[Pride and Prejudice] Rich Lady

The encounters were always unexpected, and the lady was always unexpected, which really aroused Mr. Darcy's curiosity.As Georgiana chanted, I want to get acquainted with this very different "Miss Surprise".

But now is not a good time.

The bookstore was still busy, and since the source of the farce was his own, Mr. Darcy had no choice but to get out of the carriage, hoping to calm down this trivial matter as soon as possible and return to the city.

Mr. Darcy hadn't spoken yet, but as soon as he appeared, Miss Bingley's eyes felt hot, and she immediately complained about her grievances in front of outsiders without regard for dignity.

In the mouth of Miss Caroline Bingley, the countryman who bought Mr. Darcy's books before her was unreasonable and fierce, and she herself was very pitiful.

"...If I don't care about decency, I really want to have a big fight with her. But my upbringing doesn't allow me to do that. Fortunately, I don't think such a restless person will reason with me!"

Mr. Bookseller was at the table as if he were sitting under the stage of a small London theater: correct and quiet.

Miss Bingley took the embroidered handkerchief from the maid with fingers in long lace gloves, and dabbed the corners of her eyes.Her valet supported her, as if the young lady was so frightened that she was about to lose her feet.

"Let's go back quickly, Mr. Darcy, I can't stay here any longer!" Miss Bingley said, and then she comforted him with empathy: "Although it is sad to be treated rudely, we don't have to Disgraceful preoccupation with them. You know I have many friends in London, who are real ladies, and quite a few of them love to collect books, and if I would ask them, I would be sure to get this set for Mr. Darcy."

Caroline Bingley was very good at this game of belittling others and showing herself off, as well as, in fact, her so-called lady friends - all educated at the same private girls' school in London, called Love Alberta's top school, like most other high-fee girls' schools, is more of a private training class than a school.The fundamental difference from Taurus College is that these girls’ schools do not pay attention to teaching skills, but only focus on teaching girls how to stand out in society: dressing up and dancing are the key courses; while French is fluent, read Shakespeare, understands art, Those who can talk from sonnets to theology and philosophy belong to the most successful models of ladies cultivated in these schools.

All the education received in it is only to enhance the charm of the ladies, so that they can successfully climb up to the high class——

If Miss Bingley can successfully marry Mr. Darcy, then she can become an outstanding alumnus of Alberta, and her portrait will be hung in the small auditorium of Alberta, and will be admired by the ladies who enter later example.Even if she doesn't like reading, it doesn't matter if she doesn't have much talent.

Mr. Darcy was twenty-three and four years old, and had long been acquainted with these affectations of young ladies.He is a stable and mature gentleman, and he has always been gracious and silent when facing his friend's sister in such a situation.

Mr. Darcy's silence seemed to encourage Miss Bingley's arrogance, and made her think that Mr. Darcy agreed with her, so she began to chatter unconsciously again.Mr. Bingley obviously didn't have much authority in front of his sisters, and his frequent glances at Caroline didn't make her restrain herself.Mr. Bingley could only shrug his shoulders, thinking to himself: Caroline is indeed a little bit annoyed, as long as she stops begging herself to teach others, there is nothing wrong with complaining here.Ladies always have the right to be vexatious.

But somehow Mr. Darcy was suddenly unwilling to ignore it, and he exposed the false accusation.

"I hear you," he said.

"As a matter of fact, I was outside the door," added Mr. Darcy flatly.

Miss Bingley was like a turkey whose throat was strangled by fate, and the funny cry of the turkey's "no lurking" disappeared instantly.

embarrassing, embarrassing...

Mr. Clark applauded almost uncontrollably, it was wonderful.Sure enough, there are always new things in the library, and staying here is more interesting than going to the theater to listen to operas. Mr. Bookseller once again praised his wisdom in investing in the industry.

Mr. Darcy said nothing more, he was a man of few words, so he nodded to the bookseller and walked out of the circulation library first.

Miss Bingley's face turned red and then turned pale. Her maid carefully supported her and helped her into the open carriage under Mr. Bingley's signal.

