. Darcy and Bingley go back first, and I'll leave later."

"What are you doing here?" Elizabeth said, "It's enough for someone in the family to listen to your mother's complaints. When you are here, your mother will not miss a word. After Mrs. Hill comes downstairs in a while, let her inform you Coachman, as soon as the carriage arrives, you should leave as soon as possible."

After Elizabeth finished speaking, she acted as if the matter was settled without further words, and Mrs. Hill came down quickly, followed by Mary and Kitty.

Kitty was still angry, and as she reluctantly descended the stairs, she asked Mrs. Bennet impatiently, "What can you do with me, Mother?"

Mrs. Bennet could not hear anyone talking to her in this tone at this moment, and she yelled across half the living room: "Didn't you see that I am sick! My nerves hurt like hell! But I want to see you like this Difficult! My God, what kind of daughter am I born to!"

Elizabeth hastily pulled Mrs. Hill aside, and told her to inform the Bingleys' coachman.

But Mrs. Bennet's voice was too loud, and Mrs. Hill couldn't hear it clearly. "Miss, what are you talking about?" Mrs. Hill asked Elizabeth.

Elizabeth had to amplify her voice a little, and Mrs. Hill heard it clearly. She glanced at Mrs. Bennet and went out to find someone.

As soon as Hill walked out of the house, Mrs. Bennet asked Elizabeth loudly: "What did you whisper to Hill just now? Lizzie, what can you not say out loud? I hate people being sneaky like this. "

Mrs. Bennet watched Elizabeth and Mrs. Hill talking just now, but at that time Mrs. Bennet was lecturing Kitty loudly, so she didn't spare time.

Elizabeth replied to Mrs. Bennet: "Mr. Bingley, Mr. Darcy, and Mr. Darcy are going back to Netherfield briefly. I will send Mrs. Hill to inform Mr. Bingley's coachman."

When Elizabeth was speaking, she couldn't help but glanced at Mr. Darcy. Mrs. Bennet had been furious just now, and she didn't dare to look at him carefully.

Mr. Darcy caught Elizabeth's gaze, and as soon as Elizabeth finished speaking, Mr. Darcy said, "That's true," he said to Mrs. Bennet, "Since you are not well, we can't bother you any more. , lest you still bother to take care of us, Mrs. Bennet, please rest well, we will go back first."

"Oh—" Mrs. Bennet cried out with some regret. Mr. Darcy has already said so, and it is inconvenient for her to stop him. Besides, she still has a stomach full of complaints, and she will be suffocated if she doesn't speak out immediately. She couldn't say these words happily in front of Mr. Darcy. Thinking of this, Mrs. Bennet gave up the idea of ​​retaining the guests, and simply let them go.

But the scene still needs to be said, Mrs. Bennet called "Mr. Darcy" in a very regretful tone. I can't even entertain the guests at home, but I'm used to it. It's not been a day or two since I was tortured by this problem. I don't know when it will pop up and make trouble. I hope I'll be better when we meet next time gone."

"... I hope you get well soon," said Mr. Darcy, "and I hope you will be well enough when I see you next time."

Mrs. Bennet gave a big "Oh", "You have such a kind heart, Mr. Darcy, unlike some people." Mrs. Bennet glanced at Mr. Collins meaningfully. Will do things that make people angry, say things that make people angry!"

Elizabeth really couldn't listen anymore, she looked at the door as if looking through the autumn water, and prayed hard in her heart that the carriage would appear as soon as possible.

Mr. Collins was unwilling, and Elizabeth suddenly heard Mr. Collins' voice. He said solemnly and quite resentfully: "Mrs. Bennet, I think I must ask you to speak clearly. If I really did something to offend you I am here to express my apologies for being angry, or saying something that offended you, but I don’t think I have done such a thing. I have always been respectful to you. Let me praise you as a lady worthy of special respect, which is rare in this world,"

Elizabeth involuntarily looked over at Mr. Collins, and Mr. Collins suddenly looked at Elizabeth, "Cousin Elizabeth," Mr. Collins looked at her solemnly, "don't be surprised, you didn't hear this, you weren't there at the time, But I daresay everyone here, except Cousin Elizabeth, has heard it, and Mr. Darcy must remember it."

Mr. Collins looked at Mr. Darcy again, "Because after saying this sentence, I immediately added the sentence 'Your wisdom and love are second only to Lady Catherine'."

Mr. Collins stopped after saying this. He stared at Mr. Darcy closely, as if expecting Mr. Darcy to say something. Mr. Darcy was very helpless to be looked at by Mr. Collins. Elizabeth saw Mr. Darcy Best had no choice but to nod his head, indicating that he had indeed heard this sentence.

Mr. Collins looked back at Mrs. Bennet with satisfaction, "Dear Madam," Mr. Collins' voice was both satisfied and dissatisfied, "Mr. Darcy remembers, you can't say you didn't hear it? I have always respected you , everyone can testify for me! Including Cousin Elizabeth, although she was not there yesterday, she must have heard it at other times, because counting from the first day I came to your house, I have never complimented you Stop it!"