[Pride and Prejudice] Liz's Little Vest

"No, no, my God, how can you be so rude." Collins was taken aback when Augusta made a mistake. "Look at you, Augusta, that's not Lady Catherine. That old lady is Jiang Jinsheng Madame, she lives with them; the other is Mademoiselle de Bourgh. See how noble she is, how slender and frail she is!"

After Collins finished speaking, he didn't see Augusta's hidden angry expression, and ran over to Miss de Bauer in a hurry.

Mademoiselle de Bourgh was honored to be able to come once.[1]

Miss Augusta's complexion became even uglier.She said coldly: "Her appearance is really embarrassing. The wind is so strong that Collins is not allowed to go in. I have never seen such an impolite person."

"Maybe it's a matter of character." Charlotte explained, "I don't think Miss de Bourgh is a bully. She's just more cautious and doesn't talk much."

"But she looks cold and weak, and has a bad temper." Augusta said sourly. "But Collins is still so attentive. I wish she could match him, and I have nothing to do with it."

Regarding the matter of the couple, Charlotte stopped interjecting and just waited quietly for news.

Elizabeth thought they were very ridiculous--Miss de Bourgh seldom spoke, but Mr. Collins looked up at her reverently[1].Collins bowed to her at every word she spoke, and every time Collins bowed Miss Augusta looked a little paler.

Although she clapped her hands for such a combination.But how many men, after a brief acquaintance, take up the obligation, and end up sighing for life[2]?

She did not think the combination of Mr Collins and Miss Augusta would last long.

Miss Augusta had neither Charlotte's patience nor her kindness.If nothing else, Madame Catherine de Bourgh would certainly not pass.

For example, at the moment, after learning that Miss de Bourgh had come to invite them to Rosings Gardens in the afternoon, Miss Augusta immediately asked the housekeeper to take her back to the house, and then changed into her bright red dress. and red hat, and put on her light yellow flower blue and white shawl.

Collins went to the door of the room to urge her three times, urging her to hurry up, but got no response at all.

When he was so anxious that he was about to leave with Charlotte and Elizabeth, Miss Augusta was late.

Augusta said slowly: "Hey, my Mr. Ke, why are you in such a hurry. We just came here from Longbourn, and Catherine should wait for us patiently."

Collins rolled his eyes: "Augusta, her honorable lady hates guests being late."

Augusta said: "I don't think we are late, but it is precisely her old man who arranged the afternoon tea early."

Collins retorted: "Her esteemed lady can never go wrong."

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Mr. Collins would have quarreled with Miss Augusta, but for Miss de Bourgh's persuasion.

However, when Miss de Bourgh persuaded him, Collins immediately changed his face from the storm, and sat in the carriage and bowed to the distinguished lady.

Hansford Parsonage is only half a mile from Rosings Gardens.

Elizabeth had lost count of how many bows Mr. Collins had made during the half-mile.

She just felt that as Collins' guest, she was about to lose face.

Fortunately, they soon stepped up the steps and walked into the garden. Collins became more humble every minute, so he stopped his noise.Charlotte also seemed a little restrained.Augusta had never seen such a rich garden. Although he still pretended to be calm, the humbleness in his bones was evident.

Elizabeth, on the other hand, did not flinch, and even Miss de Bourgh and Mrs. Gingerson were surprised.

Of course, they didn't know that Elizabeth had just visited Buckingham Palace some time ago, and she visited as one of the most important guests.

Although Rosings Garden is rich, it is not obvious that it is so rich because of the low-key of Duke Lewis de Bour.Unlike His Royal Highness George IV, who loves luxury, the entire Buckingham Palace is decorated with staggeringly expensive decorations.

In addition, Elizabeth has also been here in her previous life, so Rosings Garden really has nothing to make her sigh.

Lady Catherine rose to meet them as they came through the hall.

Miss de Bourgh sat down quietly beside her mother, and Mrs. Gingerson sat down with her visitor.

According to protocol, since Mr. Collins and Miss Augusta are not yet married, she does not have the right to introduce guests.

But Mr. Collins delayed the opportunity by flattering his honorable Mrs. Catherine, and Miss Augusta didn't understand etiquette, so she assumed that she was the mistress of Mr. Collins's family, and introduced the guest and the host.

Collins broke out in a cold sweat.

He looked at Mrs. Catherine silently, with an unclear expression, but he knew that it was not suitable for him to intervene now, so he bent over and sat there.

Charlotte was very nervous at first, she didn't know where to look.But for some reason, seeing Elizabeth's calm look beside her, she gradually calmed down.

Elizabeth was naturally unhurried, she carefully looked at the hostess in front of her.

