[Sense and Sensibility] Fascinated by you

As soon as Hathaway returned to the room, Mrs. Jennings couldn't wait to ask: "Honey, what did he say? He must have told you what happened! I'm so anxious, tell us quickly."

Hathaway looked around and found that everyone's eyes were focused on her. She lowered her head uncomfortably, with a disappointed and sad expression on her face: "No, he didn't say anything, he just told me Something has to go to town right away."

Seeing her so sad, it was inconvenient for everyone to continue to press her, and they all looked away.Winnis took her hand and patted it twice comfortingly. It didn't matter to her whether she could go to play or not.

Out of politeness, it was inconvenient for everyone to vent their grievances and grievances openly, so they whispered to their companions sitting beside them. It was really annoying to encounter such disappointing things.

"I think I can guess why the colonel left." Mrs. Jennings said beamingly, and winked at Hathaway.

"Really, ma'am?" asked almost unanimously.

"Really, I think it must be about Miss Williams."

"Who is Miss Williams?" asked Marianne.

"Do you know who she is?" Mrs. Jennings asked Hathaway. After getting an affirmative answer, she said mysteriously: "She is a relative of the Colonel, a very close relative. We don't say there is How close, so as not to frighten the ladies." Satisfied with everyone's discussion, she lowered her voice again, and whispered something in Eleanor's ear, and Eleanor cried out in surprise One sound.

Hathaway has to say that if a person is interested in something and is willing to put in the effort, then she can always make a career out of it.Mrs. Jennings is like this. She is too slow in other places, but when it comes to the affair between men and women, she can always know and guess the gossip of others the fastest.

Maybe she should thank the lady for remembering that she was there and didn't say her own speculation out loud, but it's almost the same now, even if she lowered the volume, those words still reached her ears verbatim inside.

She was telling Eleanor that Miss Williams was the colonel's illegitimate daughter, and Eleanor's reaction did not disappoint her kindness at all. She first exclaimed and then looked at Hathaway reflexively , although she immediately looked away, Hathaway was sure that she read the meaning in her eyes correctly.

Hathaway really felt a little painful now, she didn't like Eleanor's sympathetic eyes, and she didn't like Marianne's gloating look after a while.

Sir John put an end to Hathaway's predicament, suggesting that now that everyone was together, something had to be done.After discussion, everyone agreed that although it is impossible to go to Whitwell, it is also possible to relax by driving around the countryside.Immediately, the master ordered the carriages to be harnessed, the first being Willoughby's, and he took Marianne through the manor quickly and disappeared in a blink of an eye.Others also boarded the carriage one after another.

Hathaway and Andrew, Winnis in a car, left everyone's sight, Andrew also asked why the colonel left, he didn't believe a word of what Hathaway said just now, if he got along with Hathaway for a few minutes Yue would be foolish to believe that she was a kind and honest lady.

Hathaway repeated what the Colonel had just told her, and both Winniss and Andrew nodded in understanding.Andrew hesitated for a moment, and then talked about the topic with embarrassment: "You don't need to pay attention to what Mrs. Jennings said, Eliza and Brandon are not that kind of relationship, I know it very well."

Hathaway snorted noncommittally, of course she believed him, even if she didn't know anything about it, she would believe the colonel, that Mr. Morality didn't even dare to touch his fiancée, how could he have an illegitimate child.But the current situation made her really unhappy, so she didn't bother to pay attention to Andrew's words.

Andrew thought that Hathaway still didn't believe it, so he eagerly explained it. Hathaway simply opened the car window and looked at the scenery outside the window, completely ignoring Andrew's words.

Willoughby and Marianne did not return until everyone had returned to Barton Manor.It was then agreed that a dance would be held in the evening, to complete the day's merriment.Several more people came to the Careys' house, and there were nearly twenty people at dinner. Sir John was very proud of this sight, and Mrs. Middleton would not object, so long as she could hold every party with style.

In addition to Hathaway, who was unhappy because the colonel left, and Marianne, who was first exposed by Mrs. Jennings and then questioned by Eleanor, the evening dance was considered a success, and every guest who came could smile. Yingying left.

The next day, Hathaway felt that Barton Manor had lost its appeal to her because of the Colonel's departure. She could neither expect to play cards with Andrew in harmony, nor let Sir John take her hunting. The sea water can't relieve her mood, and the quiet and peaceful garden can't let her stay in peace.