Mr. Bingley was too easygoing. He never knew how to teach and guide his sisters, but he had to follow them as much as possible, and he didn't know what to do when special circumstances arose.Just like now, he was completely at a loss: Darcy was his best friend, and Bingley almost relied on his authoritative and reliable friend, and he was always willing to listen to Darcy's words.But this friend seems to have offended his sister, which is really embarrassing for Mr. Bingley.On the one hand, he knew that Darcy was right, but on the other hand, he thought that Darcy seemed too disregarding the faces of the ladies.

But then, 'Darcy's always been that way, he's always been so frank, and it's no wonder he's always been. ' thought Mr Bingley.

Fortunately, he was optimistic by nature and didn't make too much trouble, so he decided to put this little matter behind him. Mr. Bingley believed in the character of Darcy and Caroline, and it wouldn't take long for them to get back together again.

Indeed, after a while Miss Caroline persuaded herself not to misunderstand Mr. Darcy, and she resolved to forget this inconvenience as soon as possible.And made up his mind never to come to this nasty country place again, so as not to encounter these unruly bumpkins again.

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"Lizzie, you are amazing!" Mary's eyes were full of admiration.

Elizabeth embraced her, and discussed with her sister: "Dear Mary, treat this as a little secret that belongs to us, and don't tell others, okay?"

Mary was puzzled, but still willing to promise not to tell, she was actually glad to have a little secret with Lizzie, which would make her feel closer.

Elizabeth accepted the seven pounds saved by her little sister, and asked Mary to say that the set of books was a joint purchase: "I like this set of books very much, too. You will definitely allow me to read them, Mary?"

Seeing Mary nodded, Elizabeth said again: "In this case, it's better if we buy it together and we own it together, wouldn't it be better?"

It is not a good thing to let the other sisters know that she has easily advanced twenty pounds for Mary.Elizabeth is not worried about Jane, but Kitty and Lydia have uncertain temperaments, and the two little girls are still unable to resist temptation.It is also a good thing to use this set of books to empty out the pocket money that Mary has accumulated, so as to prevent Mary from being unable to help the two little ones begging to lend them the money.The three little girls with empty pockets must be more willing to do some small work in exchange for pocket money.

And asked my sister to choose something else at the fabric store: "We have to hurry, or Lydia and Kitty will have to wait."

Although they knew that Lizzie had a lot of money, the girls in the Bennet family did not spend too much money, and insisted on emptying their sisters' purses.Even Lydia, who couldn't stand the temptation of beautiful decorations, only spent 23 shillings and 5 pence. The youngest girl was a little embarrassed, because she was the only one who spent more than 1 pound.

All together, it was less than five pounds.Elizabeth was not in a hurry to check out, but quickly picked out several boxes of lace, ribbons, embroidery threads and feathers.Seeing that she was still not satisfied, Jane and her little sisters selected several new-colored muslins, gauzes and woolen materials one after another. When Elizabeth hugged two more excellent velvets, Jane hurriedly grabbed her: "Lizzie, what are you doing?" Are you going to vacate this place?"

Mary looked over with even more worry and concern hidden in her eyes. She was afraid that Lizzie would lose face because she didn't have enough money.

Elizabeth laughed and whispered, "My dear, I'll be fine soon. It's much cheaper to buy fabric than to order a robe."

Mrs. Brown, who runs the fabric store, was very happy. She pretended not to hear the whispers of the Bennet girls, and ordered the maids in the store to wrap up these things: "I will send you to Longbourn immediately, okay huh, miss?"

Elizabeth nodded and paid more than 30 pounds for this - Mrs. Brown very politely erased the change and said a whole number directly.In this regard, Elizabeth only nodded to her reservedly, but she thought in her heart that in the future, the fabrics of the clothing store could not be purchased from Mrs. Brown's store, and the fabric store in Meryton was not very affordable.If only my uncle knew a factory owner, it would save a lot of money for raw materials.

Tired of shopping, the Bennet ladies decided to visit Aunt Phillips.Jane selected a bright red ribbon from the pile of things to be sent to Longborn, and tied a pretty knot on the box of Easter eggs in the carriage, and telling Mary to take it, she got on her horse.

Elizabeth spread out her palms and let Ma'er stick out her tongue to lick away the candy.The horses of the Bennet family are important laborers on the farm. They are not thoroughbred horses for fox hunting like those raised in the city, but draw horses with a calm personality that can plow the fields and pull carts.Elizabeth's horse is the most common Shire horse in England. It is much taller than ordinary horses. Except for some tall and brave gentlemen, few people will ride this breed of horse.

