Miss Mary in Pride and Prejudice

Autumn in Leicester Castle is the most beautiful season of the year, especially the grape harvest season. Picking grapes, pressing grape juice, visiting wine cellars, participating in bonfire parties, holding wine tastings and wine auctions... Although Mary is happy For a quiet person who doesn't like to move, these things are done with great interest, especially, she has never been so spoiled by others, and no one has ever speculated on her thoughts and made sure that she is satisfied. Although she is indifferent by nature , It can't be said that you won't be moved, and naturally you will return with tenderness, so the newlywed life is harmonious and happy.

But Mary is also a sensible person. Although the Earl told her that she could do whatever she wanted in her own home, she never touched the bottom line of the housekeepers—she never went into the kitchen again, and she gradually got used to throwing away even a handkerchief. The way of life of a servant running errands, but it is hard to say how much I like it.

Soon the grapes were taken off the shelf, and the field was full of square grape cellars at a glance. When the wind blew, the soil turned white, and now there was no color in the bustling orchard.But the scene was not bleak, it was just quiet and open. Mary preferred to take a walk in such a sweeping view, watching the orchard growers pat here and there with their shovels in the fields. The count told her that it was to keep the field mice away Burrowing holes in grape cellars—these things were so interesting, so full of life, that Mary felt she was beginning to accept Leicester Castle, the vast building with its innumerable corridors and staircases, as her own home.

However, the earl did not intend to spend the winter in Leicester Castle. He told Mary that he usually only came here in autumn, because autumn is the time when the fields around Leicester Castle are the most beautiful, and because of the north, in winter, It was freezing cold in the castle, and it seemed that no matter how hot the fireplace was, it couldn't keep out the bitter cold coming through the granite walls.

When leaving Leicester Castle, Mary felt a little regretful. She always did this. After staying in one place for a long time, she would naturally develop feelings. Once she left, she would inevitably feel sad about parting.However, she was going to visit Pemberley first, where she attended the wedding of Miss Darcy and Mr. Austen. The joy of meeting her friends soon diluted her sorrow. After the carriage left the castle for a mile, Mary's mood became brighter. .She sighed softly and said to the earl, "David, I feel like I already like this place."

The count gently kissed his wife on the ear, and said: "Honey, this is just the beginning of our happy life. I will take you to see the scenery of the world and taste the different tastes of life. Only then , you will know what is the life you really want." Such love words make people feel very comfortable and looking forward to it.For the first time, Mary realizes that maybe being a countess is not as difficult as she thought.

It was already afternoon when their carriage arrived at Pemberley Manor. Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth stood at the gate of the mansion to meet them. Elizabeth was still holding her daughter Alice in her arms. Little Alice was almost one year old and still She couldn't speak, but her personality was as lively as Elizabeth's. She babbled and waved her little hand to welcome Mary. Mary immediately fell in love with this little angel and took her in her arms.

The Earl was greeting Mr. Darcy, and Mary vaguely felt that Mr. Darcy looked very gloomy. Of course, he was usually very serious, but he was not always unhappy. There was a subtle difference between the two, and the more she knew about this brother-in-law The more Mary can see, the more he is actually a very delicate and sensitive person.

Elizabeth also seemed to have something on her mind, but because Mary was teasing her little daughter, the mother was overjoyed, and she just proudly reported that Alice had gained new skills recently. Alice's godmother was Jane, and this Mary was very envious, but Elizabeth told her that Jane was about to give birth to her second child, and she really wanted to ask Mary to be her second child's godmother. Of course, Mary was honored.

There was a strong wind at the door, and Elizabeth was worried that the child would catch a cold, so she invited Mary and his wife into the house.As soon as Mary walked into the hall with Alice in her arms, she saw Kitty running down the stairs with her skirt in her hands and her hair in her hands. The two sisters said reproachfully, "Kitty, where's your ladylike manner?"

Kitty stuck out her tongue. Although she is not as bold as Lydia, she is also a young lady who is very unwilling to abide by the rules and regulations. At this time, she defended: "I just got up and was combing my hair. I heard that Mary came. Just run down to meet her. My God, Mary, your dress is so beautiful, you are a noble lady now." Elizabeth looked at Mary helplessly, and then hugged Alice. She wanted to go upstairs to the nursery first, explain some precautions to the nurse, and then handed Mary over to Kitty.

Kitty took Mary's arm and walked towards the living room, and she said in a low voice as she walked, "I came down in such a hurry to be the first to tell you about the great news from Pemberley. I guess Elizabeth hasn't come yet." Can you tell me in time?"

