[Pride and Prejudice] Rich Lady

The Bennet family, together with Mr. Gardner, have been busy going around these few days.

Mrs. Bennet took good care of everyone, provided them with delicious food, and always urged them to go to rest.She is full of gratitude: thank dear Mr. Bennet for valuing her brother so much, leasing all the newly purchased shops to Edward, and even the daughters are busy for their uncle from morning till night.

They are a happy family, and there is no better family!Mrs. Bennet thought so, so she left a mark in her heart: whether it was Mrs. Ron who was close to her, or other housewives who flattered and flattered her, no matter how proud Mrs. Bennet was, she would never let go of her own efforts .

She always boasted about the beauty of the clothes and cloths in Viola's store without being dazzled by them.The few discount cards in her hand that the girls made to make her happy were held by Mrs. Bennet like bait—she learned to add value to this card without a teacher. The more stingy, people More and more people flock to it.

The little baby Lydia inherited the talent from her mother. Compared with her younger daughter, Mrs. Bennet is truly a veritable king of sales.

When Viola opened, according to local customs, there was no celebration. The stores always opened quietly, waiting for customers to discover and visit, and it often took a while to become widely known.

But Mrs. Bennet has already worn different new clothes to several parties. The housewives not only hate her like a flower peacock, but also can't help but envy the younger and more beautiful Mistress Longbourne. The Viola store was etched into the minds of housewives.Aunt Phillips was, indeed, the wife's sister, who had the same hobbies as her.The sisters certainly had no brains for promoting themselves, but their show was more effective than a newspaper ad, at least in Meryton.

Viola means "a violet".Recently, the London theater is performing Shakespeare's play "No. 12 Nights".There are few people in England who dislike drama, whether young or more sedate, and this comedy with a twist and a happy ending was a huge success once it was staged.Everyone is full of affection for the innocent, enthusiastic and brave girl Viola. This Shakespeare play successfully gives the name Viola a better meaning.

Uncle Gardner is quick-witted and well-informed. He first proposed to use Viola to replace the "Vina" chosen by the girls before. Vina means "the beauty of spring, giving a beautiful appearance."When the nieces heard the uncle's explanation, they readily agreed and agreed that Viola was better.Uncle Gardner also asked craftsmen to carve a branch of violets on the walnut catalpa wood signboard, so that you can find purple clothing and fabric stores from many shops at a glance from a long distance away.

Except for Elizabeth, the other four girls clenched their fists and vowed that when they had money, they would also book a box in the Little Theater in London and watch a performance.The ladies pray to God that this play will be officially performed in the future.

Apart from musical instruments, Elizabeth felt that she needed to cultivate these elegant tastes—if it was Shakespeare's plays, she would have known the scripts a long time ago, so she could immerse herself in them and appreciate them.If she changed to a different new story, she would obviously not be able to do it, and she could not keep up with the emotional changes of the actors on stage.

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Viola has only just started, and it's been a huge success.There is a constant stream of female guests, the ladies choose beautiful fabrics, and the girls chatter on the half of the dress.Uncle Gardner hired four eloquent shop assistants, and Mr. Hardy, who had served the Gardner family for two generations as the store manager, was temporarily employed. This old man was humorous and good at managing accounts, so he was very suitable for this position.

The ladies' business is about to get on the right track, and Uncle Gardner hastily returned to London after taking care of everything. The business in London and the clothing workshop are all waiting for him.

Elizabeth's Easter vacation is coming to an end, and she has to prepare to leave her warm and comfortable home and return to Taoris.

But for the Ming-style pastries that Laura asked about in her letter, she has not yet fulfilled her friend's request, so she made them in the kitchen of Longborn, and asked her family to taste and correct them, as the first batch of "guests".Too many things happened this holiday, and Elizabeth put most of her energy on the sisters' property, which undoubtedly delayed their Ming-style dessert shop.

The shop by the Thames River has already entered the stage of decoration before the start of the holiday. After discussing with Elizabeth, Laura and Elizabeth think that the customers of the dessert shop will be aimed at fashionable ladies and gentlemen who like freshness in a short period of time.In this way, the decoration of the store must be tasteful and luxurious, so as to retain these wealthy people as loyal customers on the basis of delicious food.

Elizabeth was very guilty. She wanted to make a table of pastries immediately, invite her family to taste them, and draw them to bring to her dear friends.But time does not allow, they have to prepare to return to Netherfield.

In fact, it's already a bit of a faux pas.

It had been more than a week since the owners of Netherfield took the initiative to visit Longborn, and they were supposed to return to Netherfield on a fine-weather morning within a few days.But the Bennets have been too busy recently, especially Mr. Bennet. He has helped a lot with their daughters' property and has to go out almost every day. It has been a long time since he enjoyed his quiet and leisurely study time.

The Bennets don't plan to stay in Netherfield for too long, because Mr. Bennet will go to inspect the farm this afternoon, and some matters have to be decided by him.If there is any delay, we are afraid that production will be reduced.

The hosts of Netherfield waited for visitors every morning, and yesterday finally brought the good news, when an errand from Longbourne told the superintendent, Mr. Morris, that the Bennets were calling this morning.