Elizabeth was still growing, standing at just over 5ft 3in, and standing next to the Shire horse, she was dwarfed by comparison.

From a distance, Mr. Darcy saw that petite figure putting down the stirrup, holding the rein with her left hand, stepping on the stirrup quickly with her toes, and the skirt of the petticoat made a beautiful wave, and she was already sitting sideways on the tall horse.

"This is so reckless!" Darcy heard Bingley exclaimed beside him. Obviously, his friend also recognized the young lady he had just met.

It can be said that Yuanjia Road is narrow. On the main road of Meryton, two groups of people happened to collide face to face.

"What a bold young lady!" said Mr. Darcy.Of course he recognized a Shire horse with a ring of thin long hair on its feet, and knew that this kind of thoroughbred horse was docile and suitable for riding, but the size difference between this horse and its rider was obviously too large.The contrast was so sharp that Mr. Darcy couldn't help worrying.

It's a pity that Mr. Bingley's whole mind has been attracted by the beautiful girl on another white horse. He looked obsessively at that face shining in the sun, and felt that he must be chosen by Angus, the god of love. The predestined girl is the swan that Angus pointed out to him.

The two men were sitting in Darcy's carriage, and they couldn't get the attention of the two sassy and beautiful ladies at all.On the contrary, Miss Bingley's open carriage, which was courted by the gentlemen, immediately attracted the attention of all the girls in the Bennet family.

Miss Bingley also noticed them. After all, a street is only so wide, and someone must make concessions.Two carriages were too wide, especially this luxurious four-wheeler of the Bingleys, and the streets of Meryton would not allow them to run side by side.

Bentley in the car behind was very anxious. He regretted taking Darcy's carriage so much at this moment, and wished he could jump out of the car and ask Caroline to make way for him.

Caroline Bingley widened her pretty eyes of good size, and stared viciously at the countryman who had disgraced her before Mr. Darcy.

Elizabeth stroked the mane of the black horse, and gently pulled the right rein, and her horse approached the road obediently, out of the way.Jane did the same thing as her. The two sisters stopped on the right side of the road one after the other, and the Bennet family's carriage also leaned aside, signaling the people on the opposite side to go first.

Before Miss Bingley had time to be proud, she saw Elizabeth sitting on the tall horse and gave her a condescending look.Casually, indifferently and disdainfully, someone like Miss Bingley has never been seen by her, and Elizabeth disdains the provocation from there.

In Miss Bingley's eyes, this look was extremely hateful!She hated this strange girl whom she just met today so much that the face of this countryman who looked down on her was deeply engraved in her mind. The lady got a little peripheral vision there.

Mr. Darcy has the same treatment as Jane.

Mr. Darcy, who is handsome and rich, is always the focus of attention no matter where he goes, but he has never had the honor of being looked at by her in front of this lady——Elizabeth squinted at Miss Bingley, She just stared straight ahead and didn't notice Mr. Darcy in the carriage behind who was staring at her.

When the two were closest, they were less than a yard apart.Mr. Darcy seemed to be able to smell a sweet fragrance through the open window of the carriage, and the sweeping tail of her Shire horse only missed the carriage.

Mr. Darcy saw the young lady's cold face, without any expression on his face.

Mr. Darcy was also a little regretful that he should have ridden out in such fine weather.

Mr. Bingley, who unconsciously grinned at Jane, got a nod from Jane.

In just a few minutes, the two lines running in opposite directions drifted away.

"That doesn't seem to be from the town, it seems to be a guest from the city." Jane said. "I saw the emblem on the carriage at the back, and it must be someone with status. But why does that lady keep looking at you?"

Elizabeth only paid attention to Miss Bingley, and did not pay attention to any family crests. Besides, the Bingley family did not have a badge at this time. When Bingley bought a manor in Nottinghamshire with the help of Darcy, the Bingley family became the owner. The gentry class of the land exchanged a large sum of money for a title before being awarded the coat of arms by the British Heraldry.

But Elizabeth didn't care, she believed that she would have nothing to do with the Bingley family.

