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

"Have you heard what kind of person it is?" Mrs. Bennet was still very concerned about her new neighbors, and she always wanted to make sure they were safe.

Mrs. Lange's eyebrows and eyes were stretched, she was smiling, and she was a little proud of her well-informed. "On Monday, Mr. Bingley, from the North of England, came to see the house, and settled with Mr. Morris on the spot; The servants are here to stay."

"Are there wives, or bachelors?"

"Oh! A bachelor, a rich bachelor! He drove in a four-horse limousine the day he came to see the house, and he was said to have an income of four or five thousand pounds a year."

How rich?Only four or five thousand pounds.Mrs. Bennet is not very enthusiastic and caring. After all, there are not a few expensive men who have pursued Jane and Elizabeth over the past few years.Not to mention that the generous dowries prepared for the daughters are enough for them to live a prosperous life for the rest of their lives without having to look at their husbands' faces. Let's just say that each of them is so beautiful, how can they lack suitors?It's just that it's always not determined in case of urgency.

Although Mrs. Bennet didn't show it on her face, she was also careless in her heart.She complained to Mr. Bennet after Mrs. Long left. "You always say that Liz is your greatest pride, that she is as smart as her beauty, and you tell me that a girl in her 20s who hasn't married herself is a fool! Our family is in such a good condition. With such a generous personal dowry, I really don't have any scruples at all, whoever said that I am not picky! Come on..."

Mr. Bennett held the newspaper and frowned slightly. What's the point of his wife's speech?As a last resort, he had to activate the skill that goes in his left ear and exits in his right ear.

"My good lord, did you hear what I said?" Seeing her husband's impatience, Mrs. Bennet was not happy.

Seeing that a noisy storm was coming, Mr. Bennett cleverly diverted Mrs. Bennett's attention. "Honey, did Mrs. Lange come to talk to you?"

"Mrs. Lange said that Netherfield has been rented out. It is said that he is a wealthy bachelor." Although Mrs. Bennet still looks down on it, she will not say some contemptuous and rude remarks behind her back.In the past, their family was not as good as others. Generally speaking, she has a better eye for picking men. In this regard, Kitty is like her, with clear goals, but her cute and clever little daughter Lydia should not be far behind. .

"Since I'm single, I'd like to do a good job for the Bennet girls."

"Hey, master, are you also in a hurry?"

"Whoever lets girls inherit seven points of your beauty will start to look arrogant." Mr. Bennett joked along with her words.I don't think so. Although Ansair Westminster has not proposed to Catherine, there is no doubt that their fourth daughter is almost settled.

Seeing that Lydia was also lingering among suitors in all her splendor, he had to worry.So in fact, marriage is really a brainless (simple) person who will make hasty decisions early on, such as himself who was confused by Mrs. Bennett's good skin. "Girls are not short of money now, and it is enough to have a good young man who is responsible, worth a lot, and whom I like."

For Meryton, this wealthy bachelor undoubtedly led a conversation, and the popular Bennett girls were naturally the first to know about it.It's just that for the girl from the Bennett family, who knows if she is a vulgar upstart who has never met a real person?They didn't overdo their imaginations like those silly girls, after all, seeing is believing.

So Jane continued to immerse herself in sorting out some work about the management and education summary of the nursery school and the cattle herding class, while Elizabeth sat on the sofa and sorted out the contents of the latest newspapers, and put some positive and positive news Stories, collected as clippings.As a text model for children to recognize characters and read and write.

Catherine is also earnestly making a female celebrity. She plans to make an embroidered shirt for Westminster herself, her little face is full of tenderness.

The three sisters live together in one room, and they are busy and happy with each other.Of course, we would chat occasionally.

"Jane, I saw Mr. Darcy at Mary's wedding last time." Elizabeth pretended to mention it casually.

It just aroused Jane's sigh. "Speaking of which, the last time I met him was really a long time ago."

"But I didn't see old Mr. Darcy and Georgiana at this ball." (White)

Catherine looked at the two sisters in surprise. "Liz, are you talking about Mr. Darcy, Mrs. Debord's nephew at Mary's wedding?"

"Could it be that there were other Mr. Darcy at that time?" Elizabeth asked curiously.

