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Sir Middleton and his mother-in-law Mrs. Jennings are really hospitable people. They treat the Dashwood family like relatives and friends who have been together for many years, which makes the Dashwood family very happy.But there was one thing about Sir Middleton and Mrs. Jennings that Enolie and Marianne, especially Marianne, had always had a little trouble with.Because these two people always like to make some jokes that they think are funny, but they never consider other people's feelings.Of course, this was entirely Marianne's opinion.

Sir Middleton enjoyed entertaining at home, and he and his mother-in-law were boisterous people, they liked having a lot of people in the house and laughing everywhere.Among the guests being entertained by Sir Middleton, the Dashwood family, who had just moved to Barton, was naturally invited many times, because Mrs. Jennings felt that it was not easy for the Dashwood family's orphans and widows to live here, and they also had Two young ladies who have reached the age of marriage, because she helped them understand Barton's interpersonal relationship, she could bring them into the social circle when the prom season came.

Today, Sir Middleton came to Barton Cottage early in the morning and personally invited the Dashwood family to his house for a dinner, and told them that he also invited a gentleman who thought he was single.Sir Middleton thought that the two ladies of the Dashwood family would be interested in this gentleman, so he deliberately did not tell them the gentleman's name, so that he could introduce it at the dinner table.

After Sir Middleton left, Marianne threw down the collection of poems in her hand in annoyance, and said, "Why do they always think about inviting others to dinner at home? Don't they think that others are always idle and waiting to go to their banquet?" ?”

"Marian!" Enoli put down the needle and thread in her hand, stopped Marian, and said, "You shouldn't say that, Sir Middleton and Mrs. Jennings are good people, they're just, just too enthusiastic!"

"I really hate such enthusiasm. They never consider whether others can bear it when they joke, and only care about their own happiness." Marianne said.

"Okay, Marianne, we don't have anyone here in Barton now except we know them, it's better than staying at home." Enoli said, she didn't like Mrs. Jennings' jokes very much in her heart, because she always She likes to talk about the relationship between men and women, and Anoli has just separated from Edward, which always makes her very sad.

Before lunch, the Dashwood family changed their clothes and went out. Because they would meet strangers later and they were still single gentlemen, Mrs. Dashwood deliberately made the two eldest daughters dress more beautifully.Marianne was very upset about this again. She didn't think she had to dress so beautifully for someone she didn't know. If that person was Willer, she might dress better than her!

But when they arrived at Barton Manor, the curious gentleman was not there, and the gentleman still didn't come until lunch started.

Sir Middleton looked at the empty plate and said with a smile, "Where did Brandon go? It's not because his horse is lame!"

Mrs. Jennings immediately cheered up at this point, looked at Enole and Marianne, and said: "Colonel Brandon is the most valuable bachelor in the county. One of you can marry him, at his age." It's more suitable for Miss Dashwood. But I'm afraid she's already famous?" Speaking of this, Mrs. Jennings leaned forward to observe the expressions of Enoli and Marianne.

Enoli was a little overwhelmed, but she still tried her best to pretend to be calm. Although she wanted to tell everyone that she and Edward were in love, this love was not fully disclosed after all, and she and Edward did not fully talk about it, so no matter what Can't tell.

Marian immediately glanced at Enoli depressedly, thinking in her heart, she knew that it was impossible to have a quiet meal, and Mrs. Jennings would always say some unbearable things.

Mrs. Jennings saw Marianne's eyes sensitively, and she immediately felt that she had told the truth, so she immediately said: "I saw it, Marianne, I discovered the secret." Mrs. Jennings said complacently.

Marianne glanced at her in disbelief. She had never seen such a rude person. Since she already knew it was someone else's secret, why would she tell it.

"You are worse than my best hound!" said Sir Middleton at once.

Mrs. Jennings and he laughed again at once, which the Dashwoods did not find amused, though they still thought the questioning should be over.Unexpectedly, after Mrs. Jennings finished laughing, she asked again: "What line of business is he in? I must find out clearly."

In the eyes of Mrs. Jennings and Sir Middleton, this is not an embarrassing topic. A gentleman will always fall in love with a lady, and a lady will always fall in love with a gentleman in the end. Having found a lover, they will only bless her, and of course play some jokes on the gentleman they have never met.

But this made Enoli very embarrassed. She left the table and stopped listening to Mrs. Jennings' questioning, but she knew that she was a guest, and the house they lived in was rented to them by Sir Middleton. So even if Anoli was very uncomfortable, she just smiled stiffly.

After Margaret uttered the initials of Edward's surname, Mrs. Jennings felt that it was no longer a secret that Enoli had a lover, so she loudly and Sir Middleton opened the surname of the unknown gentleman. jokes, they listed a lot of funny surnames starting with "F", and laughed along with it.

Marianne really wanted to take Enoli out of here, but she was still sensible, so she stood up and said, "Can I play your piano?"

Sir Middleton's laughter was interrupted. He obviously knew that his joke might be a little too big, so he was taken aback and said, "Of course, yes."

Because Marian was going to play the piano, everyone couldn't continue eating, so they all came to the living room, sat on the sofa and began to listen to Marian playing the piano.