She looked at her sister and said vaguely: "Probably that lady doesn't think highly of country people. Mary and I met them just now. She seems to dislike a country place like Meryton." She then asked with a hint of deep meaning: " She was accompanied by a gentleman, who, although he did not refrain from such indecent remarks, was, in my opinion, quite polite. Jane, do you see?"

Jane was a little puzzled, there were clearly two gentlemen sitting in the carriage behind, and she was about to ask Lizzie if she knew the gentleman who was seated farther away, but Jane noticed that he was always looking at Lizzie.

But after hearing what Elizabeth said, Jane lost all interest immediately, "Since there is no way of persuading people to look down on others, how can it be called polite?"

In fact, a beautiful girl like Jane has never been less hotly chased since she entered the social world at the age of 16.She is so young, neither has an urgent desire to get married, nor has Mrs. Bennet instilled Mr. Bingley's aura in every possible way. Jane will not care about Mr. Strange who just met once.

Before arriving at Aunt Phillips' house, Jane could not remember Mr. Bingley's appearance, except that he had a set of straight white teeth.

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Returning to Longbourne from Aunt Phillips' house, what awaited the girls was Mrs. Bennet's exaggerated complaints that she blamed the children for squandering money, especially after Jane, Elizabeth and Mary cherished the set of "Encyclopedia Britannica" on the table. She looked as if she was going to faint when she went to the bookcase in the drawing room.

Mrs. Bennet picked up the embroidered purse that Elizabeth had left on the round table and looked through it. There were only one pound notes and a handful of coins left in it.

"Just one day! You spent fifty pounds?" Mrs. Bennet held her forehead and exclaimed, "My God, these stupid girls! The monthly expenses of the whole family are only a few dozen pounds!"

Mrs. Bennet couldn't do the indecent behavior of asking people to return the things, so she pointed at Elizabeth and said bitterly: "Lizzie, I won't subsidize you at all!"

"You all only have a thousand pounds of property. Either you learn to count every penny carefully, or you have to be able to marry a decent and rich husband!" Mrs. Bennet said a very reasonable truth.

The girls of the Bennet family looked at Elizabeth guiltily, and stood listening to their mother's lesson: not only Elizabeth's purse was empty, but Mary, who was the richest among the other sisters, didn't have a single shilling left to buy books. Not to mention Lydia, even Jane spent the last bit of money when Lizzie was away today-she bought a small piece of silk and was going to make a small gift for Elizabeth.

Five poor girls lined up to be scolded by Mrs. Bennet.

Mr. Bennet, with his old spirit, took an encyclopedia with great interest and said to his daughters, "I don't think you would mind lending one to your old father?"

The poor girls looked at him eagerly, and nodded eagerly, hoping that his father could calm his mother's anger for the sake of the book.

Mr. Bennet glanced at his second daughter meaningfully, and then added fuel to the fire: "Dear Mrs. Bennet, you are absolutely right! They haven't learned a little bit about your housekeeping skills. If you don't educate them I'm afraid they'll have to advance the money we've left them before they're married—it's not a good reputation! Gentlemen, no one would want to marry a extravagant wife, no matter how rich she is."

Mrs. Bennet was rarely recognized by her husband, so she became more reasonable. She straightened her chest and preached to her daughters aggressively.Elizabeth, who wanted to explain the easing, had no choice but to shut up when she saw this, for fear that her father would stir the fire again. She had already seen through that Mr. Bennet wanted to draw the fire on herself.

It wasn't until Mrs. Hill, the housekeeper, invited them to go down for dinner, that Mrs. Bennet reluctantly stopped, and she still had something to say.

The five disgraced girls who had been nagged about hurriedly ran back to the bedroom to change their clothes under the pretext of having dinner.

"Lizzie, can I come in?" Elizabeth's bedroom was opened, and a small head came in and asked.

As soon as she nodded, two, three, and finally even Jane came into the room.

"Dad is so mean, he always loves to see our jokes!" Lydia said indignantly, the younger sister's words resonated with all the older sisters this time, and everyone nodded: "Dad did it on purpose!"

"My God!" Kitty and Lydia cried, hugging each other. "Mama can talk about it all week. What shall we do?"

Elizabeth felt that she had implicated the sisters, and hurriedly comforted her: "We didn't spend money randomly. I will explain to my mother after dinner, and ask her to forgive me."