Lady Catherine was a tall woman, with clear features, and had perhaps been pretty in her youth.Her appearance is not very polite, and the attitude of receiving guests cannot make the guests forget their humble status-she is high above and pretentious[1].

She listened to Augusta's boastful talk, and even dared to compare herself with her, and compared the Maple Grove House with her Rosings Garden, and her face became more and more ugly.

Just as Miss Augusta was talking about how Rosings' morning room resembled that of Maple Grove House, Lady Catherine interrupted her: "If I remember correctly, Miss Augusta, you haven't To be Mrs. Collins's wife?"

"It is true," said Miss Augusta, "but my Mr. Ke and I are getting married in a few days."

Mrs. Catherine said coldly: "In a small family like Collins, everything needs careful planning. You will learn how to take care of cows and poultry, and how to manage the family's finances [1]. Collins is a pastor, he needs He was assisted by a very thrifty and kind mistress."

Mr. Collins has now fully completed his transition from Miss Augusta's fiancé to Lady Catherine's follower.He listened to Lady Catherine taunting Miss Augusta and nodded approvingly.

Looking at Collins' current appearance, Miss Augusta instantly thought of how Collins flattered her when they first met.She felt flustered with anger, and said straightly: "Ms. Catherine, I want to say that the housekeeper is responsible for these affairs. I am the mistress of the house, and I would not do such a thing."

Madam Catherine taunted loudly: "It's the future mistress, I have to remind you."

Collins nodded straight.

She went on: "I don't think you are suitable for the position. Collins is the vicar of the whole Hansford parish, and he needs a decent and dignified lady."

Collins continued to nod.

Miss Augusta yelled angrily, and Madam Catherine ignored her, turned her head to Charlotte and said, "I think you are very elegant and beautiful, but your appearance is a bit ordinary. How is your family and age? "

Although Charlotte didn't like her control and domination, she still said with a good temper: "Mrs. Catherine, my father is Sir Lucas. I am the eldest daughter of the Lucas family. I just turned 27 this year. age."

Even though she answered in this way, because she saw Mr. Collins's ugly appearance and Elizabeth's dislike for him, she naturally didn't have any thoughts of robbing Miss Augusta of her fiancé.

Lady Catherine had a very good impression of Charlotte, she nodded slightly, and decided to pay attention to this girl.

She paused, then turned to Elizabeth and asked, "Are you Miss Elizabeth Bennet?"

"Yes, ma'am," said Elizabeth.

Madame Catherine raised her chin and said proudly: "You are really a young and naughty girl. I have heard about your novels. It is simply out of elegance and tradition. A nice and beautiful girl, no To seek marriage with peace of mind, to write as a job! I have never heard of such an absurd thing. If you want to marry Collins, I will be the first to object."

Elizabeth smiled and said nothing.

There are many people who like her works, and it is difficult for her to change those who don't like her works.Facing Mrs. Catherine's reasoning, she didn't need to refute it.

Elizabeth did not speak, and Madam Catherine would not miss the opportunity to give advice to others: "However, if you realize your mistakes and be a housekeeper at ease, no one may be willing to marry you from the beginning."

Elizabeth said: "I have no such plan, madam."

Mrs. Catherine snorted coldly, and listed Elizabeth as the second person she hated, second only to Miss Augusta.

She said: "I don't understand the point of such a novel about unrealistic love. I don't believe that a girl who grew up in the country can write anything good."

Collins nodded straight: "I also told my cousin the same question."

Charlotte retorted: "I think the novel "Pride and Prejudice" is very insightful."

Lady Catherine mocked again in her superior tone: "It's just petty love, it's not elegant, it's meaningless."

Collins nodded again.

Elizabeth and Charlotte decided not to speak anymore.

Seeing that no one objected, Mrs. Catherine swept everyone present with her superior eyes in satisfaction.

She was about to continue questioning Miss Augusta about her indecency, when she heard the steward report that Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy had come.

Mrs. Catherine has already regarded Darcy as her future son-in-law, and she is very happy to stand up to greet him.

Before she saw anyone else, she heard him say: "That's why you're wrong, Aunt Catherine."

She stood questioning for a moment, then saw Darcy approaching very solemnly.

He saluted her and the guests present, then looked straight at Elizabeth, and said, ""Pride and Prejudice" is indeed a story about love. But how many people can see the big with the small?" Where is humanity written in a love story?"

The author has something to say:

Darcy: My wife is right in everything she says.

From the next chapter, there will be an interaction between Darcy and Elizabeth.Cuties, please wait anxiously~ This article is expected to end at the end of March, but after the end, there should be about 3 to 5 characters of characters and Darcy Liz's post-marriage episodes, so the full completion of the book will probably be in mid-April!

[1] Referenced from Chapter 28/29 of the original work.

[2] Quoted from Emma.