[Sense and Sensibility] Fascinated by you

Early the next morning, because of Hathaway's trip, the whole Rockfield was busy. The coachman harnessed the horses, the servants began to load the luggage, and the kitchen prepared breakfast and Hathaway's car early. Drinks required with meals.

After breakfast, everyone gathered at the door again, and the number of people seeing off and setting off this time has decreased a lot.Of course, this does not mean that there are fewer people traveling. In fact, the number of people this time is no less than the last time. Hathaway brought a maid, a housekeeper, two coachmen, two male servants, plus Colonel Brandon, traveling with her.

Hathaway comforted the tearful Winnes helplessly, and promised to write to her as soon as she arrived in London. The lady barely stopped her tears, and promised to discuss with her mother about going to London for the winter immediately after returning home. thing.But Hathaway felt that she didn't want to make a trip before Christmas, but she wouldn't remind Winnis at this time.

Andrew couldn't do anything about Miss's tears, so he hid far away and told Colonel Brandon, and the colonel responded one by one with a blank face. It is not known whether he listened to it or not.Of course, with Andrew's usual negligence, it's hard to believe that he can give any useful suggestions.

When Hathaway's carriage started slowly, almost the entire Rockfield came out to see him off.This is really because the Butler family is sparsely populated, even after the death of the old Mr. Butler, Andrew can no longer be called the owner of Rockfield, so there will be such a huge farewell team when the last owner leaves home.It's like a house without its owner, no matter how many people maintain it, it will slowly fall down.

If Mrs. Tomina and Abby's follow-up status is not counted, Hathaway's journey can be said to be extremely pleasant. Naturally, this is inseparable from Colonel Brandon, except that he can always see this gentleman outside the window The tall and straight figure, the colonel's always mature and steady, considerate and considerate actions are also very satisfying.His rich experience allowed him to arrange the itinerary in a comfortable manner, neither delaying Hathaway's time nor making her exhausted, and he could always choose some reassuring hotels to meet her needs one step ahead .

Even Lady Tomina was so pleased with the gentleman that she spoke highly of Colonel Brandon after dinner one day, saying he was well-behaved, well-spoken, and aristocratic, and, above all, of Hathaway's lack of frivolity in her dealings wins Lady Tomina's favor.

Not to mention Hathaway's defamation of Mrs. Tomina's comments.Colonel Brandon, however, was rewarded for his perfect move and was given a chance to be alone with Hathaway the evening before arriving in London.

On this day, they arrived at the hotel in the evening ahead of time. Because it was still early, Hathaway decided to go for a walk. Mrs. Tomina stayed in the hotel due to the exhaustion of the journey, and Colonel Brandon thus obtained the status of a flower protector.

The weather has warmed up in the past two days. Hathaway has not changed into winter clothes yet, maintaining her slender figure. There are not many pedestrians on the road. Hathaway is holding the colonel's arm and walking leisurely by the river. The colonel is very natural. Slowing down her pace to match her pace, Hathaway brushed her long hair that was blown in a mess by the wind, and asked about yesterday's marriage proposal, "Colonel, I can see that you don't seem to have the slightest reaction to me." Surprised."

The colonel moved and stood upwind, silently standing in front of Hathaway, "Yes, in my opinion, any girl who is a little bit sensible would be interested in the marriage proposal of a gentleman who has just dated for a day. Hesitating, on the one hand, I hope that I am the one who can make you lose your mind, and on the other hand, I have a premonition that this matter has little hope of success." Speaking of this, Colonel Brandon looked at Hathaway with a smile. .

Hathaway looked at the colonel with some anger and anger: "If my slight hesitation in the past can be regarded as a little rational, then in your eyes, my affirmative answer must have become an impulsive, stupid person who was dazzled by love. , A girl with no brains!"

The colonel took a step closer and grabbed Hathaway's hands, "Of course not, your reaction made me understand your intentions even more. Your hesitation is certainly a symbol of your reason, but you still agreed to my request later. The request, on the one hand, is because your kind nature makes you unable to refuse me, on the other hand, can I understand it as a result of affection? Of course, I can also understand your later request, which is entirely out of caution Think about it, if things go wrong, it will be a blow to you and me." Feeling that Hathaway's hands were cold, the colonel held her hands to his mouth and breathed.

