[Pride and Prejudice] Becoming Katherine Bennett

After confirming the itinerary back to Longbourne, the first thing Catherine had to deal with was that she had to tell her lover face to face that she would go home.

Catherine couldn't wait for the family to finish chatting, so she went back to the bedroom and wrote a letter to Georgiana, saying that she wanted to visit tomorrow.She asked her uncle's servant to deliver the letter to Darcy's house, and within an hour the servant came back with two copies of the letter.

There are two letters, one thick and the other thin. Catherine opened the thin one first. This is Georgiana's reply letter. In the letter, she told Catherine that she is at home these few days and that Catherine can go anytime without writing to herself in advance. Believe it.

And the thick one was written by Georgiana long ago, it was as long as three pages, and it was full of joy and high spirits after receiving the good news.She planned a lot of things she wanted to do with Catherine, down to the smallest details.At the end of the letter, Georgiana's handwriting is flying and authentic. She has more to write, and they will discuss it carefully when Catherine comes.

The next morning, after Mr. Bennet and Lydia had set out, Catherine and Elizabeth went out.Sitting in the carriage, Elizabeth said with a smile: "I think, when I go to Pemberley in the future, I must live in the guest room with the most beautiful view. Mr. Darcy should thank me very much."

Catherine was immune to her sister's jokes, and she and Elizabeth laughed and laughed all the way.As the carriage got closer and closer to Darcy's house, Catherine obviously felt her heart beating violently. The corners of her mouth curled up, and her face was full of uncontrollable joy and anticipation.

When the carriage drove into the garden of Darcy's family, Catherine couldn't help sitting up straight and stretching her neck, wanting to see her sweetheart earlier.

Her heart was beating wildly.Although on the way here she had already begun to feel very happy for the upcoming meeting, but when she really wanted to see each other, she realized that the previous joy was too shallow and not enough.She stared straight ahead, eager to see through her eyes, hoping to see the figure of the other party immediately.

To her disappointment, when the carriage turned the last corner in front of the mansion and finally could see the situation in front of the main building clearly, Catherine saw a familiar tall figure standing in front of the door at a glance.

The mood of the other party is obviously very similar to hers.Seeing their carriage, he immediately began to walk forward with great strides.

Catherine sat in the car, subconsciously and eagerly stepped on the spot.

Elizabeth said: "Kitty, please be patient for a while, there are only a few steps away, don't jump out of the car in a hurry now."

Catherine blushed when she was told, and immediately sat there obediently and motionless.

However, even though his body was not moving, his eyes and thoughts had grown wings and flew to that gentleman.After she appeared, Mr. Darcy stared at her intently.When they finally met, Mr. Darcy had walked more than 30 meters forward.

The carriage stopped slowly, and the smile on Catherine's face was filled with unconcealable joy in her heart: "Hello, Mr. Darcy."

Darcy stood in front of the car, raised his head, and said softly, "Hello, you are very welcome."

Since there were many servants at the scene, Catherine and Mr. Darcy did not move too much. He helped the two ladies out of the carriage very gentlemanly, and the three walked towards the main building together.

Elizabeth deliberately stayed away from them a little bit, but in her opinion, even if she held her sister's hand tightly, the deep love between the two could create a space that belonged exclusively to the lovers.

Elizabeth was full of joy and emotion in her heart. She remembered Catherine's words, it turns out that love really cannot be hidden.

Mr. Darcy was very pleased with their visit, and Georgiana made no concessions.

When Darcy walked forward, Georgiana endured for a long time and did not follow. She stood at the same place and waited for them to approach before she happily stepped forward and said cheerfully, "It's great that you are here."

She said two times in a row that it was great, and her joy was beyond words.Catherine had never seen such a lively and excited Georgiana, and neither did Darcy.He saw Georgiana taking Catherine's arm affectionately, and his heart was filled with joy and happiness.

Several people walked to the salon, Elizabeth and Georgiana walked in front and entered the door first, Darcy slowed down, and Catherine also stopped slowly.

"You go with Georgiana first, and I'll come to you later, okay?" Darcy said softly, "Mr. Wells Allen came here suddenly this morning. He is my cousin's younger brother. We drove together." There are several factories, there are some things to discuss, and we may have to go out in a while."

Catherine quickly said, "Oh, go ahead and leave us alone."

"I'm sorry Catherine, I really want to be with you."

Catherine is not quite used to such straightforward and intimate words, she said shyly and happily: "Go and do your work, Mr. Darcy. Anyway, I will be a guest at your house. Come here today if you are free. If you are not free, it will be the same at another day." of."

Darcy looked at her deeply: "Yes, it will take a long time anyway."

Catherine gave him a sideways look of shame.

