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

The cetillin dance ended, and then the country dance began.Jane and Steve Portsmouth on the dance floor started the second dance, which caught the attention of the Countess of Portsmouth.

The Countess of Portsmouth has always known the good looks of this Miss Bennett, but she never thought her son would be so fascinated. Is this love at first sight?But when it comes to family background, the Bennett family is still a little lacking, and their fortune is only in the past few years.If the family had a son of the right age, she wouldn't mind her daughter marrying in, but if the young lady wanted to marry in, it would be a little insufficient.

The ceremonial exchanges of noble families, including housekeeping and management, are not easy to master. The most important thing is that the status of the two families is not compatible. Apart from economic supplements, this Miss Bennett cannot bring them political support. .The Countess of Portsmouth shook her fluffy fan calmly, talking to Mrs. King with a smile on her face.

Today the Earls are the most respectable people in Bath society.The daughters of their family naturally received a great welcome, and the three daughters were warmly invited to the dance hall by the gentlemen without much rest, as long as they were willing to have a dancing partner waiting by their side forever.

Elizabeth has changed a few partners, but she has not seen the Darcys today.

Although little Darcy has a good face, but he looks too serious.How could this little Portsmouth be so cute?There is no girl who will not be attracted by beautiful boys, so Jane naturally had a great time this evening.

The next day, after Jane and Portsmouth Jr. met in the spa hall, they went to the Putini Bridge to shop together with Betty and Diana of the Portsmouth family.Having just arrived in Bath yesterday, the ladies of the Portsmouth family are in high spirits today.

Elizabeth stayed with her parents and helped look after Andrew.Today, Mr. Bennett was about to discuss matters with the Allen family. Sure enough, after coming out of the mineral spring hall, the Allen family was invited to have a gathering at the place where Bennett lived.Without Beauty Jane, Henry could only carry his younger sister Nicole Allen on his arm, and Andy walked beside Elizabeth and asked her to hold his arm.

Henry complained with some regret. "I danced with my sister in Portsmouth last night, and your sister was snatched away by Portsmouth."

"You don't have to be frustrated so early. We have known the Earl of Portsmouth's lady very well before, and it is normal for Jane to go shopping with them." Elizabeth smiled and comforted, but obviously everyone knew it too well. up.

"You are so kind. Yesterday your sister only promised me one dance, but danced with that boy three times in a row."

"Henry, well, if you continue talking, it will affect Miss Bennett's reputation. Stop it. It's normal to dance two more dances when you meet a beautiful boy." Andy was very happy with Elizabeth's colleagues today, and said He also looked at her and joked. "I should really be glad that there is only such a marriageable son in their family."

"To be honest, you were the most beautiful gentlemen at the ball when that beautiful boy didn't show up. Don't be sorry. I'm honored to have you by my side!" Elizabeth smiled.

Andrew, who was being held by Mrs. Bennett, made a face at them. "You played by yourself! Mom, Mom, let me down."

"Okay, Andrew, let me hold you." Elizabeth let go of Andy's arm and reached out to Andrew.

Andrew ran forward at once, turning around and yelling. "I don't, I hate it! I'm pissed that Liz is just playing to herself!"

Seeing a carriage approaching in the middle of the road, the driver held the horse tightly, and the tall black horseman stood up.Mrs. Bennet covered her mouth with her hands and her eyes widened in horror.

When Elizabeth went to pull Andrew, a black figure flashed from the other side of the road, bringing Andrew back to Elizabeth's arms.

"Oh! God bless! God bless!" Mrs. Bennet broke out, choked with sobs.

Mr. Bennett gave Andrew an ugly look before looking at the black-clothed warrior. "Mr. Darcy, thank you very much for your help!"

The coachman, who almost fell off the carriage, quickly stabilized his horse and said to them. "There are a lot of vehicles and horses passing by on the road in Bath, children must be careful!"

"Thank you! I'm sorry!" Elizabeth's face was still a little pale, and she still politely apologized to the driver.While squatting down to see Andrew, although the child was also frightened, the little guy who is only over 5 years old doesn't know how to be afraid.

Andrew patted his own small chest, and when he saw Elizabeth's frightened face, he patted her too. "Okay, Liz, it's all right!"

"Andrew" Elizabeth called him, but held his hand tightly. "Don't run around next time, this isn't Longbourne."

Mr. Bennett's hand holding the cane was also bruised. He watched Elizabeth whisper a few words before he stopped talking to his son. "Mr. Darcy, are you taking a walk? Why don't we meet up where we live?"

