[Comprehensive Book] A Rose for Catherine

Fortunately, no one in the family knew that Catherine had written such a book, which saved her from embarrassment.

Elizabeth was more interested in books than other things. For a moment, she didn't care about Miss Bingley's condescending attitude, and asked enthusiastically, "Is this a novel?"

"Yes. Although the style of novels can't be put on the stage, it's a good way to pass the time."

Caroline tried to show her erudition, and she glanced at Darcy quietly, hoping to be recognized.

But Darcy paid no attention to what she said.

"I don't think so. As long as it makes sense, it's a good book." Elizabeth objected to Caroline's words.She has always liked reading, and she has some insights in this regard.

Mr. Knightley also said: "Miss Elizabeth is right at all. Whether a book is on the stage should not be determined by its style. The way this book is written is very interesting. It is different from many books I have read before. It's not the same. Its content is outstanding."

"I haven't read this book, but Georgiana mentioned it to me. She said that she likes Miss Helen in the book very much." Darcy glanced at the book cover, "If you say that, it must be worth reading."

Miss Helen is the protagonist in the book, the holder of a thirty thousand pound dowry.She accidentally inherited a large inheritance and a rich manor. Countless young people who looked down on her before scrambled to show their love to her, and boasted that her mediocre appearance was "the most beautiful face in England". People who don't know the truth believe that she is the most beautiful woman in England, and think that other people who don't recognize her beauty have bad taste.

Helen took this opportunity to meet the king, who also praised her beauty, and she became a celebrity in London.He also took the opportunity to tease the suitors with ulterior motives.

Caroline was denied views one after another, and the smile on her face could hardly be maintained.So she quickly changed her words: "It's so good. Although its style is popular, its content is not bad at all."

Catherine didn't care a bit about Caroline's inconsistent views on her book, but she couldn't help being a little excited by the approval of Knightley, the only person present who had read her book properly.

So she took the initiative to talk: "Mr. Knightley, your evaluation of this book is not average?"

"Yes, I appreciate this book very much."

He is not stingy with words of praise. At the beginning of writing this story, his pen pal Ms. C, the writer of this book, had exchanged ideas with him.Knightley immediately thought that this must be a good work.

In fact it is.

The book "A Marriage of Thirty Thousand Pounds" was well received after its publication and became the most popular topic in the literary salon of the London social season.

Even if the person who wrote the book is his good friend, Knightley believes that all his evaluations are objective and fair, without any flattery.

"It is completely different from the popular Gothic novels. There are no weird and absurd family curses and ghosts. Miss Helen is smart and rational, and I am amazed by the decisive way of handling things. Every character is outlined vividly with a few strokes. The ending The reversal of the book is even more exquisite. Miss Kitty, you should read this book if you have time, it will not disappoint you." ①

Catherine did not expect that what she wrote in order to solve the distressed livelihood could be so highly regarded by a gentleman.

"Thanks for the recommendation, I will do so."

She suppressed the vague excitement in her heart from being approved, and answered politely.

They stopped talking about the novel, and soon resumed talking about going for a walk.Bingley desperately wanted some time to be alone with Jane, if he didn't ask him to talk to Jane alone, I'm afraid he would really show his affection.

The two of them left the living room first in the tacit sight of everyone.Catherine noticed that Jane's ears hidden behind her hair were slightly red.

Caroline did not speak of her opinion any more because Darcy also spoke of going for a walk.Catherine silently counted the number of people and said, "I'd better not go, I'll go find Lydia."

She said and cast a sorry look at Elizabeth.

Elizabeth couldn't follow up with "I'm not going either", so she could only go out for a walk with Caroline and the two gentlemen.

Oh, that sucks!

Elizabeth looked at Caroline on the left and Darcy on the right, thinking helplessly.

After getting rid of the others, Catherine even walked a lot more briskly.She is led to Lydia by a maid.

Lydia and Mrs. Bennet, accompanied by Mrs. Hurst, are visiting the collection at Netherfield.There are no particularly rare objects in the collection room, but there are several large pieces of oriental furniture with novel designs.

Mrs. Hurst described the ingenuity of the furniture with a profusion of words, and she had just finished the last sentence of an introduction when Catherine entered.

"...they are very noble."

Lydia answered immediately after she finished speaking: "Is it a noble that can only be placed in the storage room?"

Catherine had no doubt that Mrs. Hurst's face was extremely distorted for a moment.

"Oh, Lydia, don't say that, whether they're meant to be in storerooms or not, they're a fine piece of furniture, and they're very nice to the Netherfield house."

Mrs. Bennet's words undoubtedly amounted to a second mockery, perhaps only she herself thought it was a sincere compliment.

Catherine couldn't help but bend her lips before saying: "Mom."

"Kitty? Didn't you say you were going for a walk?" Lydia's tone was slightly hurried, and she turned around and took a few steps forward to hold her arm.

