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

After seeing off Mr. Bennett and Jane, the three Miss Bennetts followed the teacher, Miss Bogg, to the dormitory.Miss Borg took them into the prepared rooms, where Elizabeth and Mary shared a room, while Miss Balck took care of them daily.Catherine shared a room with another Miss Blaize, and she also took care of her on a daily basis.

The room is very simple, with two single beds, two wardrobes, a small bookshelf, a dressing table with a mirror, and a table and two chairs by the window.

Basically every room is filled with these furniture, and they put down their luggage and followed Miss Bogue to the dining room.Here they met Miss Balker and Miss Blaze.One has blond hair and blue face and looks a bit arrogant at first glance; the other has red hair and brown eyes, with beautiful facial features and is amiable.

Miss Blaise immediately took Catherine with her, and Elizabeth and Mary also sat at Miss Balker's table.All the girls had arrived, and after Mrs Cowley had said her prayers, dinner began.The food is simple and light. Although it cannot be compared with home, it is also a combination of meat and vegetables.

Because Mrs. Cowley's girls' school is located in Oxford Town, it still pays attention to quality and all aspects of training in teaching.The school also has a small theater, a piano room, a dance room, and a painting room. Of course, the teaching of talents is an additional fee.There is even a library. Although the collection of books cannot be compared with that of a university library, it is very comprehensive for the contacts of ladies.

Miss Balck's family is also very old. Although her father is only a quasi-baron, her mother is a lady from a noble family of a big landowner.So it's no wonder she's a little bit arrogant.

"You don't have to be cautious when you come here. If you have any inconvenience in daily life, just come to me. Anne Conrad and your courses are the same. You just follow her from the beginning of this week. Monday to Wednesday afternoon is Talent learning, the classrooms are all on the first floor, you can find them by looking at the signs. There are drama appreciation and performances in the school’s small theater on Thursdays and Fridays. If you are interested, you can join them. They are all organized independently. Mrs. Cowley agrees I'm very interested, and I'll take a look."

Miss Balker led the girls in her charge back to the dormitory, giving a brief introduction to the new arrivals, Elizabeth and Mary.

The chestnut-haired Anne Conrad greeted them with a smile, and Elizabeth also smiled back and asked her room number.

Mary couldn't wait to ask: "Miss Balker, can we take a walk in Niuji Town on the rest day?"

"Sometimes we will go out together, but it is better to go out with more than three or four people as much as possible. In addition, we need to report to Miss Bogg."

From then on, the Miss Bennetts began their formal education, constantly improving themselves towards the standards of ladies.

It didn't take long for Mary to join the school's reading club. Every Thursday, she would get together to discuss a book, and then make a reading plan for the next week.The discussion and opinions here are much higher than those in the women's salon, and they are all young women with literary literacy.In Mary's letter to Miss Wood, there are many opinions discussed and interesting things that happened.

Mary's biggest improvement in the reading club is learning how to express herself naturally.And because she also had a hobby of writing before, she exchanged studies with Miss Cleveland, Greg, and Gordon.Mary's pastoral sketches are highly praised by the girls in the book club.

Elizabeth and Catherine joined the repertory troupe, at first just enjoying the performances of female students.Gradually began to learn to read lines, express emotions, memorize lines, and body language.But within half a year, Elizabeth played the role of Demetrius in Shakespeare, and even Mrs. Cowley praised Elizabeth for being boyish in her costumes, without the slightest twitching of a lady.

After lunch this Friday, Elizabeth, her two younger sisters and a few close classmates planned to go for a walk in Oxford town together.Seeing the cute girls in this line, Oxford teenagers often stop for it.The girls were also very concerned when they saw the handsome boys in black uniforms. They gathered together and talked about their appearance in small voices, giggling.

The girls smiled like flowers, and the teenagers were also restless, and three or four teenagers came to them together.

"Good afternoon ladies, are you students in a girls' school?"

The older Miss Blaise returned the salute generously, showing two dimples with a slight smile. "Good afternoon, yes."

"I don't know where you are going? Are we lucky enough to be with you?" The tall curly-haired boy had a little freckles on his face, but it didn't affect his good looks.

Miss Blaise turned around and discussed with the ladies before finally agreeing. "We're going to go to the river walk on the Chilwi, hire a few punts, and spend time on the Chilwi. It would be nice to have some gentlemen in our company."

