[Pride and Prejudice] Plain water

Since that conversation, Elizabeth and Fitzwilliam have also started to get in touch slowly, but they have always avoided talking about Fitzwilliam's departure. Elizabeth was worried that she would make herself sad if she asked, and Fitzwilliam now understands I don't want Elizabeth to know about his confusion when he left.They often walked around the surrounding scenery together, and Fitzwilliam introduced the surrounding things to Elizabeth.

This day was the same as usual, and it couldn't be said the same. On this day, Fitzwilliam finally mustered up the courage to confess his love to his beloved.He came to Mr. Collins's house as usual, stood a little nervous at the door, and asked someone to go in and make an announcement.

At this time, Elizabeth's own sister's letter, not long ago, she was still complaining about why she hadn't received her sister's letter for so long, and now she has received two letters from her sister, one of which indicated that she had sent it to the wrong place.Elizabeth was surprised, because Jane wrote the address very scribbled, what happened made Jane, who was always cautious, flustered so much.

When the two letters were delivered, they were just about to go out, and Collins and the others went out first, leaving her to read the letters quietly.Of course, the letter that was dropped in by mistake must be read first, and it was written five days ago.The letter first talked about some small-scale banquets and appointments, and then reported some news from the countryside. The second half reported important news, and it was marked that it was written the next day. The mood is very chaotic.The second half of the letter reads as follows:

My dear Lizzy, after the first half of this letter, something very unexpected and serious has happened; but I am afraid to frighten you.Be safe, the family is well, and I am here to speak of poor Lydia.Last night at twelve o'clock, as we were going to bed, we received a sudden letter from Colonel Forster, telling us that Lydia had gone to Scotland with one of his officers; Kem elopes!You can imagine how amazed we were.Kitty, however, thought the incident was not wholly unexpected.I feel so bad.These two men and women made a pair in such a reckless way!But I am still willing to think from the best side, and hope that others have misunderstood his character.I certainly think he's reckless and presumptuous, but his behavior isn't necessarily ill-intentioned (let's hope so).At least he didn't choose this object for profit, because he must know that his father didn't have any money to give her.The poor mother was terribly sad.My father was finally able to support it.Thank God, fortunately, we never let the old people know what the outside world said about him.We don't have to take it to heart ourselves.According to everyone's guess, they left at about twelve o'clock on Saturday night, but it was not until eight o'clock yesterday morning that the two disappeared.So Colonel Forster hastened to write to tell us.My dear Lizzy, they must have passed within ten miles from us.Colonel Forster said he must come to us at once.Lydia left a note for Mrs. Foster, informing her of their intentions.I had to stop writing because I couldn't be away from my mother for too long.I'm afraid you must be puzzled, and I hardly know what I'm writing myself.

Elizabeth could scarcely express how she felt when she finished reading this letter, and without thinking about it, she hastily seized another letter, and was eager to read it as soon as she opened it.This letter was written a day later than the first letter.

Dear sister, you have probably now received my hasty letter.I hope this letter will make the point clear; but, though time is not short, my mind is confused, so there is no guarantee that the letter will be in order.My dear Lizzy, I hardly know what to write, but I must bring you the bad news without delay.What absurdity the marriage of Mr. Wickham and our poor Lydia is, we are very anxious to hear that they are married, for we are very much apprehensive that they have not gone to Scotland.Colonel Forster set out for us from Brighton a few hours after he sent the express letter the day before yesterday, and arrived here yesterday.Although Lydia's letter to Mrs. Ferrer said that they were going to Glenner Meadows, according to Dan's tone, he believed that Wee had no intention of going there at all, and he did not intend to be with Lydia at all. Ya get married.When Colonel Foo heard this, he was horrified, and set off from Bai quickly, hoping to catch up with them.He pursued the trail all the way to Klaphan, which was easy, but it was not easy to follow, because when the two of them reached this place, they sent away the carriage hired from Epsang. , hired a cab again.It is quite difficult to inquire about their whereabouts afterwards. I only heard people say that they were seen continuing to go to London.I don't know what to think.Colonel F., after making inquisitive inquiries in London, came to Hertfordshire, and searched in vain at the checkpoints along the way, and in all the hotels at Barnet and Hatfield.Everyone said that they had never seen such a person pass by.He came to Longbourne with great interest, and told us all his doubts with all sincerity.I'm really sorry for him and Mrs. Ferguson; no one can blame them.Dear Lizzy, we are in utter misery.Both father and mother thought it was bound to end badly, but I couldn't bear to think him so badly.Perhaps because of various relationships, they felt that it would be more appropriate to marry in private in the city, so they did not proceed according to the original plan; even if he bullied Lydia because she was young and ignorant, and had no relatives and relatives, so he had ill intentions for her, did Lydia herself Will you be desperate?This thing is absolutely impossible!I was, however, saddened to hear that Colonel Fowler did not quite believe that the two of them would marry.I told him my wish, but he just shook his head, and said that Wickham might be a very unreliable man.Poor mother is really going to fall ill and stay out of the room all day.It might have been better if she had managed to restrain herself, but she couldn't.As for my father, I have never seen him suffer so much in all my life.Poor Kitty, too, was indignant, and blamed herself for not telling the family of their intimacy; but I could not blame her for not telling, since they both trusted her to keep it secret.Dearest Lizzy, I am so glad for you that these painful scenes are so out of sight to you.But now that the first adventure is over, you don't think I'm unreasonable, do I wish you back?If it's inconvenient for you, naturally I won't be too selfish and insist on forcing you to come back.Goodbye!I have just told you that I do not want to force you to come back, and now I am going to take up my pen to force you again, because, as things stand, I have to earnestly beg you to come back as soon as possible.Uncle has promised to help.Father was going to London with Colonel Forster soon to try to find her.What exactly he intends I have no way of knowing, but seeing him in such misery, I know that he will never be very safe, and Colonel Forster will have to go back to Brighton to-morrow night.The situation is so urgent,

