[Pride and Prejudice] Stupid life in the 18th century

The "Afternoon Refreshment Salon" is considered popular in London, and now even some gentlemen who have business dealings with Mr. Gardinal have asked him about it.It is said that the atmosphere inside is good, the service is considerate, the food is delicious, and it is actually a few young ladies and young wives who play together, they are all very impressed.It's a pity that adult men are not accepted, but a few young men followed their sisters to eat and play once or twice. After returning home, they lamented the deliciousness and ingenuity.

In the end, the "Afternoon Refreshment Salon" had to open a take-away service for some cold snacks.Mr. Bennet really didn't expect his daughters to be so thoughtful and successful. After all, there is no cafe that is so talked about.

At the same time, he thought of what Elizabeth said about the public opinion guidance of the lady.It seemed a pity. It would be great if Elizabeth could become his heir, but he didn't dare to take the risk of ruining Elizabeth's happiness.In this world, women who are good at management have a bad reputation, so powerful, gentlemen are afraid that they will be discouraged.

Now the three eldest daughters of the Bennett family live in the Gardinal family. Although the Gardinal family does not care about it, Mr. Bennett is still planning to buy a house for his daughters in London.He will not stop the matter of gaining fame and fortune. Entering the upper social circle in London has a great influence on his daughters. Once they grow up, they are likely to be invited to the aristocratic ball.Being able to meet more excellent and noble marriageable people is a condition that he will never be able to create for them.

For Mrs. Bennett, after testing the skills of several hired girls, Elizabeth finally returned to Longbourn with peace of mind.In London, there are Jane and Mary, the daily accounts are also looked at by the two sisters of the Weir family, there are sisters Stoke who play the piano and read books in the "afternoon tea salon" when they have nothing to do, and Mrs. Gardinal, it is really wonderful. Don't worry, just let Jane and Mary talk to her about the situation occasionally.She is very clear about what is more important than her mother's childbirth.

More than 30 people recruited from the East End stayed and were divided into two shifts. Each shift worked in London for six consecutive days and rested on Sundays.Then I worked for another six days. Some helped with farming in Langborn, and some worked as salespersons in Mr. Gardinal’s shop. This worked out to be quite a lot of income. Food and clothing were also provided by the employer, and the net could be netted every week. Save 7-10 shillings.Although it was agreed to be 5 shillings before, both the lady and the gentleman gave rewards to everyone for their good performance.

Some teenagers even took the leftover snacks from the female guests back to their relatives and friends in the East District, and the family members were extremely satisfied.They naturally dare not do those sneaky things, once they find out this good job, they will lose it.What awaits them may be the fate of being crushed in the textile factory, or even crushed limbs.They are all small and weak, and there are really no more ways to work.

Mr. Gardinal's former saleswoman had left London for the country after her marriage last year, and hadn't found anything to satisfy him since.The arrival of these children made him look differently. The manners and conversations were good, the reception was also thoughtful, and the sales continued to increase.So he was happy to give them a few shillings more a week to motivate them.

The three little children Jane had brought back were staying with the Gardinals at present.Although each of them is only three or four years old, they are very sensible and good at winking.Now they mainly accompany Alan Gardinal, and occasionally go to the "Afternoon Tea Salon" with the Bennett sisters to listen to newspaper news. They are still illiterate.Jane has decided to support the three of them from her income, and when Alan is older, they will learn to read and write together. If the talents are really good, she can even send them to formal schools.In the future, the two little boys can go to college, and the girls can be tutors when they come back.Dad said that they are not cats and dogs, she must let them have different life paths, not just food and clothing.

Several months later, the noble lady whom the Miss Bennetts met in the "Afternoon Tea Salon" really brought valuable news to Mr. Bennett.The only heir to the Westminster family, Viscount Ansel Westminster, had to sell his personal garden villa in Chelton Ham due to lack of funds for repairs.