But her reassurances were of no avail.

Even Mary shook her head, "Mom can't listen, you know, Mom never listens."

The eldest Jane had more ideas. She clasped her hands and prayed: "I hope there will be a party in the public hall recently, or someone will invite Mr. and Mrs. Bennet to the house..." As long as there is something new in the country or The message, Mrs. Bennet's attention can be easily attracted, and the ears of her daughters can be quiet for a while.

Jane's actions reminded everyone that the three little sisters hurriedly clasped their hands together and prayed devoutly.

Elizabeth couldn't laugh or cry, and she decided to make a dress to stop Mrs. Bennet's complaints with facts.

"Ladies, hurry up!" Sarah, the personal maid, ran up the stairs and reminded them in a low voice.

The five young ladies of the Bennet family were afraid of offending their mother again, so they interrupted their prayers, walked down the stairs lightly, and sat down neatly and gracefully one by one.

Fortunately, even if the prayer was interrupted, it did not completely fail. God took pity on these sweet little lambs and made a special opening for them: Mrs. Bennet announced at the dinner table that tomorrow there would be Mrs. Ron, Mrs. King, Mrs. Lucas waits for a group of neighbors to visit Bennet's house, and she asks her daughters to help her entertain the ladies.As for the male guests, Mr. Bennet greeted him naturally. The study at Longbourne was large and spacious, and those gentlemen were very willing to stay there.

"Thank God!" After Elizabeth came out, the four sisters all crossed their hands to thank for the gift.

Mrs. Bennet looked at Elizabeth and said emphatically, "Especially you, Lizzie! You have to dress up! I have to let them know that sending you to a girls' school is not such a stupid idea!"

"That's what the Bennets want. My Lizzie will bring me a decent son-in-law from the city...and her sisters! Lizzie, am I right?"

'A decent son-in-law doesn't have to be considered for the time being, but it will definitely benefit the Bennet family! Elizabeth thought, and suddenly she had a great idea: to make a beautiful dress for Mary overnight that would suit her.

Originally, Elizabeth wanted to sew an elegant and beautiful long dress for her mother by herself, so as to gain Mrs. Bennet's looseness.But when she came back, she had already given her mother a suit of clothes, which was enough to meet the visitors, so Elizabeth decided to make clothes for her mother instead of making clothes for her sister.

"Actually, Lizzie has made a lot of changes in the Bennet family, hasn't she?" said Mr. Bennet.

"Lizzie, Lizzie?" Mrs. Bennet's point was not to change, but to be a good son-in-law. Her name was Elizabeth, and she insisted on answering.

Elizabeth quickly nodded and said, "Of course, Mom. I think of you all the time."

Then, another topic was raised: "I have a decent set of Schumiz Dorles, which is enough for tomorrow's visit, so what about everyone?"

Mrs. Bennet has always been a beauty. She is the most well-dressed lady in the whole small village. She has suitable long skirts and jewelry, not to mention that she is already ready to show off the presents her daughter brought back from the city to everyone.

As for Jane, a girl who entered the social world, in order to enable her to get married as soon as possible, there is never a lot of these costumes.Although Kitty and Lydia were young, they were influenced by Mrs. Bennet and loved beauty very much. Their hats and skirts had the most lace in the whole family.

Only Mary, who is not under the special care of Mrs. Bennet, has a quiet personality and never asks for anything. Her long dress is rustic in style and pale in color, making her very inconspicuous due to her gray studs. .However, the little girl wanted to go back to her room after dinner to read the newly bought books. She was bored for a while and decided to hide in her room after seeing the guests tomorrow: she could read books quietly without listening to other people’s picky comments. .

Seeing that she was nodding along with others, Elizabeth felt a little helpless.

After dinner, while Mrs. Bennet directed the ingredients and utensils to be used tomorrow, the five sisters hurried up to the second floor and talked in the small living room.

Mary took down the first volume of the encyclopedia and was eager to read a few pages to the sisters.

Kitty and Lydia were playing with new lace, and conferring on how to decorate their hats, and were less interested in Mary's proposals.

Mary pursed her lips tightly, holding a large tome, and lowered her head to read on the sofa in the corner. She firmly believed that books could bring happiness and strength to people. At this time, she especially needed to gain some knowledge to comfort herself.

