[Sense and Sensibility] Fascinated by you

It took half an hour for the two of them to go downstairs, because Hathaway changed her skirt for the third time in one day, and Colonel Brandon played a role that cannot be ignored. The hickey left, which made her have to change into a high-necked skirt, and the colonel got his wish by touching the skirt that he didn't touch just now, but this time he didn't want to take it off but to fasten it. This is a sad fact.

Although Colonel Brandon and Hathaway came down a bit slowly, everyone expressed their understanding of the fiancee who had reunited after a long absence. Mrs. Middleton smiled meaningfully at Hathaway's new dress, but what? Neither said.Sir John stepped forward and warmly embraced the Colonel to express his welcome, "Welcome, my friend, welcome back, oh! I am so sorry, Brandon." He held Colonel Brandon's hand and expressed repeatedly Her apology was so sincere that Hathaway felt guilty.

Colonel Brandon and Hathaway exchanged a look, comforting Sir John: "No, that has nothing to do with you, you don't need to blame yourself for this at all, let's talk about something happy, that thing is over ’” He patted the back of Sir John’s hand and smiled pleasantly.

"Oh, yes, it's all over, then we can have dinner, come on, we are exhausted today! Let's have a good meal! Dear lady, are you ready?" Middle Mrs. Ton didn't even look at Sir John, snorted coldly and walked towards the dining room. Sir John didn't know what anger was, and he wouldn't be offended by his wife at all. He laughed and followed.

Because of the arrival of Colonel Brandon, Mrs. Middleton prepared an extremely sumptuous dinner. She prepared three main dishes and four desserts, which satisfied everyone sitting at the table.

Sir John happily said at the dinner table that Barton Manor would receive two young and beautiful ladies soon, and he assured that Sister Steele was the loveliest lady in the world.Mrs. Jennings echoed that they were her relations, Lady Middleton's cousins, who had happened to meet together while visiting Exeter, and did not discover they were still related to her when they got acquainted, This justified Sir John's invitation to Barton Park, and the sisters made no pretensions, promising to come as soon as their visit to Exeter was over.

Mrs. Middleton was taken aback. She had never met the two ladies before, and had no way of knowing whether they were well-behaved and respectable people, or even whether they were well-bred. The incident with Willoughby happened not long ago. , John invited someone to come to the house so hastily again, she sat there worried, and her husband's assurance, and her mother's reconciliation were completely empty guns, because her husband and mother's assurances in this regard were completely empty. cannot be relied upon.The guests also looked at each other, and couldn't believe what Sir John and Mrs. Jennings said, because in their eyes, the most lovable young lady in England can be seen everywhere, but their body, appearance, temper, and intelligence are very different. .

That night, because everyone was a little tired, we only chatted briefly in the living room about the recent situation, and then went back to our rooms. Of course, those who took short trips fell asleep quickly. The husband who has been busy in recent months, and has been on the road for a few days, because he was really stimulated today, he tossed and turned in bed at night and was unable to fall asleep.

The next day, everyone sat in the dining room and began to eat breakfast. Colonel Brandon arrived late. He hurriedly opened the chair opposite Hathaway, bowed his head and asked the servant for a breakfast, completely ignoring Sir John and Janning. Mrs. Smith made fun of him.

Hathaway felt that the colonel this morning was really weird, his eyes always skipped over her, and occasionally looked at her and then looked away with a strange expression.But she quickly put the matter behind her, because she recalled what a certain lady had said to her the other day.

After breakfast, a servant sent a message saying that Sister Steele will arrive at Barton Manor soon. Of course, this is not really the time to arrive immediately, at least it will take a few hours, but everyone has no choice but to follow Sir John's request. After canceling their respective activities, they all changed their clothes and sat down in the living room.

While everyone was discussing the Steele sisters, Hathaway tugged at Colonel Brandon's shirt and asked in a low voice, "How is Eliza doing now?" I was really busy when we met yesterday, so I forgot to ask this matter.

Colonel Brandon didn't look back, but said softly, "She's fine, but her recovery is not very satisfactory. The doctor said it was caused by overthinking. But since I received your letter, Willoughby's What I have done tells her that she is much better, and maybe she will be able to get out of this shadow soon."

Hathaway's bright green eyes turned, "Is she still in the city?"

Colonel Brandon looked back at her, and said suspiciously: "In the city? No, she's not in the city. I sent her to the country with the child just after the confinement period, and she's still there now. How could you So ask?"

Hathaway pretended to be indifferent and said, "Oh, Mrs. Palmer told me that she met you in the city and chatted with you."

