Miss Mary in Pride and Prejudice

Elizabeth invited her two younger sisters to live in her mansion during her stay in London, so as not to bother her aunt too much, because the financial conditions of her aunt's family were not very affluent.Although Mary didn't think it was necessary, Kitty was very willing to change the environment, so she urged Mary to agree.The main reason why Mary didn’t want to live with her sister was because she was afraid that Mr. Darcy would be too serious, but after moving there, she gradually discovered that Mr. Darcy was actually a very easy-going person, but he didn’t like to talk too much, and he wasn’t as loving as Mr. Bingley. Just socialize.So she soon regarded her sister's home as her own.

The Earl of Leicester naturally became a frequent visitor to Darcy's house again, because he had known the Darcys for a long time, so his visit did not arouse Elizabeth's surprise, because she had already noticed that the Earl was actually an unsociable person. Especially this meeting, he seemed sullen and always sullen, so she did her best to create a comfortable atmosphere for him.

So far as she thought there must be some misunderstanding between the earl and Miss Darcy which had brought them into their present position.Therefore, I only hope that the misunderstanding can be clarified, and the lovers will finally get married.When her aunt hinted to her that the Earl might be in love with Mary, she laughed it off, as impossible as Jane had mentioned it to her.Mrs. Gardner reminded her not to trust her judgment too arbitrarily, and Elizabeth smiled and retorted:

"My dear aunt, you have only to consider the conditions of the two persons you have mentioned, and you will see how unsuitable they are. Mary lacks enough charm, neither in appearance nor in manner, to attract a man, and her That kind of pedantry is enough to scare away people who might propose marriage. To be honest, it’s not because I am a sister who doubts the charm of my sister, or my sister-in-law who is partial to me. I always think that Mary is really likely to be An old maid forever."

Mrs. Gardner didn't take Elizabeth's words seriously, because she had a high opinion of the earl, and felt that he was not the kind of worldly and frivolous man who valued the woman's appearance, family background or property. Can be independent, so it is not impossible for him to fall in love with Mary.

However, she knew that Elizabeth cared more about Miss Darcy than her own sister, and Miss Darcy did not disappoint Elizabeth's love for her, so she also admitted that if the earl could form a pair with Miss Darcy, it would be called A match made in heaven.However, things in the world are often unsatisfactory. Since she couldn't convince Elizabeth, she kept her mouth shut.

Mrs. and Ms. de Bourgh had arrived in London a week before them, and lived in their own family's mansion.Three days after the party was scheduled, Mr. and Mrs. Darcy visited their aunt before the official meeting. Mrs. de Bourgh's attitude towards her nephew was very contradictory. On the one hand, she had always loved Mr. Darcy, and at one point even She wanted to betroth her daughter to him. On the other hand, she was very dissatisfied with the disproportionate marriage he concluded hastily.Although Elizabeth's behavior did not humiliate her identity in the slightest, she still felt resentful when she thought about it.Therefore, since Darcy's marriage, their association was not so close as before.

Mary and Kitty enjoy themselves in Darcy's mansion carelessly, and don't understand the twists and turns of the masters.But two days before the party, that is, after Mrs. Darcy and Mrs. Darcy visited Mrs. de Bourgh, Sister Mary suddenly received an invitation from Mrs. de Bourgh, inviting them both to attend Miss de Bourgh's birthday ball.This was very strange, and Elizabeth could not understand how her old man would condescend to send invitations to his sister, because she had always looked down on her natal family and considered it an insult to the Darcy family.

Kitty was flattered and terrified at the thought of Madame de Bourgh's arrogance, so she hurriedly prepared her dress for the ball; Mary, however, felt nothing in particular except that she felt a little strange, and she did not admire de Bourgh. Mrs. Bauer herself was unwilling to participate in such a grand gathering of dignitaries. As usual, she looked at every social event she was forced to participate in with a detached eye.

It wasn't until the ball that Mary realized that the reason for their sisters' invitation was not that Mrs. de Bourgh suddenly became more hospitable, but because her old man followed the old rules and believed that there should be an equal number of men and women at the ball. She should not let any guest sit on the bench, and because the two distinguished guests she invited did not bring a female companion, she had to borrow Sister Mary to make up for it.