"My dear little Mary, I have one thing to ask of you, would you be my hanger once?" Elizabeth pulled her little sister and begged with a smile.

"What hanger?"

"Tauris College pays great attention to students' ability. Whether it is cutting or embroidery, or weaving and knotting, it is one of the sewing courses. If I can meet the requirements of the college and get permission, then I don't have to choose this course next year. Instead, spend more time and energy on other difficult problems such as painting, Latin, grammar, piano, etc." Elizabeth explained.

Elizabeth discussed with Mr. Bennet, hoping to send her three little sisters to the college for education in the next school year, but Mr. Bennet temporarily refused after careful consideration. He said: "This is not a question of cost. Compared with other girls' schools Well, Taurice's tuition isn't a huge amount, as long as you save a little, it's not that much of a burden—since you don't have to give you any more pocket money. But Lizzie, I don't think it's time yet, whether Mary, or Kitty and Li Dia, none of them have the ability to survive in your academy."

Elizabeth was very puzzled at the time, and she retorted to her father: "Isn't the purpose of entering the academy just to be educated? It is precisely because of lack of ability that we need to receive instruction. If we know everything, then there is no need to go there."

And her father replied: "Other boarding schools are indeed a place to educate people, but this one you are in is very different. Lizzie, haven't you noticed yet? The people you meet there, whether it is teachers or Students, you can at least stand upright, maybe you have a firm goal, or a strong character, you all know where your road leads, and you are willing to work hard for it. But the three silly girls can't: Mary lacks self-confidence, she enters the Go there, maybe it will get better, but it's more likely that she will become more and more flawed-trying to arm herself with esoteric knowledge, but more and more like a bookworm, beaten by your stern Mrs. Judith A few times, she's always in the shell and don't expect her to come out."

"Tauris College is like a jungle, and her rules are not for mediocre girls. I don't mean to disparage your sister, but from your letter, I do think so: there is competition, your seats, the lessons you can learn, and Who can be friends with... Lizzie, you are determined and lucky enough, that's why you think it's a good place, but as an ordinary girl, I'm afraid you won't be able to get into the academy—and you won't stay there for long, didn't you mention it? Have any students at the same level quit and went home?"

Only then did Elizabeth realize what she had neglected: Tao Lisi was indeed secretly weeding out those girls who couldn't keep up with their pace and thinking.Only then did she want to understand the reason why Lady Anne's reputation was so good and Tao Lisi's conditions were excellent, but there were still not many students after several years.Not only do the students have many choices, but Tao Lisi always chooses them, just as Dame Anne said when welcoming them, "Only students who have their own self and soul can bring the greatest benefit to the college and me in the future."While expanding her reach and influence through the Academy, the Countess has always been cautious.

It's scary!At that time, Elizabeth was stunned for a long time, but she felt excited again when she came to her senses. This also shows that the network formed by Taurice College is close and strong enough, and all the students who are allowed to graduate will be useful and trustworthy to a certain extent in the future.Taurus College is like those mysterious private social clubs in London. The first of these gentlemen’s clubs has a history of a hundred years. The elite gentlemen of the same club often form an invisible alliance. The major events in the whole of Britain are said to be in the hands of the king. Under the cane, it is better to say that most of them are controlled by various gentlemen's clubs, and even members of the royal family will become one of their members.The top people are playing games internally, but try to be as consistent as possible externally, so as to maintain their right to speak. Several major clubs in London can even affect the situation in Europe...

On the one hand, Elizabeth was terrified by the ambitions of the Duchess and Tao Lisi, and on the other hand, she was very glad that she got into it by coincidence.If you can become a waver of the times, even if you are a swimmer in the corner, who would like to be an insignificant drop in the sea again!

To become her own master and control her own destiny, isn't this the goal she has been insisting on since she came to this strange age, and she has been striving for it unremittingly?Elizabeth knows how difficult it is for women in a patriarchal society to maintain themselves. She has never placed her hopes on men's conscience and charity, and even imagined the possibility of being a rich widow.But after being reminded by Mr. Bennet, Taurus made her see another possibility, a possibility of huddling together for warmth and becoming stronger, which may only benefit this small group of women, but this will definitely become a kindling that will light the way forward— ——Just like the Blue Stocking Club, this small experiment established and carried forward by noble ladies has successfully made the British salon open and inclusive. The meaning of the salon to people is no longer just empty eating, drinking and having fun, but a spark of wisdom and a feast of the spirit of the times.Women have also successfully occupied a place, and they can express their talents and ideas in the salon to their heart's content.