This time the colonel took a longer look at her, he carefully looked at her face, and then explained with a straight face: "You know that Eliza's condition was not very good, so I had to invite a doctor from London, After Elisa's condition stabilized, I sent the doctor back to the city. I ran into the Palmers on Bond Street that day and chatted with them. It was the first time I sent the Palmers out of the city. In the second day, I rushed back to the countryside to settle down with Elisa."

Hathaway nodded expressionlessly, "So, you must be very familiar with Mrs. Palmer? I heard that you two knew each other when Sir John married Mrs. Middleton?"

Colonel Brandon realized that something was wrong, and he answered the question cautiously: "Well, yes, Mrs. Palmer and I attended the wedding of John and her sister, but she was still very young at that time. .”

Hathaway nodded generously, and she even smiled at Colonel Brandon, "At that time, she was not Mrs. Palmer, but Miss Charlotte Jennings. How old was she then? Fifteen ? Sixteen? I don’t think it will be any smaller, probably about the same as Miss Marianne now?”

Colonel Brandon pursed his lips. "Maybe, I don't remember much. I don't know her very well. She was still a colonel at the time. I only met her twice." He couldn't understand Mrs. Palmer Why did he get involved with Marian again, but he still remembered that the last time he was shut out because of that lady.

Hathaway smiled pretendingly, "I don't really remember, but I can accurately say that I have seen it twice." She nodded understandingly, "Not very familiar. But I heard from Mrs. Palmer that the two of you There might have been a marriage, but it didn't happen because Mrs. Jennings didn't like it, and she said you would be very willing yourself, isn't it?"

Colonel Brandon's eyes widened, he licked his parched lips, and took a big gulp from the teacup on the table, but he was so hot that he almost jumped up immediately. He covered his mouth in pain, and almost slipped out. The cry was swallowed.

Hathaway was taken aback and quickly got up to ask him for a glass of ice water. Seeing him frowning and holding the water in his mouth, she was relieved, but immediately felt that such a colonel was really interesting, she bit down Lips turned his head to the other side with a smile on his face.

At this time, Sir John also noticed the movement here, and he laughed and asked, "Brandon, what's the matter with you? You two were whispering just now."

Hathaway answered the question lightly, "We were talking about Mrs. Palmer just now. I heard that they have known each other for a long time."

"Yes, yes, they've known each other for a long time! At that time I thought Charlotte would marry Brandon, and who would've thought it wouldn't work out! But Brandon is content now, if I ask you. There will be no reluctance." Then he and Mrs. Jennings laughed together.

Colonel Brandon really hoped that his tongue would be hotter now, and it would be better not to be speechless in the short term. He glared at Sir John who was still laughing angrily, and turned his head to find the sea Sylvie was watching him coldly.

Enduring the pain, he approached Hathaway's ear and urgently explained: "I don't know about this at all, listen to me, I never meant that, Hathaway!"

Hathaway nodded noncommittally, seemingly not listening to his explanation at all.

At this time, the servant came in again and said that Sister Steele was coming. Sir John immediately stood up and organized everyone to go out to meet Sister Steele. Colonel Brandon had never been so full of enthusiasm for a pair of strangers he had never seen before. Expressing gratitude, he stood up almost immediately and followed out.

The two ladies arrived. They didn't expect so many people to come out to greet them. They were very pleasantly surprised. They chatted with everyone affectionately. They dressed very fashionable and behaved politely. They liked the furnishings very much, they praised everything they saw, and loved the children, and they won the favor of Mrs. Middleton before staying in Barton Manor for an hour.

Hathaway took a closer look at the two ladies. The older sister, Miss Anne Steele, was nearly [-] years old and had an average face. Although she wore heavy makeup, it didn't make her look much prettier. It looks similar, but the mouth is bigger, especially because she loves to smile very much, and it makes her mouth look bigger when she smiles.She followed behind her sister, and she would praise whatever she praised, and occasionally she would say something that made people laugh when she opened her mouth.

The younger Miss Lucy Steele looks only 22 or [-] years old. She has a pretty face, a delicate face, sharp eyes, and a clever demeanor.Hathaway found that she couldn't like this clever girl, because she had been tactful and thoughtful to please Mrs. Middleton from the moment she entered the room, and made Sir John and Mrs. Jennings laugh, seeming to put her own Clairvoyance was spent on flattery and compliments, and stupid Miss Steele looked cute by comparison.

The author has something to say: I am about to leave Barton Manor, and I have abandoned the original plot again (°ο°)~