Little Darcy looked at the group of them, and then resolutely refused. "Thank you for the invitation, but now I'm going to meet Georgiana and my father."

Elizabeth watched his eyes drift by. Could it be that he was looking for Jane?She got on well with Georgiana, and asked. "You are welcome! We live at No. 23 Brock Street. How about visiting with Georgiana when it is convenient for you?"

"Okay, it's a great honor!" Little Darcy said, took off his hat, saluted and left in a hurry.

Elizabeth wondered what would happen if Jane were here?

A group of people came to the residence of the Bennett family. Elizabeth and Mrs. Bennett entered the kitchen to prepare drinks and snacks for the guests.Andrew sensed his father's displeasure, so he had to stay by his side honestly.Fortunately, there are guests now, and the family will not reprimand him.

The Allen family sat down and chatted casually. What the men were most interested in was the latest politics. They were still talking about it until the two female relatives brought exquisite refreshments.Mrs. Allen and Miss Allen had a bored expression on their faces, and they only teased Andrew occasionally.

Mrs. Allen ate delicious snacks, and looked at Elizabeth, who was moving and moving with perfect posture, and she was extremely satisfied, let alone such a rich lady.The eldest son, Andy, must inherit the Allen family. If he marries this young lady, he believes that the property can expand a lot.The second son, Henry, has no inheritance rights, and it would be perfect to marry this financially powerful lady.With such a plan, Mrs. Allen looked more and more beautiful, and Elizabeth became a delicacy on her dinner plate.

Several people were talking, and Mr. Bennett finally mentioned the matter of hiring a tutor for Andrew, which is completely different from the education of his daughters.Mr. Bennett properly mentioned the characters that the Allen family met during their study tour, and the two brothers of the Allen family naturally had a good time talking.In fact, being able to travel and study with noble children is really something to be proud of in a family like them.It was agreed that they would help contact Immanuel Kant, and Mr. Bennett went to the chess and card room with the guests contentedly.

Miss Allen preferred the dress of the Bennetts, and they held hands very warmly.

She didn't return to her residence until after dinner at the Earl of Portsmouth's. Naturally, the women of the Earl's family were very familiar with her.Although the countess didn't want her to be her future mistress, she still liked this young lady quite a bit, and if she had a higher status, she would be happy to see her become her.

The Allen family also had dinner at Bennett's house before leaving. After tasting the dinner made by Elizabeth, Mrs. Allen was naturally determined to win this daughter-in-law candidate. After returning home, she had to have a good talk with her two sons. .

In the evening, the Bennetts dressed up and went to the opera.Listening to all kinds of coloratura and cadenced bel canto, Elizabeth still couldn't be infected by this elegant art.She waved her fan boredly, looking restlessly at the audience in other boxes with her eyes. After walking around, although she saw many faces she had seen in the party hall, she couldn't remember any of them if she really asked for your name. , until the end she was the most boring one.

Elizabeth walked behind her family with Jane on her arm. In the downstairs hall of the opera house, Mr. Bennet first stopped, and then slowed down deliberately to talk to people. "Mr. Darcy, it is a pleasure to meet you and your family here."

Old Mr. Darcy laughed and chatted with Mr. Bennet, while young Darcy and Georgiana approached the Bennet sisters.Before Georgiana could speak, the little Darcy had kissed Jane's hand.

"Nice to meet you here, maybe you will agree to go to the circus with me next time?" Little Darcy's face was still flat, but his eyes were a little eager.

Jane is not used to little Darcy's overtures, especially his expressionless face.Although he is polite and thoughtful, he looks good.But compared with the lively and interesting Portsmouth, that one is much more pleasing.

It seems that Mr. Darcy, who is a few years younger, still has some fun, and Jane's charm is huge everywhere.Elizabeth took Georgiana to the side and asked where she had been playing recently.Hearing that Georgiana only took a stroll in the city, she felt a little pity, and made an appointment to go shopping together after meeting at the mineral spring hall tomorrow. At least they could go to the hill north of Queen's Crescent Square.

The next day's agreement did not come true, and the Bennett family received a forwarded letter from London early in the morning.Mrs. Cowley wrote that Mary and Catherine had contracted typhoid and had been sent home to Stratford.The Bennett family packed their luggage and rushed over on the day they received the letter. At the same time, Mr. Bennett planned to hand Andrew over to Mr. Gardinal to take him to London temporarily.

Bath's expectant Darcy brothers and sisters had no choice but to be rejected, as well as the Allen family, but they could learn from the homeowner why the Bennett family left in a hurry.