"If your performance can be called a little rational, then what should I call my behavior of proposing to a girl who has just confessed my heart? It may be hard for you to believe that a gentleman who is over thirty years old I can still show enthusiasm and persistence to feelings, but I hope you can see from my irrational or even stupid behavior that now feelings have completely dominated me, but I will not do anything if I have a trace of reason. Such a reckless thing. If there is any reason in me, then it must only serve the feelings, and only exist to enable me to win your heart. I hope that tomorrow we will enter the city and I will Show more, otherwise I really don't know how to impress your brother to agree to marry you to me."

Hathaway was moved by such a sincere confession, and she felt that her hesitant heart settled down. At least at this moment, she did not regret the impulsive action yesterday.She felt their hearts grow closer. Colonel Brandon's hand was warm and dry, and she felt completely safe in his embrace.

The trickling river beside the two eavesdropped on the whispers between the lovers, and the silhouettes of the two slowly overlapped together in the setting sun. It was not until the setting sun set that the colonel took Hathaway's hand back to the hotel.

At noon the next day, Hathaway and her party finally arrived in the city of London. Although the weather was fine that day, the city of London was still shrouded in a faint mist, which did not show signs of dissipating until the afternoon.

The carriage slowly drove into this vicissitudes and thick city full of history, the streets were filled with various Gothic and Baroque buildings, those tall and thin spiers and lively and gorgeous carvings were reflected in Hathaway's eyes, making Hathaway She is full of curiosity.Colonel Brandon put his horse close to the car window, and introduced to Hathaway the famous buildings in London like a conscientious landowner. The British Museum, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral, and Hyde Park are all unacceptable. where not to go.

Colonel Brandon sent him near the mansion and left first. Hathaway's arrival today might make Mr. Philip very busy, and it is not a good time to visit.

The London residence of the Butler family is located on Belmer Street in the Mayfair district. This is a well-known high-end residential area in London. Since the eighteenth century, many high-end clubs with a long tradition have been gathered.This mansion was purchased by Mr. Butler one or two years before his death, and the decoration work of the house was not completed until his death.

Hathaway also came here for the first time. On the surface, it seems that this mansion is a typical baroque building. The strong color contrast on the outside, the gorgeous sculptures, and the beautiful garden all illustrate this point, but when you enter the inside You will find that the gorgeous, exquisite, cumbersome and delicate decoration and furnishings inside have changed to the Rococo style.It was clearly not her brother's usual style, and must have been the work of her sister-in-law Elena.

When Hathaway stepped into the gate, her brother was standing in the hall, concentrating on admiring the large mural hanging on the wall, even though it was actually an abstract painting that he usually looked at impatiently, he called it a fake Art.

The gentleman turned around immediately when he heard the sound. He looked Hathaway up and down, as if he was confirming whether she was living comfortably these days. Thinking of what happened, he felt that she could not be happy, so he wrinkled again. frown.

Hathaway smiled and warmly hugged her brother who was not good at expressing his feelings, hanging on him for a full minute, until Philip felt uneasy and hugged her back before stopping.

The expression on Philip's face changed from seriousness to worry, and he moved his arms, "Did something happen again?" The gentleman's voice was soothing and steady, as if with a magic power that made people calm down unconsciously .

Hathaway compared the voices of Philip and Colonel Brandon, and felt that both had their own merits. It was difficult for her to tell which one she liked more, but she always felt that the Colonel's voice was sexier and more attractive.

The smile on Hathaway's face became even brighter. Although her brother is such a gentleman, he abides by the etiquette of a gentleman and always avoids showing his emotions. His silence is stoic, standing silently like the background. behind everyone.But in fact, he is by no means a numb and indifferent person, he has a very keen sense of touch, he just does too much and talks too little, so he is always misunderstood as a person without emotion, but his upbringing It made him disdain to argue, which formed a deadlock.

Hathaway didn't know that she was so dependent on her brother. It wasn't until she saw him and hugged him that she realized that this feeling had always been there. It was just that she was protected so well that she had no chance to notice it. "No, it's all small things, it doesn't matter."

Philip looked deeply at Hathaway, raised his eyebrows, and was noncommittal to her words, "Okay, let's go in, Elena is waiting for you."

Hathaway happily took his hand and walked in while asking how the two of them were doing recently, whether there was anything new happening, and how Hannah's horse was riding.