Mary's heart sank, and she asked, "Has anything happened at Pemberley?" She noticed something suddenly, and asked, "Why didn't I see Miss Darcy?"

Kitty pretended to be mysterious and said: "What I want to tell you is the news about Miss Darcy. We were all invited to her wedding, but last night, she suddenly announced that she canceled the wedding with Mr. Austin. engagement."

Mary stopped abruptly, and she immediately thought of what this meant—the news of the engagement had already been announced among relatives and friends, the wedding date had been confirmed three months ago, all the wedding invitations had been sent out, and the guests were coming On the way to the wedding, this is not just the family, there are probably hundreds of relatives and friends-how does Mr. Darcy explain to his relatives and friends?Where is Pemberley's face?

But these are not the most important thing. The most important thing is, what happened in the end made Georgiana, who has always been indecisive, make the decision to cancel the engagement, which is definitely not an easy task for her.Also, whose intention is it to cancel the engagement, is it Georgiana, or Mr. Austin?

At that moment, a series of questions ran through Mary's mind in a thousand twists and turns, but these questions were obviously not suitable for Kitty to answer.Kitty was still babbling at this time: "Last night was a mess. I was trying to persuade Elizabeth to make me a new light woolen coat, because I was worried that the weather would suddenly turn cold on the wedding day, and I was so tall. It's a bit taller, and last year's one was already a bit short... Georgiana, who had just finished dinner, said she had a headache and didn't go downstairs. Connie, the parlor maid, brought in the coffee. Georgiana came in and said to Mr. Darcy She made a mistake, and her engagement to little Mr. Austen was a rash decision, and now she is determined not to add to the mistake. The engagement is broken, and the wedding is of course impossible. She has caused trouble to her brother and sister-in-law. Hope They can forgive her."

So saying, Kitty was arranging her hair, and she tried with all her might to tuck into the back chignon the two locks of hair which were left outside, which were very disobedient, but did not affect her. Tan Xing: "My God, can you imagine, Mary? There are three days before the wedding, and she called off the engagement! But I have already given her the wedding present in advance! It is a pair of very cute rabbits Dolls! I dare say that more than half of the relatives and friends have already given gifts, what should we do now? Are they all returned?"

At this time Elizabeth came downstairs, and Mr. Darcy and the Earl also walked in. Kitty was still feeling sorry for her pair of rabbit dolls, but Mary remembered something: "Kitty, I brought you a present." —a trunk full of clothes and hats, I think they've been unloaded from the wagon . . . "

Kitty jumped up at once, put aside all her troubles, kissed Mary vigorously on the cheek with joy, and then ran out of the drawing-room with a loud call to the housekeeper. and Miss Kitty came thumping upstairs.

Elizabeth sighed: "I really envy Kitty's inattention now. If Georgiana can think about everything like her, and express her anger and joy, she may have a lot less trouble." Mr. Darcy walked to her Behind him, he put his hands on her shoulders to comfort her. At this time, the earl also sat beside Mary. It was obvious that Mr. Darcy had briefly reported the incident to him just now at the door, but it was not suitable for him to comment on it from his position. .

Mary said: "We all know Georgiana very well. She is a real lady. If there is no reason, she will not do such a shocking thing. Even if there is a reason, this is a difficult one. Decision—did she say why she broke off the engagement?"

Mr. Darcy said with worry in his brows: "Mary is right, Georgiana has always been very patient, and she hardly hides anything from Elizabeth and me, but this time, she just announced her decision. , ran back to the room crying, and didn’t want to see anyone.”

The Earl asked calmly: "Then how does little Mr. Austin explain this matter?"

Elizabeth exclaimed indignantly: "That's what annoys us the most. Little Mr. Austen didn't explain anything. He was here last night. After Georgiana went upstairs, he only told us that the engagement was indeed broken. Feeling sad and sorry about it, and he left. We didn't have the heart to press him when we saw him in such distress and depression, but this morning he sent his resignation letter. Leaving the Vicarage, and taking the stagecoach to Manchester."

At this time, Mary said: "I think sometimes the closer you are to the person, the more difficult it is to say some words. Georgiana loves you very much and knows that you care about her very much, so such a change made her feel so guilty that she couldn't bear it." Facing her brother and sister-in-law who have always loved her, I didn’t tell you the reason. Well, I’ll go talk to her, maybe I’ll know what happened.”