After Elizabeth finished reading the letter, she couldn't help shouting: "Come here!" She quickly jumped up from her chair and hurriedly looked for someone to prepare a carriage.Time is too precious to miss even a minute.She had just reached the door when the servant opened it and Fitzwilliam entered.He could not help being surprised to see her pale and panicked.He hadn't settled down to say a word, but because she was only thinking about Lydia's situation, she hurriedly called out: "I'm sorry, I can't accompany you. I have something urgent to go to Mr. Collins, and I can't delay even a minute." .

Seeing her appearance, Fitzwilliam felt distressed, and couldn't restrain the emotion in his heart, so he couldn't care less about being polite, and shouted loudly: "God, what's going on?" He calmed himself down, and then continued Say: "I don't want to keep you a minute; but let me go to Mr. and Mrs. Collins for you, or let the servant go. You are not well enough to go."

Elizabeth hesitated, but her knees were shaking, and she felt that there was no way she could go to them.She had to call the servant, and send him to fetch the master and mistress at once.She was so out of breath when she spoke that it was almost inaudible.

After the servant went out, she sat down, and Fitzwilliam saw that she could no longer support herself, and her face was very ugly, and he was almost worried about leaving her, so he said to her in a gentle and considerate tone: "Let me take you away." Call your maid. Can you eat something to make yourself better? Shall I get you a drink? You seem ill."

Trying to keep her composure, she answered him: "No, thank you. I'm fine. I'm all right, but I've just had some sad news from Longbourn, which has made me very sad." Here she burst into tears. Woke up, unable to speak a word for a long time.

Fitzwilliam, momentarily bewildered, mumbled some words of condolence, and looked at her in silent sympathy.Then she confided to him: "I've just had a letter from Jane, telling me some very sad news, which can't be kept from anyone anyway. I tell you, my youngest sister has lost all her friends. . . . ...eloped...and fell into the trap of Mr. Wickham. They both escaped from Brighton. You know him well enough to say no further. She had no money, no influence, and nowhere He will... Lydia's life be over."

Fitzwilliam was petrified.Elizabeth went on in a more excited tone: "I also discovered some things after you left that made me doubt Wickham's character, but there is no evidence that I didn't tell others. It would be great if I told my family earlier. Well, if his character had been known to all, the trouble would have been avoided, but it is too late now."

Fitzwilliam exclaimed: "It pains me, and it hurts and I am frightened. But is the news reliable, reliable at all?"

"Certainly! They left Brighton on Sunday night, and they were pursued as far as London, but they could not go any further. They must not have gone to Scotland." Elizabeth wept bitterly, covering her face.

"So, have you thought of any way to find her?" Fitzwilliam asked hastily.

"My father has gone to London, and Jane has written to ask my uncle to help me too, and I hope we can start in half an hour. But there is nothing to be done, and I think it must be. Such a man , Is there any way to deal with it? How can I think of a way to find them? I really don’t dare to have a glimmer of hope. It’s terrible to think about it.”

Fitzwilliam had nothing to say, he could only comfort her silently, hoping to give her some hope and strength.I really want to hug her, but Mr. Collins and the others may come back at any time. Seeing that this will only make the situation worse, they can only shake their heads and express their acquiescence.He paced up and down the room, painstakingly meditating.His brows were furrowed, and his face was full of worry.

Elizabeth saw his face at once, and immediately understood his thoughts.Her fascination with him was fading step by step. The family was so unbelievable and brought such great shame and humiliation. Naturally, it would cause people to look down on him day by day.She wasn't surprised at all, and she didn't blame anyone else.Even if she tentatively thinks that he is willing to compromise, she may not feel comforted, and may not relieve her pain.Thinking of this, Elizabeth despaired of their future.