Marian plays the piano very well, and she sings very well, especially when she puts her whole heart into it, she is very attractive.Marianne is sitting by the bed at this time, the sunlight shines through the glass on her side face, the orange dress she is wearing today, under the golden sunlight, it seems that her whole body is emitting a faint light, beautiful Like an angel.

The first thing Colonel Brandon saw when he entered the door was this beautiful scenery, and he couldn't help but froze on the spot.Colonel Brandon once had a very painful relationship. At that time, he was only 19 years old and an ignorant teenager, but he fell in love with his cousin Alisa and wanted to marry her.But his father disagreed. Alisa has a property, and that property can help the Brandon family to better develop their family's industry, but the inheritance of the Brandon family is in the hands of Colonel Brandon's brother. hand.

Colonel Brandon didn't make any achievements at the time, he couldn't stop his father's decision, and his cousin Alisa had to agree to this loveless marriage for the sake of her boudoir honor.Then Colonel Brandon ran away from home in a fit of anger and went to serve as a soldier. He had been to many places to fight, and later he was pierced by a bullet in his leg when he was in India. The humidity in India is not suitable for recuperation, so Colonel Brandon I went back to England.

After Colonel Brandon returns, everything is a foregone conclusion. Colonel Brandon has made all the preparations. He will only regard Alisa as his sister-in-law, not his lover.

But things are always unexpected. After Colonel Brandon returned home, he found that his brother had died of illness and Alisa had disappeared.Colonel Brandon made many inquiries and found out that his brother and Alisa's marriage was not happy at all. They didn't love each other, and even hated each other. Everything they did was hurting each other.

At first, Brandon's brother treated Alyssa well. After all, Alyssa is a rare beauty, but Alyssa is always cold and never gives her husband a good face.Colonel Brandon's brother finally couldn't stand it and took care of his lover outside, which made Alisa even more sad.And the tough married life also changed Alisa. She began to indulge in pleasure, she wandered around various dance parties, and had ambiguous affairs with different men.The final result was that the marriage ended after three years, Alisa got part of her previous dowry, and was then kicked out of the manor by Brandon's brother.

After the marriage ended, Alisa did not return to her original state. Instead, she was like a bird released from a cage. She began to change men non-stop, and became a well-known courtesan in the upper class at that time.But fate seemed to be playing a joke on Alisa, she didn't meet a man who really loved her, her life turned into a mess in the end, those sweet-talking men cheated her of her last penny, and then Alisa Disappeared in high society.

After Colonel Brandon finished handling the affairs of the manor, he began to look for Alisa upside down, and finally found her in an asylum.At that time, Alisa was already seriously ill and dying, and finally she only had time to entrust her newborn daughter to Colonel Brandon, and then closed her eyes.

Colonel Brandon has always regretted this very much. He felt that if he had firmly opposed Alisa to marry his brother at that time, and then eloped with Alisa, then everything would be different, but the result was his cowardice. His most beloved woman died in pain.

At the moment when he saw Marianne, Colonel Brandon seemed to have seen Alisa. They looked so imaginative, even the appearance of playing the piano was so similar, and they also sang so beautifully and smiled. Also so sweet.After more than ten years, Colonel Brandon finally heard his heart beating violently again.

Sir Middleton was the first to notice Colonel Brandon standing blankly at the door. After Marian finished singing, he immediately jumped up, ran to Colonel Brandon, and said with a smile: "Brand Langdon, Brandon, come and see our beautiful neighbor."

Sir Middleton enthusiastically introduced the Dashwood family to Brandon. At first he thought that maybe Miss Dashwood would be more suitable for Colonel Brandon, but just now he knew that Miss Dashwood already had a lover, and now Seeing the unusual look in Colonel Brandon's eyes at Marianne, he felt that he might be able to match Colonel Brandon and Marianne.

After returning home, Marianne took off her cloak and said: "Oh, I really don't understand why Mrs. Jennings always likes to ask random questions. What does it have to do with them?"

"Marian, Mrs. Jennings likes to be a matchmaker for others. As long as you show that you are not interested, I believe she will not bother you too much." Enoli said with a smile, although he felt that Colonel Brandon was indeed A bit older, but he does look rich and reliable.

"Colonel Brandon is old and weak. I really don't understand why Mrs. Jennings thinks we are suitable?" Marianne said while sitting on the sofa hugging her pillow.

"Colonel Brandon is only 35 years old, not as old and weak as you say." Mrs. Dashwood said, she thought that Mr. Willoughby would be Marianne's marriage, but after so many days, Willoughby Mrs. Dashwood has been desperate. Now she thinks that Colonel Brandon is also a good choice. According to Mrs. Jennings, Colonel Brandon has a lot of property, and he is from India. When I came back, I brought back a lot of treasures.

"Mother, I like Willoughby," cried Marianne.

"But Willoughby didn't come to visit you. It's been almost a month since he didn't show up. You just met, Marianne. It's too early to say you like it," said Mrs. Dashwood.

"No, we've already met twice," Marianne said. "At that time he said he had business to do, and I think he was just held back by things."