"...that's a little impolite, if they don't want to socialize with us, why don't they just say so?" Miss Bingley dressed up and sat on the sofa and complained: "Are we missing that one neighbor? The other neighbors came earlier Visited us, only Longborn, so haughty."

"I really don't understand what they have to be proud of, relying on their lowly relatives? I heard that Jane's uncle opened a shop in Meryton, and it turned out to be her father's shop. Don't they feel ashamed, Mr. Bennet is so confused !"

Mr. Bingley, who was playing with his hair, had hurried back to town on receiving the good news that Longbourn was coming to have his hair dyed by the barber.Since the last century, it has become popular for upper-class gentlemen to dye their hair white, or simply wear a powdered white wig. After 200 years, this fashion is still popular.

It is a bit troublesome to dye your hair. You need to apply pomade to your hair first, and then sprinkle white powder on it.The barber hired by Mr. Bingley is very competent. He dyes the hair of distinguished guests with starch in strict accordance with the laws of Congress, and the anti-dye clothes he provides prevent Mr. Bingley's clothes from being stained. Mr. Darcy scoffs at this fashion. But it cannot be denied that since the parliament agreed to levy a hair dye tax five years ago, this style of gentleman dressing, which had been gradually dormant, has revived again, which seems to prove the truth again: the more expensive and the more prohibited, the more attractive it is to try.

Mr. Bingley devoted himself to cleaning himself up.The barber is very capable. After his grooming, Mr. Bingley is more in line with the current definition of a handsome man in the upper class: a long oval face, a pointed chin set off by a complicated neckline, and a pale complexion. A sign of weakness for the inferior class of laborers.

Flacco, which is exquisitely tailored, with the front hem reaching only to the waist and the back hem hanging to the knees, and leggings, make Mr. Bingley's thighs and calves appear thicker than they actually are-thick legs are considered very Style is an important part of a gentleman's charm. Mr. Bingley asked the tailor to make up for his weaknesses with clothes.

After trying on the new clothes, he praised the tailor and recommended it to his friends.Mr. Bingley thought that his friend, like himself, did not have strong enough legs, especially Mr. Darcy, who was taller, with straight and slender legs. Although he was strong, he did not seem to be a gentleman's figure.

Mr. Bingley carefully prepared it as if he could directly attend the king's banquet. Although the purpose was slightly different, the outfits of the two brothers and sisters of the Bingley family were in harmony.

"Charles, didn't you hear me?" Miss Bingley said angrily.

"Even if their uncle's shop filled Meryton," replied the gentleman, "it would not in the least detract from their likability."

"Full Meryton?" cried Miss Bingley, "how is that possible! If so, I would rather admire them for having such an unseemly uncle who can support their niece. It's better to be sure--it's more credible to say that they have as many uncles as Meryton Street!"

Miss Bingley was very mean, she said boldly.

"What is more believable?" Darcy came down from the stairs and asked lightly.He was still wearing ordinary clothes and didn't deliberately dress up, but it could be seen that he was in good spirits and his face was very good.

Miss Bingley felt much better seeing him as if nothing had happened. She smiled and said, "Charles and I are talking about some of Bennet's ladies. I wonder if Mr. Darcy has any ideas?"

"Miss Jane is as beautiful as a white swan. I can't think of any better words to praise her." Mr. Bingley came right out of his mouth. Recently, he always mentioned the lady he admired, and the other two had to get used to it.

"I beg you, Charles, don't say that in front of Louisa!" Miss Bingley persuaded him softly, "You know, Louisa has always hoped that you would marry a truly noble lady as her sister-in-law. .Our sister is coming to Netherfield as a guest. Surely you don't want to break her heart? Even if you intend to court an unsuitable lady, please take time to let her know."

"I think Mr. Darcy agrees with me, because those unseemly relatives, no matter how beautiful and gentle Miss Bennet is, it is very difficult for her to marry a man of status. Maybe it's really not that big suitable."

"However, Miss Jane still has something to look forward to, and the other ladies are even more difficult to say. That Miss Elizabeth, she has some small problems, she seems to be speechless, and she is a little arrogant, which is not pleasing to young ladies."

Mr. Darcy sat down on the corner sofa, picked up another book, and replied, "Is it? I don't see it."

"I thought Miss Elizabeth had a quick mind and a good disposition. In fact, I guessed that the lady was more courageous and not shy by nature. That's fine, at least most people would like such a person, people would think It’s comfortable. And that kind of temperament means that she has a practical use for people, and can do something practical for everyone to repay the kindness of everyone.”

The author has something to say: Mrs. Bennet: The real queen of goods.

Miss Bingley: It's not a short time to jump, and I will be deported soon.

In view of the short size, there is more to eat around [-] o'clock in the evening~

Note: ["Even if their uncles' shops are full of Meryton," replied the gentleman, "it will not detract from their likability in the slightest."]—From Chapter 8 of the original book: ["Even if their uncles are as many as they can be." Crowding Cheapside Street," cried Bingley, "does nothing to detract from their likability."]

In fact, it was the best thing Fish thought Mr. Bingley said, but it was a little rare.

In addition, the aesthetics of the [-]st century were indeed different from those of today. Men with small white faces, pointed chins, powdered wigs, and thick lower limbs were regarded as representatives of beauty and sex appeal.It is said that General Horatio Nelson mentioned above was the typical sexy male god at that time.