In the past two years, the income of textile mills has been rising year by year, and India's trade income is also quite rich.After hearing the news, Mr. Bennett immediately moved his mind.With the definite news, and the well-connected Mr. Gardinal entrusting someone to help, the two parties got in touch soon.

Mr. Bennett and Mr. Gardinal went to the residence of the Viscount Westminster's family in London.Although the house is huge, it is old.

It was an old gentleman who opened the door without any superfluous expression on his face, while the Viscount of Westminster was a 16-year-old boy.He was really handsome, with an aristocratic melancholy and paleness, and although he was sickly, he had bright eyes.

Apart from the two of them, there was no one else in the huge house, and some corners were covered with dust.This is a family that is going into decline. Mr. Bennett has some feelings, but his face still shows respect for the nobles.

"Gentlemen, I already know the reason for your visit, and I am very grateful for your sincerity." The young man said as he let them into their seats, and sat down himself, and the old butler served hot tea.

"Viscount Westminster, I am very interested in your house and estate in Cheltonham, and hope to visit with you."

"This is inevitable. Chelton Ham is also a good place for a vacation. Although it is not as good as Bath, you might as well go with your family and take a vacation by the way. Our family's garden villa was built very early. At that time It's also because of the famous cold spring. You can live here and take a look." The young man said, with a look of nostalgia and sadness on his face.

After meeting the purpose of coming, Mr. Bennett stopped talking about these topics that are easy to make the teenagers sentimental. When he talked about news facts, they had a good time talking.

The Viscount of Westminster even mentioned the recently popular "Afternoon Tea Salon" exclusively for women, saying that it was ingenious and admirable.

Mr. Gardinal introduced with You Rongyan, and said that his wife and niece participated in it, and he was a little proud of himself.

This is a newly emerging middle-class family, and it is gaining momentum, so vigorous, even the women are so smart.The young man was even more sentimental when he thought about it, and he felt a little uncomfortable when he thought that he was sick and recuperating at home, and he hadn't even finished college.

But Mr. Bennet liked this elegant young nobleman very much, not to mention his ugly face and sick appearance.But even such a down-and-out family is not something his family can climb.Thinking that Jane is almost 13 years old, and she will enter the social circle for more than a year, and will soon be fooled away by a kid who doesn't know where to appear, I feel a little sad.

Mrs. Bennett's belly is getting bigger and the due date is one month away, but the recent state seems to be very likely to occur earlier.Mr. Bennett visited the Viscount of Westminster again, and the two parties basically reached an agreement. After Mrs. Bennett gave birth, the family would go on vacation on another day and look at the real estate by the way.

After all, the price given by Mr. Bennett is very good, so the Viscount Westminster is recuperating at home anyway, so there is not much time left.

Sure enough, Mrs. Bennet had an attack within a few days, and all the girls in the Bennet family stayed at home, waiting for this moment.

The mother's delivery is so painful, which makes the girls a little worried.In the end, Mrs. Bennett lived up to expectations and gave birth to a healthy heir to Mr. Bennett, a 7-pound chestnut-haired baby boy.

The ladies were so excited that they looked and looked around the little brother.Even Lydia, who had always been jealous of the baby, took the opportunity to secretly kiss the little guy's red face, which made the little guy cry.

The tired Mrs. Bennet had to try to open her eyes wide, hugged the baby and patted her to comfort her.

Mr. Bennett was also extremely happy, and immediately named the baby Andrew Gardinal Bennett.

After a few days, the little baby's whole body lost its blush, revealing its fair skin, and its eyes opened, but they were beautiful blue.Immediately, Elizabeth couldn't like it very much. She hugged the baby and kissed her hard, so the baby started crying again.

Miss Bennett's hobbies are really the same, either ravaging little Ellen's soft hair, or kissing her younger brother fiercely.

During the period, all the families came to visit and congratulate him. Little Allen liked his cousin very much, and his joy was far better than that of his younger sister who could only cry and drool.