"Lizzie, do you want to sew clothes for Mary?" Lydia and Kitty were very interested, dropped the things in their hands, and said closer.

"Yes, Mary is the first one. If you like, we can continue this matter." Elizabeth put away her thoughts and replied with a smile, "I need your help, I can't do so much by myself work. If you are willing to listen to my command, I promise not to disappoint you!"

All the girls gathered around her, watching her pick up a pencil, sit down by the window, and quickly sketch out a long Schumitz dress in the light of the day. "This is amazing!" "Beautiful, Lizzie, I want that too!"

Elizabeth turned a deaf ear until she drew the details of the gown: the high waistline like the usual Schumitz, the long skirt that fell softly to the floor, but the open square neckline was overlapped with lace, narrowing the nakedness , which is more visually attractive to the slender swan neck; and the treatment of the chest has also added some ingenuity, and the decoration of folds and tulle has temporarily covered up Mary's body defects that tend to be flat, not only highlighting the girl's exquisite figure The shape makes the whole dress more lively, which is obviously suitable for Mary's age; in order to avoid the feeling of being light-headed and heavy-footed, the silky and flowing petticoat is not decorated much, but it is opened in a V shape from the waist down. The two outer skirts have exquisite and complicated borders, and the pattern of flowers, leaves and vines wraps around the whole body, echoing the decoration on the chest...

In fact, this Schumiz Dorles is not very exquisite, but nowadays most people's dresses are extremely simple and simple, paying attention to classical softness, and the exquisite and warm feelings that have been silent for decades are gradually rising. Many people in London The ladies of fashion began to work on packing and short coats, and Elizabeth just applied these to long skirts.

"The only bad thing here is that the puff sleeves are too small. I like the big ones with more fluffy folds." Lydia said.

Elizabeth took Mary's arm. This arm was so slender that it couldn't hold up such a puffy sleeve. Besides, it would make her shoulders look too wide if it was too swollen, which was incompatible with her small but full chest and slender waist. For coordination: "But we can add a little decoration to the sleeves."

Elizabeth picked up the pencil, added a tassel on the shoulder, and stretched it around the slightly bulging puff short sleeves. The unique texture is fascinating, and only a layer of lace is added to the cuffs, which is the same as the neckline. .In this way, the whole dress looks more delicate.

"What kind of pattern is this, do you want to embroider it?" Jane asked lightly, touching the tassel from the air.

"It's woven with silk thread, strung together with brocade knots, and three small tassels are dropped in the middle..."

The girls started working enthusiastically, Jane was busy measuring Mary, Elizabeth calculated the data of the cut fabric according to the size, and Kitty and Lydia volunteered to sew the petticoat inside and ensure that the stitches were fine.

Unfortunately, Elizabeth didn't have a large enough cardboard, so she had to outline it on the selected fine cloth before cutting.

Mary's little face was flushed, and Elizabeth smiled and said to her: "This dress must have a matching hairstyle and accessories. You don't have to worry about these little jewelry. I have the right ones at my place. But the hair needs us to get up early tomorrow. Yes, it will take a few more tries. It's a pity that we forgot to pick out some long gloves today, and Mary's original ones don't quite fit." Jane and Elizabeth's own ones were too loose.

Lydia heard it, put down the ruler, and dragged out a large box from her room, which contained more than 20 pairs of long gloves of various types.

Kitty covered her face and shouted: "Lydia, when did you buy so much? Mom must have secretly given you pocket money!"

Lydia spread her hands unladyishly, "Of course not, my mother didn't give me any money, I just asked my mother to bring me a pair when she bought gloves." Then she accumulated more than half of the box before she knew it.

The girls stayed up half the night, their eyes were red, but all of them were full of energy. Lydia even begged to hang the long dress that was finally finished in her bedroom all night, saying that she wanted to enjoy her eyes, and she was caught