The boys were overjoyed when they heard the words, and they showed their innocence on their faces.After all, the girls who go to girls' schools have a good family background and tutoring.Among the handsome men at Oxford University, many come from rich families, and there are still some sons of pastors or small industrialists. They are undoubtedly more hardworking, and they are always working hard for scholarships.The latter don't have much thought to appreciate the idle scenery.Therefore, both parties are more willing to make friends, not to mention that the girls' school ball is also indispensable for gentlemen.

Mary held a book and frowned slightly, but originally she agreed to find a place to read a book together.Elizabeth took her little sister, Catherine, naturally without much thought.Knowing Mu Shaoai is the necessary psychological growth and the most beautiful experience for men and women who are in love.

After this section of the road, everyone knew that the tall freckled boy was named Hamilton, and he was 17 years old when he was a freshman in Oxford.Among the other three, the round-faced boy with black hair and black eyes was named Hall, the one with chestnut curly hair, red lips and white teeth was named Colvin; the boy with black hair, blue-gray gentle eyes, and silent boy was named Reed.

When boarding the boat, Reed stretched out his very gentlemanly palms to Elizabeth, his fingers were long and his palms were warm and dry.Then he helped Mary onto the same boat, sat opposite them naturally, and started paddling.

The other small boats were full of laughter and laughter, but this boat was exceptionally quiet even though it was hanging at the end of the fleet.The little girl Mary obediently said thank you to Reed when she got on the boat, she adjusted her position when she got on the boat, opened the book and looked happily.It seemed that she was very satisfied with Reed's quietness.The afternoon sun in the UK is not too glaring, with a comfortable temperature, which makes people feel better.

Reed chose to be on the same boat as the two young girls, so that's what he meant.He saw Mary reading the book by herself, and he didn't feel embarrassed, so he rowed his oars naturally.Occasionally respond to what other boys say, or show a gentle and shy smile when you meet Elizabeth's gaze.Just like a big brother facing a younger sister, although there are not many topics to talk about, he is full of love and tolerance.

Elizabeth was still young, so she had no intention of acting too shocking, let alone hooking up with young people who didn't meet her age.He leaned casually on the side of the boat, stirring the water in the river.

After such an afternoon, Miss Blaise and Hall got a little better acquainted, and they agreed to be her dance partner at the ball at the end of the month.

Elizabeth will also start learning dance in the second half of the year, but I don't know what will happen then.Seeing that Reed on the opposite side still didn't ask a question in the end, it would be great if he was such a kind-hearted boy.

The three of Elizabeth spent a happy half a year in the girls' school, and they were brought back to London by the family's carriage near Christmas.At the same time, they brought back a mosaic bed sheet that they made together for their mother, which they really took time to make in their spare time.

Mrs. Bennett's joy of receiving this gift was clearly expressed on her face, and she hugged each one enthusiastically.Talking to her daughters now, she obviously felt a big difference. For some reason, she felt that her daughter's conversation and opinions were no worse than those of the ladies and ladies in the salon.Only elegant and pleasant, she could no longer hear the dissatisfied complaints and piercing screams of the three daughters.

Subconsciously, Mrs. Bennet is also influenced and changed by the people around her.

Mr. Bennett was also very happy to see his beloved second daughter, and looked at the embroidered handkerchief she gave him happily. This handicraft can be sold even in the Gardiner's shop. High prices.

Jane is full of curiosity about their school life. "Oh! Liz, if only I were two years younger, so I can live at school with you."

"Dear Jane, then you won't be my sister?" Elizabeth smiled, talking about the school.Speaking of handsome boys at Oxford, she had nothing to hide from her sister.

When Jane heard about the prom in the girls' school, the teenagers in Oxford were very yearning. "Hey, when I first learned to dance, my father and uncle were the only two partners!"

"Let them hear your words, so don't be sad. After the new year, I don't know what kind of teaching is in the field of dance. Have you had fun at the dance party for more than half a year? Has any teenager asked you Are you proposing?"

"Dancing is still very good after all, so I won't mention anything else." Jane smiled lightly but stopped talking about it. Elizabeth naturally knew that it's better to save some face for those teenagers who failed to propose marriage.

The younger sisters went back to school after their holidays, and Jane followed her family back to Langborn. In just half a year, the growth of the younger sisters could not even match her. Orthodox education is so important.While envious of her younger sisters, she couldn't help but think of the children of those farm laborers who had no chance to study, and even the children of Gegil's family couldn't even read.