The guests attending the ball were either rich or noble, and they could be said to be well-dressed and jeweled. As the host, Mrs. de Bourgh was even more imposing, but it was a pity that Miss de Bourgh, who was the main character of the ball, was still With a timid look, she looked so inappropriate under her overly gorgeous dress and jewelry, like a doll dressed out of season.

Mary had had the honor to look at Mrs. de Bourgh, and this was the first time she saw Ms. de Bourgh, and could not help being surprised that she was not at all like her mother, both in appearance and in character. very different.Seeing Miss de Bourgh, a diminutive and sickly face, hiding behind her tall mother, as if she had had enough of the sight, Mary could not help feeling pity for the helpless little girl.

The ball was really grand. Mrs. de Bourgh arranged for her daughter to dance with Colonel Fitzwilliam, the cousin of Anne and Mr. Darcy, very gentlemanly. They danced the first dance, and Mary was watching de Bourgh When the lady entered the dance floor with the tall Colonel Fitzwilliam on her arm, she suddenly heard someone ask her to dance.When she turned around, she found that it was the Earl of Leicester, and she couldn't help smiling.

"Count, we really don't meet each other anywhere in life." Now that she is familiar with the Earl, she can make a little joke. "Why are you also related to Madame de Bourgh?"

"That's exactly what I want to tell you." Lester said politely, while extending his arm to Mary, they walked into the dance floor together. "I am distantly related to the late Sir de Bourgh, so I am also invited by her old man."

"Her old man has so many relatives, as you can see from the number of people attending the ball today."

"This is only a small part, a small part that the lady thinks is worthy of the invitation. The de Bourgh family was once prosperous."

"It's a pity that Miss de Bourgh is now the only heir." Mary suddenly thought, "Madam's purpose of holding this ball so grandly is not to choose a husband for Miss de Bourgh ?”

As soon as the words were out of her mouth, she felt a little regretful, because she suddenly felt that a lady should not talk about such a topic in front of a man, but the Earl seemed unaware, "I think so, Miss de Bourgh will inherit the Rosings Manor is very attractive to some young gentlemen." He said with a slight smile.

Mary is unwilling to continue this topic, because the earl obviously means that Colonel Fitzwilliam will marry Miss de Bauer for money, and all the good things she heard about Colonel Fitzwilliam from her sister Elizabeth earlier made her He has a good impression and is unwilling to change his opinion of a person.

Mary suddenly remembered the matter of the priesthood in connection with little Mr. Austen, which she had never had a chance to mention before, and she couldn't help asking: "Mr. Earl, are you very familiar with my cousin, Mr. Collins?"

"I'm not very familiar with him. Mrs. de Bourgh introduced him to me, and she spoke highly of him."

"Then you handed over the position of pastor based on your wife's assertion. How do you know that he is definitely more suitable for the position than Mr. Austin?"

The count's face changed, "You really care about that gentleman's situation."

Mary's face flushed as she remembered her mother's nasty babble, but concern for little Mr. Austen soon got the better of him. "Who would not care about him if he knows his character and talent?"

The count didn't answer, feeling really uncomfortable. Seeing that his expression was serious, Mary didn't dare to speak again. When the song was over, the count sent Mary back to her seat, bowed, and walked away without saying a word. .

Elizabeth, who was next to her, happened to see this scene, and asked Mary what was going on strangely.Mary briefly narrated the whole story, and Elizabeth also had a good impression of Mr. Austin Jr., but she didn't want to think too badly of the Earl. This situation was a bit like Mr. Darcy and Mr. Wickham back then.After thinking about it, Elizabeth tactfully pointed out to her sister that there must be something unknown about this incident. It would be unfair to rashly accuse the Earl of misconduct, and the Earl has complete control over that position. There was nothing to blame for anyone, so Mary didn't need to offend a friend for it.

However, Mary has her own opinion on this issue, that is, the misfortune of Mr. Austin Jr. is completely caused by the earl's style of doing whatever he wants and completely disregarding the interests of others. Don't care, and don't want to be friends with such a person.Elizabeth, who had always known that the sister's obstinacy would not be persuaded, walked away with a sigh.

After offending the Earl of Leicester at the ball due to her own temper, Mary did not regret it at all. Her rational mind made her temper somewhat stubborn, and she disdained to handle interpersonal relationships smoothly.After the ball, her life went on as it had always done, except that the Count disappeared and never came to visit again, and Mary felt no regrets about it.

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