[Pride and Prejudice] Rich Lady

Mr. Darcy had a problem, and the steward in charge of the construction of the Derbyshire road asked him to give the new road a meaningful name.

The road, which is expected to cost £3, is expected to take two years to complete, but that doesn't mean Mr Darcy will be profitable after two years.Every time a section of such a long road is built, milestones will be set up on the side of the road, and several toll stations will be set up in suitable places to collect taxes from passing vehicles. As long as there are toll stations, roads that have been repaired can be charged Use fee.

In fact, the technology required to build a road is not too high. As long as there is a lot of manpower and animal power, the work of digging roadbeds, quarrying, crushing stones, and rolling roads does not require much skill: the road should be higher than the ground, and the roadbed should be large. The road surface is filled with small stones and compacted, the middle road surface is slightly higher and arched, and there are drainage ditches on both sides of the road.The roads built in this way are of good quality and are not prone to water accumulation and deformation.

According to English law, parishes are obliged to repair and maintain local roads, but the parish roads in Derbyshire are too old. Except for the main trunk in the city center, the rest of the roads are full of ruts in summer, and it is even more difficult to walk in winter. dissatisfied.The newly built road is wide and strong, and the original section of the parish road in Bolsover has completely lost its function. People are unwilling to use the name of the parish road to call the new road, so some people call it "Bolsover Road", some Some people call it "Pemberley Road", and some even call it "Darcy Road".

What the steward dared not say was that the most popular name was "Fitzwilliam Highway."Now only a short section of the highway has been completed before the first toll office was established, and the name can still be changed.But after a while, everyone said, even engraving the name of the road on the milestone will not work.

Georgiana had heard such amusing news from the county.Georgiana's life had changed unconsciously since her brother's correspondence with that lovely young lady.The old-fashioned and strict governess was dismissed, and Mrs. Young, who loved discipline and restraint, no longer took care of her life personally. Not only did she have a gentle and flexible new governess and housekeeper, Mrs. Reynolds, the head of Pemberley, also obeyed the master's orders , often invite local girls to accompany Georgiana.

Georgiana understands the road steward's mentality, and the steward probably feels that he offended her brother.But Georgiana felt that the gentleman was thinking too much, as if the steward who looked after the roads in Hatfield had guessed wrongly about her brother.

But perhaps the steward of the county has done a good job.

Because Mr. Darcy suddenly asked his sister at dinner time: "Georgianna, what do you think of the Elizabeth Road?"

The younger sister’s expression was a bit strange, and the elder brother immediately made up for it and said, “Of course, the Georgiana Highway is also very good. The entire road is very long, and you can choose whatever name you like.”

In general, the naming rights of roads still belong to the English government, but Mr. Darcy doesn't mind spending a sum of money to satisfy his and his sister's wishes.

Georgiana didn't want to lend her name to the road, and she felt that the lovely lady would not want such an "honor". The ladies would rather have a beautiful garden or a commemorative manor with their name on it— —Instead of a stone-built road, even this road may become irrelevant to the person after the authorization period due to the replacement of the maintainer.

"The Elizabeth Road, then the Fitzwilliam Road, and perhaps the Darcy Road?" murmured the lady.

The tips of Mr. Darcy's ears turned red slightly, and he assumed a majestic elder brother's posture, and reconfirmed solemnly: "Then, I can think that you think this name is good?"

Georgiana opened her eyes wide, she was all for her brother's sake, and she must raise objections: one is that Miss Elizabeth probably doesn't like her brother's romantic way; the second is that although Georgiana likes this lady very much , and hope she can become his sister-in-law, but judging from the page written to herself in each letter, Georgiana really can't see that she has affection for her brother. If the mistress of Pemberley is another lady in the end, then Facing this road, how embarrassing it would be for three people.

—Miss Elizabeth never paid Georgiana as much compliments as Miss Bingley did, and never even mentioned her brother in the page to her sister.Admittedly, this pleased Georgiana very much, she thought it was the society of friends, and Miss Elizabeth really treated her as an independent friend, not as someone's vassal and sister. Georgiana couldn't help worrying about her brother's feelings.

"Perhaps not," whispered Miss Georgiana, who was still a little afraid of the stern Mr. Darcy.

The lady summoned up her courage and racked her brains to come up with a euphemism: "Elizabeth Highway, people usually think of the Glorious Queen 200 years ago."

"So," the handsome gentleman pondered for a while: "Lizzie Highway?"

Georgiana took a deep breath, tried to smile and said, "My brother can build a new garden with grass as soft as moss, with laurel and rosebushes and roses, invite Miss Lizzy on a fine day, and ask her permission in person." To name this garden after her..." Wouldn't that be nice?Isn't it romantic?Can't you express your feelings more?

The gentle and shy lady tried her best, but her brother still hesitated: "I think these two things are very good, especially our friend seems to be more pragmatic."