"Dining here tonight?" Darcy asked. "Stay a while, I may not have time during the day."

This plan was not originally in Catherine's arrangement, but thinking of going home in a few days, Darcy said so again, and Catherine agreed to stay for dinner after consulting Elizabeth.

After Darcy and Catherine talked again, they finally left reluctantly.After walking a few steps, he couldn't help but look back, and found that Catherine didn't go in at all, but stood in front of the door, looking at him affectionately.

The eyes of the two met unexpectedly.One blushed with a smile, the other turned around in a panic and opened the door into the salon.

After Catherine finally calmed down from her shy mood, she saw Elizabeth and Georgiana sitting on the sofa and looking at her with a smile.

Catherine's face turned red again.

Georgiana said: "Catherine, although I said congratulations many times in the letter, I couldn't help but say it again when I saw you. When my brother told me that the two of you were sure of your mind, I was so happy that it felt like a dream. Great, really great, I am really happy for my brother and for you. You are the best and best people in the world in my heart, and you are destined to be extremely happy together. The only regret is that brother Saying you won't marry him just yet, oh Catherine hope you don't take offense, but I really want you to go to the wedding tomorrow."

Georgiana was a little incoherent with excitement, and the joy and joy in her words were full of sincerity.

Catherine was very touched by such a blessing from her lover's sister, but she couldn't help laughing and said, "According to your brother's arrangement, it will take a week or two. Why are you more anxious than him?"

"Of course I'm more anxious than he is. How long has it been since he first told me he proposed to you that I've wanted you to marry? Oh, my God, I'm so excited just thinking about it."

Elizabeth said: "Contrary to you, I wish my sister would marry later, so that I could spend more time with her."

"Then you can come to Pemberley as a guest after Catherine gets married. That would be perfect. We can draw and read books together." Georgiana was full of longing.

The three laughed and said a few words, and Catherine mentioned that they were going back to Longbourn soon.

Georgiana was surprised: "You are going back, why so fast?"

"We've been in London for two or three months, and if we hadn't been married briefly, we'd have gone back a long time ago."

Georgiana congratulated Catherine on Jane's marriage, and said seriously that she thought Jane and her husband would be happy.

Catherine heard from Georgiana's words that she might have heard about the past between Jane and Bingley.After thinking about it, Catherine didn't say anything, and said to Georgiana: "Jane's marriage is very agreeable to her. She has a gentle and kind personality, and Mr. Walker is mature and stable. The two complement each other's personalities, and they also know how to appreciate and cherish each other's shining points. .Actually, in marriage and love, it is not clear who is good and who is not, but there must be someone who is suitable or who is not. Jane's choice may not be the best in the eyes of many people, but it is the most suitable."

Georgiana nodded: "I agree! Just like you and my brother, it's a perfect match."

Catherine felt that Georgiana seemed to have inspired a certain skill, no matter what she talked about, she could abduct herself and Mr. Darcy on how suitable she was, and both words and expressions revealed her wish for the two to get married immediately.

"Georgianna, are you a CP fan?"

Georgiana was stunned: "What do you say I am?"

Catherine realized that she had said what was in her heart, and hurriedly skipped the topic.But she felt that what she thought was right, if she and Darcy had CP fans, Georgiana must be the number one fan.

Georgiana tried to keep Catherine to go home later, but Catherine had already discussed with her family: "Longbourn is not far from London, if you don't mind, you are welcome to visit us, our house is far less luxurious than yours, But one or two rooms are still available."

Georgiana couldn't wait to respond: "Then I will go over after discussing with my brother after you go home."

Catherine smiled and agreed.

In spite of his desire to be with Catherine, Mr. Darcy was not free until about dinner time.Catherine wanted to talk to him face to face about going home but couldn't find the time.

They did not meet again until dinner in the evening, and Catherine saw Mr. Darcy's business associates.This Mr. Allen is tall and tall. Although his appearance is not handsome and more ordinary, his elegant conversation and extraordinary insight make him even more attractive.

Catherine always felt that he was looking at her sister calmly, so instead of talking to Darcy, she frequently looked at his friend.

After dinner, the two found reasons to go out for a walk. While strolling in the garden, Darcy said: "Miss Catherine, although Mr. Allen is an attractive man, I have to say that the man in front of you is you Someone to spend a lifetime with."

Catherine was stunned for a moment, then said amusedly: "Mr. Darcy, please allow me to ask, are you showing jealousy?"

"Of course not," Darcy denied. "I just think you should adjust your standards of appreciation."

"Then let me tell you about my standard. After listening to it, you think whether you need to improve it, sir. In fact, my standard is very simple. I think what kind of man is the most suitable for Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy. Charm. Of course, this is just my standard, and I don't ask you to think the same, but don't try to correct me, I can't change it anymore."

