[Pride and Prejudice] Liz's Little Vest

"Caroline, you look very bad."

When Miss Bingley returned to the ball, all the guests had arrived.Mr. Bingley spotted her at first sight and greeted her with concern.

"I'm not feeling well. I went out to blow some air. Don't worry about me, Charles."

"It's good that you have nothing to do, dear sister." Mr. Bingley breathed a sigh of relief. "I just heard from Mr. Collins that a sneaky thief was found in the backyard garden. Fortunately, you didn't catch him."

"..."

Collins, as the origin of gossip, set an example for all gossipers.He and Miss Bingley entered the manor, but the news had already spread to the crowd.Miss Bingley was so frightened that she could only change the subject.

"Mr. Darcy." She saw Darcy standing beside her brother, and Jane, and...Elizabeth.

She thinks Elizabeth is very beautiful today.She was wearing a pale yellow hat against her fair skin and rosy lips, no less than her sister.

And she called Darcy, Darcy didn't hear it at all, but kept looking at Elizabeth.

"Mr. Darcy." She could only yell again, with jealousy in her eyes.

Only then did the other party agree lukewarmly: "Miss Bingley."

"Mr. Darcy, I haven't seen you for two days. Are you going to deal with business?"

"I went to town."

"I don't know what you're doing in town?" said Mr. Bingley.

"I suppose it must be something special to go to town at such a time of year," said Miss Bingley, casting a special glance at Elizabeth.

Elizabeth subconsciously looked at Darcy, a little nervous.

It was a loss in Miss Bingley's eyes, which made her quite proud.

"Indeed," said Darcy, "I'm going to London to have an appointment with a friend."

"A date?" cried Miss Bingley. "Miss Anne? I suppose it must be." There was jealousy in her tone, but she couldn't show it.It's like the cold wind outside the window in November, and the people in the house can't feel it.

But it is not enough for her to be jealous, she still wants Elizabeth to accompany her: "Speaking of Miss Anne, Elizabeth, I must ask you to meet Miss Anne DePaul someday, she will definitely feel that getting along with you is the right thing to do." A very novel thing, and she will be delighted to see you."

Elizabeth nodded, but there was no response, which made Miss Bingley anxious.But before she could think of the next method of running, she heard an all-too-familiar footstep coming from one side.

"Dear Miss De Bowley?" Caroline Bingley ignored Mr. Collins' attention to the name when she said this. It's even worse.

"As for Miss de Bourgh, I must emphasize that she was born a noble duke!" cried Collins. "Well, Mr. Darcy, hello."

Collins bowed to salute, and Darcy nodded slightly.

"Good evening, Mr. Bingley."

"Mr. Collins."

"And cousins, you are really the most beautiful ladies at the party. Oh no—and Miss Bingley—" He deliberately prolonged the syllable, making the other party turn blue, "Long time no see, Bingley Miss Leigh."

"Mr. Collins." Caroline Bingley was very embarrassed.

"Mr. Collins, I just heard from you that a sneaky thief was found in the backyard. I haven't asked about the details yet. Have you seen who it is?" Mr. Bingley's words made things worse.

"Of course." Mr. Collins puffed up his chest and glanced at Darcy.Like a watchdog seeking his master's reward.However, he knew that the master didn't like the thief, and didn't even want to hear his name.

He said, therefore, impulsively: "However, as a clergyman, I think it is possible to save face on the thief, if he will correct himself for God's sake. Don't you, Miss Bingley?"

Collins intended to win the attention of the lady, but he did not expect that this sentence would make the lady even more uncomfortable.

"You're right," she said curtly, and in order to change the subject, she had to go on. "Mr. Collins, the first dance is about to begin. Do you have a partner? I think the ladies here will It is my pleasure to share this beautiful dance music with you."

"Oh really?" Collins glanced at Jane and Elizabeth, which relieved Miss Bingley.However, before she could calm down to the end, she found that Collins was looking at her again.

She had a very bad premonition.

Sure enough, Collins held out a hand to her: "It's my honor for you to say that. I also believe that not only us, but the respected Mrs. De Bourgh will be very happy to see us dance this dance. "

"I thought Mrs. de Bourgh or the archbishop would not be happy to see you do this." Miss Bingley could only refuse sideways.

She obviously overestimated Mr. Collins' IQ and EQ.

"I will tell you the truth, Miss Bingley. At such a ball, the host is a virtuous young man, and the guests are respectable people. I would never think that there is any bad tendency. So, far from objecting to dancing myself, Instead, I hope all the ladies present will do me a favor. Miss Bingley, I will take this opportunity to ask you to dance with me for the first two dances. I am sure Jane and Cousin Elizabeth will not blame me for my faux pas, as it is natural for me to do so. There are my reasons[2]."

"Of course not." Elizabeth knew what Collins' reason was, and she had absolutely no intention of objecting.

"Mr. Collins." Miss Bingley's face was very ugly, "I'm not feeling well, but I'm very sorry."

"I don't feel well, that's really bad." Collins sighed regretfully, but then changed the tone, "If the lady is worried about the thief in the manor, then there is no need. I think this kind of thing happened , Mr. Thief must have no face to appear at such a ball."

For Miss Bingley, this sentence was as painful as a needle prick, but she never dared to refuse.Reluctantly, he took Mr. Collins' hand and led him to the center of the dance floor.

After the two left, Darcy said, "Charles, actually your sister is not willing."

"Indeed," said Bingley, "but Mr. Collins is also an honest young man, and it is not too disgraceful for Caroline to accept his invitation. But then again, Darcy," he lowered his voice, He whispered, "The London date you mentioned is not with Miss Elizabeth, is it?"

Darcy blushed slightly and remained silent.

Bingley saw his friend's thoughts at once, and said with a smile: "Then my sister will be sad, and I have to have time to comfort her."

Being able to gain the upper hand in communicating with Darcy is one of the few times.Mr. Bingley was especially pleased.Of course, this is based on the joy of finding a lover for a good friend.

However, the teasing ended quickly, because the first dance was about to begin, and he invited Jane to the middle of the dance floor in a gentlemanly way.

Only Darcy and Elizabeth were left in the crowd.

He walked to her side.

"When it comes to character, Charles and Miss Bennet are actually very similar. Charles is an indecisive person, but he rarely sees the shortcomings of others."

"That's why you choose to be friends with him, Mr. Darcy?" said Elizabeth, "because of the simplicity."

Darcy glanced at Elizabeth in surprise: "I don't remember how many times this is, but I still want to say, you are really an admirable lady, Elizabeth."

"Thank you." Elizabeth blinked.

"Hat... Do you like it?" Darcy suddenly took a step closer to her and asked softly.

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