"Miss Lizzie is very assertive, she treats people with sincerity and equality, maybe she prefers to be discussed with her?" Georgiana suggested in a low voice.

Mr. Darcy fell silent. He couldn't, at least not now.

The young lady who had done something bad stood up, saluted gracefully, and left the main dining room with quick steps, leaving only the serious brother and the stagnant atmosphere.

……

Miss Elizabeth, who was watching the gowns from Salway Street in London at the Taurus College, covered her mouth and sneezed, which immediately attracted the attention of her friends.

Lily took a thick shawl and wrapped it around her: "Lizzie, are you sick?"

Laura, who was also looking at the dress, also said: "I told Leah to ask a doctor to come and see. The dance is just a few days away. It would be a bad idea if you get sick."

Laura and Elizabeth's first social appearance will be at the Countess of Barcrew's ball this Friday.The invitation has been sent to the young lady, and Mrs. Judith will personally recommend it. This is a great honor-no young lady in Taolisi has received such treatment in the whole of last year.The stage for the ladies who had just entered the social world last autumn would be a private party for a duchess, but it was not a formal ball, not lively enough, and there were not many people of status.

Daisy came in with two boxes in her arms, "This is a new fashion jewelry style, I have never worn it once, you come and choose one. Lizzie, especially you, your neck is always empty, you must Gotta pick a big enough, shiny gemstone necklace!"

She checked the box, and there were various shapes of diamond necklaces and ruby ​​rings on the black velvet...Elizabeth and Lola, whose purses had bulged, covered their chests. The sum of these jewels was enough to make up the profit of a dessert shop for a season. — Miss Daisy is still the richest.

"Lizzie, your dress..." The friends gestured at Elizabeth's dress with jewelry, but they didn't think it was suitable. This dress added some easterly style design, which was charming enough, but it was difficult to match jewelry.

Under the urging of their friends, the two ladies carefully changed into their dresses.

"It's so beautiful!" said Daisy, taking them by the hand. "If I were a gentleman, I couldn't resist proposing to the beautiful lady right away."

Lily laughed at her: "Dear Daisy, you are too greedy to hold the hands of Aphrodite and Freya at the same time! If you are a husband, you must not get either."

Lola's dress is the most popular style nowadays. The embroidery and fabric are very delicate and extraordinary, making it beautiful at a glance.The moon-white skirt poured onto the carpet like moonlight, and when the young lady gracefully lifted the long skirt, it was like scooping up a handful of moonlight.

This dress does not need to wear too eye-catching jewelry, lest the clothes and jewelry cover up the beauty of the owner. The ladies quickly matched the appropriate hair accessories, necklaces, bracelets and rings from the jewelry boxes of the four of them.

"It would look better with a hair crown on the head." Lily said regretfully.

Unmarried ladies have to tie up their hair and decorate it with small hairpins and accessories, while married wives can wear tiaras.

Elizabeth's dress is more majestic and solemn. It also uses plain white silk as the pillar, but the embroidered oriental totems and seams add a bit of majesty to the dress.

"This is a phoenix pattern." Elizabeth said.

However, this dress is obviously a bit difficult to handle. The style of Lily's diamond jewelry is a bit too lively and romantic, and the ruby ​​and sapphire are not "stable" enough.

"My mother has a set of green emerald jewelry from Siguo, maybe this dress will go with it." Daisy thought for a long time before suddenly suggesting.

Elizabeth shook her head and told her friends: "Don't worry, my friend gave me a set of jewelry for ladies in the Ming Dynasty. I think it will be very suitable. Tomorrow, Mr. Bennet will order someone to send Tao Lisi."

The envoy of the Ming Dynasty gave her a set of hairpins, hairpins, pendants, and rings a few months ago with the help of old doctor Xue.Elizabeth had already planned it when she ordered the dress, but her friends didn't agree with it.

"Dear Lizzie, I admit that Ming Dynasty jewelry is extremely beautiful, and their ladies always wear an indescribable charm, but this is not suitable for British ladies." Daisy frowned and shook her head, saying: "Really, I tried, not ugly but awkward."

Elizabeth had to ask the ladies to see is to believe.

The next day, her close friends were almost stunned. Lizzie's temperament was actually suitable for Dongfeng's dress!

"I really want to introduce you to my brother." The baroness said to herself, "It's a pity that Ron is not good enough."

The jewelry was delivered by Uncle Gardner himself, who also told Elizabeth that "Jane and Lydia will be back at Chipside's flat tomorrow."

Elizabeth remembered what happened that day again, and hurriedly asked her uncle to help pay attention to their safety.

Uncle Gardner immediately became serious. Not only did he agree to send a servant to accompany his niece, but he also took the initiative to inquire about it himself.

The author has something to say: Georgiana: It's really hard for me.

Aphrodite: The goddess of beauty in Greek mythology.

Freya: The goddess of love and beauty in Norse mythology.