She knew very well that Miss Elizabeth, whom the colonel was going to meet, was in a bad condition. She was probably about to give birth, so the colonel would not be able to come back in a short time. It would be useless for her to wait any longer at Barton Manor. She might as well go to London to wait for him first. Anyway, he was going to London in the end.

But as soon as she uttered this suggestion, everyone was unanimously opposed, except for the taciturn Mrs. Middleton, even Winnis did not agree with her proposal.

Sir John would not like to lose a few guests, it would make him less happy. Although the colonel left, Andrew was not much inferior to the colonel in hunting.

Mrs. Jennings would also lose some of her best conversation partners, and minus two single young men who could be matchmakers, would be a great loss to her.

Andrew's reason is much more boring, because Hathaway will definitely go back to Butler's mansion to live in London when he returns to London, and the Colonel is not in London, so it is not easy for him to settle in Brandon's place, so his accommodation But it became a big problem.

In the end, Winnies was completely thinking about Hathaway, because the colonel said that he would go back to Barton Manor to pick up Hathaway, so she thought it was best for Hathaway to wait here obediently.

After being unanimously opposed by everyone, Hathaway had no choice but to compromise. She was angry and could only blame the Colonel for this matter, and decided to torment him when she saw him.

In the next two or three days, Hathaway lived in extreme pain. On the one hand, she had to endure the discomfort caused by her lover's sudden departure, and on the other hand, she had to deal with Mrs. Jennings' endless speculations. She was a woman who loved making a fuss, She kept thinking about all kinds of misfortunes that the colonel might encounter, and whenever she made a new guess, she would inevitably share it with the colonel's closest relatives in the future.This inevitably made Hathaway have to pretend not to know something that she knew completely, and even showed interest in what Mrs. Jennings said, which aggravated her pain.

One day she was out for a walk alone, and she had been accompanied by the colonel on this pastime, so she declined Winnes' offer to go with her.She absolutely does not want people to see that something is wrong with her. She thinks this is just a short separation, which is no different from every time before. She is definitely not those sentimental women who are so weak that they can't bear even a little separation. She is not Such a girl.

Of course, her cover-up was so obviously unsuccessful that even Mrs. Jennings saw that she was not in a good spirits and advised her to go out for more walks, lest the Colonel should find his fiancée disfigured when he returned and blame her for not taking good care of her. .

She walked alone on the path, looking at the still green grass and bright wild flowers, smelling the fresh air, the depression in her heart could not help but eased a little.At this time, there was a rattling sound of wheels behind her. She looked back and saw Mr. Willoughby driving his two-wheeled pony carriage. This road still leads to Barton Cottage.

The gentleman stopped the carriage when he saw her, jumped out of the carriage neatly, took off his hat, swept away the dust that didn't exist, and saluted Mr. Hathaway, "Good day, Miss Butler .”

Even Hathaway has to admit that his appearance is really pleasing. He is not only beautiful, but also his words and deeds add luster to himself. Mr. Wallace is also very beautiful, but he is not as attractive as Mr. Willoughby I like him because he is not as good as Mr. Willoughby in understanding his growth, and he is good at showing himself. His every move shows his charm, and his frank, passionate and lively demeanor constitutes a Extraordinarily charming appearance.

"Colonel Brandon's sudden departure is so sad. He not only left behind his friends who were eagerly looking forward to him, but also his beautiful fiancée. If I don't feel relieved, he said When did you come back?"

Hathaway just lowered her head and smiled shyly, then said sadly: "No, not at all, he just said he would come back as soon as possible."

Willoughby said comfortingly: "Don't worry, I believe that no one is willing to leave such a beautiful fiancée forever. Such a sad look is not suitable for your face."

Mr. Willoughby is indeed a good communicator, and he made Hathaway happy in a short while. The two chatted for a while, and Hathaway seemed to remember: "Ah, Mr. Willoughby, I'm afraid Take your time, Miss Marianne must be waiting for you."

"No, no, I just promised Mrs. Dashwood to have dinner together. It has nothing to do with Miss Marianne, but it's still very early for dinner." Willoughby hurriedly defended a few words, but as long as there was a slight Anyone with eyes could see that his relationship with Marianne was unusual.

Hathaway smiled and did not raise any objections to this. When the two parted, Mr. Willoughby could already call Hathaway by her Christian name directly, and Hathaway also found a new meaning from her association with Mr. Willoughby. A different kind of pleasure, of course, is not caused by the other party's moving words, but the happiness brought about by completely seeing through the other party's psychology.