[Pride and Prejudice] Dear Lydia

"What is this?" the old man looked at the strange things in front of him, and asked Lydia, frowning his eyebrows that were more delicate than ordinary people.

Lydia held two walnut-sized metal balls that were polished and shiny, "I prepared these for myself, but now I'm going to give them to you as a gift, even as a thank you Instruct me in painting skills for a few days."

"Give me the presents," the old gentleman saw Lydia's seriousness, and he didn't seem to be joking, so he hesitated to take it. "The question is what are they for?"

"They work on the stability of the hand."

Lydia took it as a demonstration, let two heavy metal balls spin in one palm, and said, "Practice like this every day when you are free, it can exercise the muscles of the upper arm, strengthen the muscles of the palm, wrist, and arm." Mobility, numbness, weakness and tremors in the arm."

This is actually the fitness ball she used to see old people playing with. There are metal, jade, glass, sandalwood, and all kinds of balls. However, no matter what the material is, the efficacy is always universally praised, and it is very good for treating some geriatric diseases. .

Later, when I started to learn to draw, the stability requirements of my opponents increased, and some elders asked her to play fitness balls. Not to mention, the effect was very good.

So Lydia has been thinking about customizing two more for herself here.A few days ago, I managed to find a shop that made ironware willing to make these two worthless and strange things for her, but it turned out that the goods would be donated within a few days after receiving the goods.

When Lydia gave this gift, she deeply felt that she was really a generous and good person, and she did not leave her name when she truly did good deeds! ! !

——Since the old gentleman is too lazy to socialize with the people around him, she still doesn't know which family the other party is from. She probably won't contact her again after she leaves in a few days.

"Really?" When Lydia boasted vigorously, the old man was still doubtful, and glanced at her with very distrustful eyes, as if trying to see if Lydia was making fun of him.

"Of course, they said that this is an ancient method passed down from the East. It is very effective. Many people have tried it. You can see the effect after you go back and practice for two or three months." Lydia spoke with certainty and sincerity tell him.

"who are they?"

"It's my husband's friends. They are all well-informed military officers who have traveled far and wide." Although this reason has been used by Lydia many times in different places, it works very well every time, so Lydia early I made up my mind to keep using it.

"Well, I'll give it a try. I hope it's as effective as what you said." The other party was able to accept this explanation, "May I ask who your husband is?"

"Wickham, my husband's surname is Wickham, and he is currently serving on the 'Laconia' warship."

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Lydia once in a while helps others, and it feels good, because they said that they will leave Hertfordshire in a few days, so she didn't think about it after giving the gift, even the idea of ​​​​seeing the effect of the gift after use All saved.

No, after a few days, Miss Mallard suddenly came to Longbourne to look for Lydia.

Miss Mallard hadn't shown up for almost half a month before, and Lydia thought she was busy with Netherfield's office so she didn't come out, so she was very happy to meet her and hugged her very warmly, "Loy Si, long time no see, have you finally gotten rid of all kinds of trivial affairs and come out to breathe?"

Miss Mallard had a strange expression on her face, "Lydia, I'm here with a mission."

"What mission?"

"I invite you to dinner at Nesselfield, and spend the evening there."

Lydia looked at her friend inexplicably, "Lois, why do I not quite understand what you mean? Are you inviting me to Netherfield at this time? I'm afraid Mr. Pete will be uncomfortable." She lowered her voice and said, "You Don't you understand the problem here?"

Miss Mallard shook her head, showing a troubled expression that she didn't know what to say, "Lydia, don't worry about George, anyway, I'm here to invite you, and I'll show Mrs Bennett the invitation card as soon as I walk in, probably You all know by now that you will be visiting Netherfield with me later."

Lydia was completely confused, "Lois, please explain clearly, why do you suddenly have to let me be a guest? It will be embarrassing if I go to your cousin, and he happens to be the owner of that manor, I don't want to make fun of myself."

"I've said it all, don't worry about George, trust me, Lydia, I'm your friend, I'm sure I won't make any silly pranks on you, just go with me, I really want you to go You'll understand the reason when you get to the place." After finishing speaking, Miss Mallard urged Lydia to hurry up and get ready.

It happened that Mrs. Bennett also came over. She has always been very supportive of such things as being invited to play with her daughter, and happily told Lydia to have fun, and to seize this rare opportunity to get to know two of them who are usually unattractive. The big shots on it are also good.

Lydia had to hastily put on a new muslin dress and a thick cloak, and she and Miss Mallard got into the carriage sent by Netherfield.

Miss Mallard kept her secret along the way, no matter how much Lydia interrogated her, she refused to say a word. She only told her that she would know when she got there. Mrs Cliff's suspense novel.

Netherfield is much more lively than when Lydia lived here a while ago. Although according to Miss Mallard, some guests have left, you can still see servants walking around with cups and plates from time to time. There was a faint hum of voices in the living room.

As soon as Lydia entered the door, she ran into Miss De Boer, whom she hadn't seen for a long time. Miss De Boer was obviously taken aback when she saw her, then frowned and reluctantly greeted her, "Why are you here?"

Lydia shrugged, "Of course I was invited."

Miss Mallard couldn't understand Miss De Boer's arrogance, so she took Lydia and went upstairs, "Come on, you don't have time to catch up with Miss De Boer now, there are still people waiting upstairs." To De Boer The young lady grinned without a smile on her face, "I'm sorry, Anne, we have something to do, excuse me."

Lydia laughed softly as she walked on the stairs, "Lois, Miss De Boer doesn't want to catch up with me. You insist on making it look like I don't have time to talk to her, and she's turning blue."

"Hmph, a woman like her should be embarrassing twice more, otherwise I don't know how annoying it is to always treat people with her nostrils." Miss Mallard obviously has a clear distinction between love and hate, and her ability to act strong man.

"I agree with this point of view." Lydia replied with a smile.

When she reached the stairs on the third floor, Lydia refused to follow Miss Mallard, stopped and asked, "Lois, why did you bring me all the way here? You should tell me now why Are you making me come to Netherfield?"

"It was because George's father called to see Mrs. Wickham, so I had to ask you to come." Miss Mallard replied helplessly.

"Mr. Pitt's father? Isn't that—isn't that the Lord Earl of Chatham? Is he also at Netherfield? But why haven't we heard of such a great man in Hertfordshire? Besides, what did he do?" Why do you want to see me? I don't think your Excellency will know who I am?" Lydia couldn't figure it out.

"Oh, I don't know why?" Miss Mallard said with a bitter face. "Your Excellency has a different temper. If you want to come here..." Probably because she didn't want to stand here and discuss casually, so she walked halfway. Stop, "If he wants to see you, go and meet him, and you'll know what's going on when you see him."

Lydia was stunned by the news for a long time, puzzled, and asked cautiously, "How did the Earl know about my character? It's impossible for Mr. Pete to tell him...it's impossible. !"

"It's impossible!" Mr. Pete turned out from which room on the third floor, just in time to pick up her words, and frowned at Lydia, "Mrs. Wickham, I am also very surprised why my father suddenly Want to see you by name?"