Darcy tried his best not to raise the corners of his mouth: "My lady, please tell me why you keep looking at him."

"I don't know if it's because of my superfluous thoughts, but he seems to be paying attention to Elizabeth."

Darcy, watching Catherine all through dinner, did not notice it at all.Now that he understood what was going on, he told Catherine all the information that Catherine wanted to know.Catherine soon learned that Mr. Allen was unmarried, 25 years old, from a wealthy family, the youngest son of Viscount Allen, and a member of Parliament.They have jointly opened three wool processing factories, and the other has other businesses, with an annual income of about [-] to [-] pounds.

"It sounds like a very good marriage partner, so why hasn't he been married?" Catherine didn't realize that Mrs. Bennett was possessed.She had just found happiness, so she naturally hoped that her sisters, especially the dearest Elizabeth, would also have a happy home.

In this day and age, men and women with superior conditions often get married at a very young age, just like the dignitaries in ancient times. According to Mr. Allen's conditions, he should be the group who married early and had children early.

Darcy said: "I also heard from others. It is said that he once had a fiancée, and the relationship between the two was very good, but unfortunately, the lady contracted a fever and died when she went out to play."

"I see." Catherine was very sorry to hear such news, not only because of the beautiful young lady, but also because of the mismatch between this gentleman and her sister.

It sounds a lot like the story of Bai Yueguang, so forget it.Catherine lost interest in him.

She spoke to Mr. Darcy of her going back to Longbourn.After hearing this, Mr. Darcy said in a hurried tone: "Why do you want to go back all of a sudden?"

Catherine explained: "I have been in London for a long time, and my father didn't know about us, so I naturally felt that it was time to go home. If I hadn't procrastinated for a few days, I would have arrived in Longbourn."

Darcy didn't want Catherine to go home, but there was nothing he could do.He sulked and refused to speak, Catherine coaxed him tenderly and apologetically, until she promised to find a reason to return to London soon, Darcy said unwillingly: "I really hope I can go back with you and explain to your parents immediately .”

Catherine looked around furtively and confirmed that they were the only ones in the dark nearby, so she boldly stretched out her sinful claws.

She had never held hands with any gentleman in such a formal way, so she was very shy, she didn't dare to look at Darcy at all, deliberately turned her eyes away, and desperately stretched out her hand to grab the other's hand.

It's a pity that she is stupid and inexperienced. Mr. Darcy is taller than her, and her arms hang too straight. After several swings, she only lightly rubs against the other party's clothes. She tried several times without compromise, until a soft sound Laughter drifted into my ears.

Catherine was about to withdraw her hand angrily, annoyed and shy.

However, at this moment, a wide palm suddenly caressed gently on the back of her hand, and then, before she could react, the slender fingers wrapped her whole hand tightly, and the hot temperature in the palm flowed along the path. The texture, the love and treasure penetrate the skin into the blood, and flow into Catherine's heart.

Catherine's whole body stiffened immediately, her hands were neither limbs nor feet, and she didn't even know where to put her eyes.

In a daze, she let the other party hold hands and walked for a long distance before she raised her head and looked at the bright moon in the sky. In her chaotic brain, she suddenly thought, the moonlight tonight is so beautiful.

After more than half an hour, Darcy and Catherine returned to the lounge.She was absorbed in the sweetness and shyness of love, but as soon as she entered the drawing room, she saw Elizabeth and Mr. Allen talking, and she was sober at once.

Mr. Darcy was greatly distressed.He originally wanted to say a few more words with his sweetheart, but the other party was listening to Elizabeth's chat intently, and didn't give him a look at all. Even when they said goodbye and left, Catherine just smiled at him casually, and couldn't wait to sit down. The carriage began to whisper to her sister.

Not knowing her lover's resentment, on the way home, Catherine and Elizabeth chatted about Mr. Allen, and Elizabeth couldn't help but admire the other party's gentle character and erudite knowledge.

Catherine poured out all the information she had heard from Mr. Darcy to Elizabeth. Of course, she definitely didn't mention Bai Yueguang's theory.After hearing this, Elizabeth felt sorry for the lady, but she didn't show any other emotions.

Catherine confirmed that Elizabeth had no idea about the other party now, and agreed that Mr. Allen was very gentle, but thinking that such a gentleman, the youngest son of a nobleman, could become a member of Congress, Catherine didn't think he was acting like this.

However, considering that it was the first time they met and they only chatted for a while, Catherine didn't say any more, and turned to the topic of visiting Jane's house.

A day later, Mrs. Bennet went to Jane's house with her sister-in-law and three daughters.