Catherine paused, and stopped the female red in her hand. "If this Mr. Darcy, Ansair mentioned him, the old Mr. Darcy passed away suddenly two years ago, it was really not easy for him to reorganize the family business. And Miss Darcy seems to have some rumors, but Darcy Mr. Xi was suppressed, and it was quite a sensation at the time."

Although the heart of gossip is aroused, the ladies of the Bennett family can't do it without making arrangements without evidence.So each sighed and fell silent, and went back to doing their own things.

Elizabeth couldn't help but slightly apologized for her rude behavior.

At this time, Lydia ran up the stairs with a thump, her footsteps were joyful and brisk, with a sense of rhythm.Pushing open the door, she smiled happily. "Dear sisters, guess who is in Dad's study now? It's the new neighbor!"

"Oh! You little villain, did you hide somewhere on the stairs to peek?" Elizabeth forced herself to be calm.

Lydia grinned and didn't mind at all. "I watched it openly when I came out of the greenhouse. Mrs. Afra would not lie to me! But when I came upstairs, he seemed to be leaving."

"Then he can see it from the window when he goes back!" (Kai)

Lydia shook her fingers, put her head coquettishly on Jane's shoulder by the window, and leaned gently. "So, you three living beings are facing such a big window, and you haven't seen any guests coming to visit?" Your eyes are full of naughtiness.

"Who has nothing to do and has been looking out of the window, and we didn't wait for anyone to come to the door, did we? Kitty!" Jane also rarely responded, joking with her sister beside her.

Catherine immediately lowered her red face.

"Come out!" Lydia touched her sister beside her, and said softly, as if she was afraid of being heard by someone who shouldn't hear it.

The four girls huddled together by the window and finally saw Mr. Bingley from a distance. He was wearing a blue coat and riding a black horse.I heard people from the Lucas family praise this gentleman, saying that he is very young, very handsome, and extremely humble.Now there is a vague sense of reality.

During dinner at night, Mr. Bennett looked quite happy, it seems that this new neighbor has been recognized by him.But in front of the girls, he will not easily express his own opinion.

On the contrary, Mrs. Bennet, who was not enthusiastic at the beginning, was somewhat whetted by seeing him like this. "My good master, if you have any fun, tell us and let us listen."

Mr. Bennet enjoyed tasting the chicken soup in front of him, raised his eyes and looked around the table before putting down the spoon again. "Hey, although this young man is far inferior to your father and me, he still speaks decently. I invite him to dinner in two days, and you will see the deity." look like.

There is some reason for Mr. Bennett to be so happy. He has accompanied his wife and daughters to dances for so many years, so he naturally understands his daughter's preferences. This new neighbor seems to be a bit of a joke.

Judging from the past history, Jane is still too docile, she must find a man with firm will, assertiveness, and dependability.

As for Liz, she has enough ideas on her own, so finding someone with a good temper and good looks is more suitable.Seeing that she hasn't developed a warm relationship with one of them for so long, isn't it that these people can't compare with the good looks and conversation of the boy Caesar back then?Liz is the most like him among the children, and I hope her future partner will not be too brainless.After all, a good face is always short-lived, so the other party's good temper has become an absolute must.

As for Lydia, she is still a child, it is good to stay at home for three or five years, and she has experienced picking men in social places, so it is not too late to worry.

The girls looked at Mr. Bennet, who did not want to talk any more, and knew that he was in good spirits; like mother's whims, father was becoming more and more childish.

The girls looked at each other and decided that their parents still had to coax them to be peaceful.

"What about the bachelor? It has nothing to do with me~" Catherine jokingly joked with the sisters.

Elizabeth grinned too. "Compared to Dad, those brats have nothing to talk about." The flattery made Mr. Bennet feel comfortable, his face flushed brightly, and he straightened his body deliberately.

"That's not it. Mom has a good vision. From now on, if the husband I choose is half as good as my father, I will be satisfied." Lydia then smoothed Mrs. Bennet's hair to the bottom of her heart.Mrs. Bennet's red lips couldn't help but curl up.

"Okay, okay, how can you brag about your parents like this." Mr. Bennett couldn't help laughing.

"Father, I've finished what I want to say to them!" Jane looked at her father sincerely, and imitated him to continue with her meal calmly.