In the Bennet family, the two youngest girls have always had the closest relationship. Although Lydia may not be clear-headed when facing a man, she still has nothing to say as a sister—as long as the man does not confuse her. mind.

Catherine pulled her away a little: "Oh, dear, you've got to believe it's because I can't stand being apart from you any more than walking."

hypocritical woman!

Lydia knew that Catherine was talking nonsense again, and she almost couldn't help rolling her eyes indecently.

"In that case, you will be glad to accompany me to Meryton fair tomorrow to buy some new silks."

Before Catherine could speak, Lydia made a final decision: "Just tomorrow morning." ②

Catherine didn't expect to put herself into it just by saying something casually. She thought for a while that she hadn't finished the first volume of the novel. According to the current progress, she could squeeze out several afternoons before the deadline she set for herself. free.

So she nodded: "Well, if it doesn't rain tomorrow."

Mrs. Hurst looked at this scene and sighed softly: "Miss Kitty and Miss Lydia have a really good relationship, just like Caroline and I. It reminds me of when I was at home with Caroline, In a blink of an eye, I have been married for so long, and Caroline has reached the age of marriage."

"Yes, the relationship between our sisters is very good." Catherine responded to Mrs. Hearst with a gentle smile, and complimented her casually, "Miss Bingley is an excellent lady, and I think many gentlemen will not bear it." Live for her heart."

Lydia curled her lips inwardly, and did not shame Catherine in front of outsiders.

Mrs. Bennet took the opportunity to say: "Of course, Mrs. Hurst, you don't have to worry about this kind of thing at all. Oh, Miss Bingley is such a good girl! If you wish, I will be happy to introduce her to Meryton. With Miss Bingley's conditions, young people can choose as much as they like."

Mrs. Hurst's face was slightly stiff. She couldn't say that neither she nor Caroline looked down on these country people, so she could only smile awkwardly.

Catherine pulled Mrs. Labannet's sleeve, "Mom, Miss Caroline will definitely find an excellent young man who is on par with her, and you don't need to worry about these things! Young ladies always have their own own opinion."

After she finished speaking, she turned her gaze to Mrs. Hurst and said, "Please continue to introduce these rare collections for us. I see that this painting doesn't look like the style of England?"

Mrs. Hurst followed her gaze, and the gilt frame fixed the gorgeous picture. A dozen young men and women gathered on the one-inch canvas, with a clear sense of space and lifelike.

She said proudly: "This is a painting from the court of Louis XVI. It was bought by my father at a high price. This painting is one of the most precious collections of the Bentley family." ③

"So that's how it is. It's really precious." Catherine nodded approvingly, and asked about another set of porcelain tea sets from the Far East.

The pattern is exquisite and the shape is exquisite.It's a pity that it can only be placed in the storage room.

Mrs. Hurst introduced some items to the mother and daughter, and a maid came to inform them that dinner was ready.

The Bennet mother and daughter and Mrs. Hurst happily went to the restaurant.The people who went out for a walk had already returned, and Jane and Bingley, the lovers, had sweet smiles on their faces. I am afraid that after asking them for a few more walks, they would be able to hear the news of their engagement announcement.

Elizabeth is sincerely happy for Jane, but when she thinks that Catherine ran away during the walk, leaving her alone to face the annoying Caroline and Darcy, she hates her teeth.

Knightley and Darcy were talking about the commercial waterway in the north of England. Others could not hear clearly, and only Darcy frowned slightly.Mary came out of the library with a look of excitement on her slightly pale face - Mr. Bingley agreed to lend her a book to read for half a month.

In fact, Bingley didn't mind these little things that could please the Bennet family. He really liked Jane.

Catherine took a panoramic view of everything calmly.In fact, she was not so optimistic about the marriage between Jane and Mr. Bingley.

Property is secondary. With Jane's style, she definitely doesn't need to spend five thousand pounds a year. Mr. Bingley's enviable income is just icing on the cake for her.

But Mr. Bingley's two sisters are quite a problem. The Hursts have been living with Mr. Bingley in the name of managing the property for their brothers. Caroline takes herself for granted as the insurmountable hostess of the Bingley family.

Both Bingley and Jane are easy-talking and unwilling to think too badly about others. After marriage, it is not certain whether the lifeblood of the Bingley family can be held in the hands of Mr. Bingley himself.Although the two sisters Bingley would not embarrass Jian Ming because of their identities, what about the secret run on them?

And the love at first sight because of the appearance, it is inevitable that the heart will not be changed by the beauty.But Catherine saw that Jane had a good impression of Bingley and didn't want to hurt her by being mean, so she just kept a wait-and-see attitude for the time being.

... If it really doesn't work, I can only think of a way to deal with Sister Bingley.

Catherine thought helplessly.

Marriage and love are both troubles, especially when they are mixed together, and they are far more trouble than two things.