Miss Elizabeth Goldfinger Bennet

Chapter No.16

Gray is the main color of London, with indifferent faces of pedestrians in a hurry, rattling luxury carriages, orphans begging everywhere, and the smelly Thames River.Bright and dark, rich and poor, fresh and dirty...London in the 18th century is a gray color mixed with light and darkness.Every time Elizabeth came to this city, she would think of London more than 200 years later, the London with feasting lights, busy traffic, and high-rise buildings.

When Jane and Elizabeth arrived in London, they were welcomed by the three children of the Gardner family. Elizabeth was their most admired sister, and Jane's gentleness and amiability were quickly loved by them.The Bennet sisters slept heavily on the first night of their arrival.

The next day, the maids of the Gardner Mansion got up early to prepare breakfast for the master and the guests. The servants of the second Miss Bennett, the Gardner Mansion, knew that she was a master who could not be neglected at all. He was fired for failing to meet Miss Elizabeth's requirements.In the words of this second young lady, "Your wages are higher than others here, so you must fulfill the master's requirements exactly, otherwise you have no right to be paid more than others." 'It is true that jobs in Gardner House pay more than elsewhere, and the job demands are of course justifiable.Less labor for less pay, more work, more pay.

Although what Second Miss Bennet said made sense, her cold look still made the servants instinctively awe her.So every time Elizabeth is in the Gardner Mansion, the servants in the whole mansion always devote 12 points of energy. Even their serious masters are not as majestic as Elizabeth in their hearts.

Mrs. Gardner also knows this situation, but she also understands that although she can't make any mistakes in managing the housework, she is too gentle, and sometimes she can't handle some big-hearted servants.She also knew Elizabeth's methods, and she used both kindness and power, and the servants did not dare to deceive such a master.The rewards for doing a good job are also very generous.

The biological clock in the morning woke Elizabeth up on time, and it took Elizabeth a long time to remember where she was after looking at the ceiling where she was making a living.After getting up and having a hearty breakfast with everyone, Elizabeth, who was in a good mood, asked Jane: "Jane, do you want to go out for a stroll? Although I don't know much about London, I still know some famous places."

"Lizzie, I...I want to visit Bingley House. You know that Miss Bingley is my friend anyway. It would be impolite for us not to visit in London."

"Jane, I know. Write to Miss Bingley, and I will accompany you to visit in the afternoon."

"Licky, I know you don't like them, so you don't have to go with me."

"My dear, how can I trust you to go alone, you know I don't like Miss Bingley, but I am absolutely not afraid of them. Since they are your friends, it would be rude for me not to come to London, after all, in Longbourne They also took care of you at that time."

"Thank you, Lizzie."

The visit was quite expected by Elizabeth, and Jane and Elizabeth came to Bingley Hall in the afternoon, and only Miss Bingley was at home.The conversation has been lukewarm, Miss Bingley's indifference can be seen by ghosts, and Elizabeth is even more angry because Miss Bingley talks about the intimacy between Mr. Bingley and Miss Darcy in a disguised manner. Jane is not good enough for Bingley.If it hadn't been for Mr. Bingley's attitude that I would not marry Jane, how could Elizabeth have supported them to be together.Jane's complexion has been bad, which makes Elizabeth even more angry.In addition, according to Miss Bingley, Mr. Darcy also participated in it. He is also an uninitiated person like Mr. Bingley. Darcy, as his trusted friend, certainly has a high status in his heart.If Mr. Darcy objected to the marriage, Mr. Bingley might change his mind too.

After returning from Bingley House, Jane fell ill, which made Elizabeth and the Gardner family very nervous.Elizabeth postponed her plan to take revenge on Bingley, and she was thinking that perhaps she should make sure that Bingley was what Jane had in mind.If it is, then the plan must be limited. After all, if Jane really marries Mr. Bingley in the future, she can't be allowed to marry a poor man.As for giving up the plan, I'm sorry Elizabeth said that some people can't do it without beating.

After Jane fell ill, Elizabeth has been by her side. To comfort her, Elizabeth did not mention Mr. Bingley at this time, but just chatted with Jane about interesting things and told one or two jokes to make her happy.The care of her uncle's family and her sister made Jane very warm. Even if her love with Mr. Bingley ended without a problem, she still had family members, so Jane quickly connected.The sickness in my heart is cured, and the sickness in my body will also be cured soon.

When Jane is fully recovered, Elizabeth and Mrs. Gardner interrogate Jane while Mr. Gardner is out with the young nephews.

"My dear Jane, your illness has made us very worried. I did not want to mention these things in front of you, but we are very disturbed not to know your real thoughts. Jane, you are now very worried about Bingley. Do you like it as much as before?"

"Aunt Lizzie, I know it's worrying you these days. I think Mr. Bingley and I really don't match, even though Elizabeth told me Dad had prepared a dowry of £5000 for us. I used to tell Mr. Bingley I like him because he is a very lovely gentleman, you know he is rich but not haughty, the same goes for us country girls. But the experience of this period of time tells me that no matter how far he is from me, in fact Doomed. His family and friends have a negative attitude towards our relationship. I think I should give up too."

"Jane, please don't say that. We all know how good you are. I think Bingley and the others also know that money is the only obstacle that can stand by your side. If it is really because of money that you abandon you, then Jane Mr. Bingley is really not worthy of anything you do for him, he is not even worthy of your affection at all. Mr. Bingley has a gentle character, but it is his gentleness that makes him have no opinion, and being the head of the house makes him My younger sister manages the family business, but as a man, she dares not fight for her lover. Although such a person is a good lover, she is definitely not a good husband. Originally, I thought Mr. Bingley had all kinds of disadvantages, but he had one merit. Affection for you makes him look good to his mother. It makes me think he loves you enough to accept all your imperfections, both in yourself and in your kin, and it makes me very satisfied with Mr. Bingley, even if he My two sisters are disgusting. Even remind you to show your affection for him appropriately. But the situation makes me feel that I have done completely wrong. Jane, I am sorry!"

"Lizzie, how can you say that, you make me more ashamed, Lizzie, you don't know how grateful I am to you, I have been so weak since I was a child, I can't even bear the responsibility of Bennett's eldest daughter, you have always been there Taking on this responsibility, and I also know that the £5000 dowry is also your credit. Dad often said that you have a talent for investment and management that he is very proud of. And you taught Andrew, me and Mary and even Catherine and Lydia is very envious of you. It's just that they don't know how to say it."

"You two are good children. Jane is gentle and considerate. I always hope that my daughter will be like a caring little padded jacket like Jane. Li Qi is smart and sensible, and she is very responsible as the older sister. You are sisters and you support each other That's right. You don't need anyone to thank anyone. The family should give to each other. As for Jane and Mr. Bingley, let things take their course. You are both young and beautiful. Mr. Bingley really can't decide his own affairs, so Jane doesn't have to pay too much attention to him. Just like what Elizabeth said, a man who has no responsibility is not worth entrusting for life. Now that you are all in London, compared to the young people here in Longbourn There are many more talented people. Your uncle knows quite a few people, so maybe we can hold a banquet at home."

"Aunt, let's forget about the banquet, it's too troublesome." Elizabeth was not very interested in her aunt's proposal. She would not stay in London for too long, and she had a hunch that this trip to London would be very interesting. .Her plan will also take time, and there are young children at the uncle's house.

"Yes, auntie, Elizabeth and I are here to relax this time."

This in-depth conversation between the two sisters made their relationship even closer.Jane's mood also became clear.Elizabeth finally remembered her subordinates in London and a lot of documents that needed to be handled by herself.So the next day Elizabeth received an invitation from her friend Miss Wood.

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