[Comprehensive Classics] Killing the Classics

Acting in life, no matter how good an actor is, there will always be a day when he will show his feet.Anya is well aware of this truth.Even if she has a plug-in, can perfectly reproduce the temperament of the original owner, has the original book in hand, and the memory of the original owner in her mind, the possibility of being recognized is still very high.Because she is not a program or a machine, but a person with an independent personality.People who are very close to the original owner, such as Mrs. Grandet and Mr. Oliver, may not have any doubts, and the chances of being deceived by friends are also high, but only lovers and enemies are the people that Anya is least sure to hide.

If you pay attention to your behavior, there will be no mistakes. Speech is the easiest place to find clues.It is very important to only speak half of the words, leaving room for people to make up their minds.Mr. Grandet is well versed in this, but for Anya, it is still very difficult to find a sentence that can neither arouse the priest's suspicion, but also guide his thoughts to the path he set. of.

However, at the moment, her disguise and temptation are still effective.

"I took the liberty of interrupting your journey home to ask for your opinion." The pastor looked away and did not answer Anya's words.His perfect facial features softened a lot in the twilight light, no longer so cold and hard.Anya glanced at him sideways and smiled: "I'm glad I can help you, Mr. Rivers."

When St. John looked at Anya again, she had already started looking straight ahead, with Rosamund's usual smile on her face.After walking a few steps, Anya paused intentionally again, then turned her head, and she saw the passionate and painful haze on the face of St. John, who was one step behind.This discovery allowed Anya to further confirm her guess, and of course made her breathe a sigh of relief.All her plans are based on St. John's love for Rosamund. If St. John is really a cold, stone-like man, even God will not help.

But like a hallucination, that expression suddenly appeared and then disappeared suddenly.The icy expression returned to the pastor's face, and his eyes moved away again: "Once again, I am sincerely grateful for your generosity. Two years ago, I established a school for boys here, and With your help, a few months ago I started working on a place for girls to go to school.. We have been busy for the past few months. Thanks to your generosity, we have everything To open such a school, the only thing lacking is a female teacher."

"Yes, we are equally aware of this." Anya had a considerate smile on her face, "The last time I went to City S, I asked someone to inquire about it, but I could accept an annual salary of thirty pounds, It is really hard to find such a person who is willing to come to such a remote mountain village to enlighten a group of girls who have almost no foundation."

"Right now, I think we have a suitable candidate." St. John also showed a slight smile on his face.It can be seen that he is a person who likes others to be a listener rather than an inquirer.He would like to talk, but such a man who loves eloquence often has a strong consciousness and always hopes that others will accept everything he says unconditionally. Even if there are occasional rebuttals, it must be within his tolerance range, that is, not touching the essence of his argument.A girl like Rosamund was tailor-made for him.

However, since the pastor had the idea of ​​going to India, his eyes have shifted to the more suitable Jane... But, Jane, when did St. John start thinking about Jane?He had to realize Jane's essence through talking, and he had to have enough reasons to convince such a girl to agree to him... Anya quickly flipped through the information in her mind.The time... probably after St. John knew Jane's real identity.Oh, indeed, Jane Eyre, who has no worries and can endure hardships, is more suitable as the wife of a missionary pastor than Rosamund, who enjoyed a good life since she was a child...

Anya suddenly felt that she had to give up St. John's idea of ​​going to India first.But all twists and turns and obstructions will be considered by him as God's ordeal, and there must be a practical and powerful method... People in every era have their own unique concepts. St. John's concept has been finalized, and even Rosa Although Mond himself was willing to leave England with St. John, he did not think he could live in India for more than a year.Ah, really, why can't they go to China or Japan?

Well, it's a good idea to go to Japan... Now that China is still closed, it is not so easy to preach.Anya calculated and weighed it, and quickly revised her plan.At the same time, she showed a curious expression: "The right candidate? What kind of person is she? Will she be willing to work here?"

"It's not certain, but there's a good chance. She's a pretty patient person, and well-bred, and she's just lacking a place to live. She'd be very happy if I offered her the position." I accept this choice. However, I will not raise this matter for at least half a month. "

Anya showed a surprised expression cooperatively: "Is she far away from here now?"

"No, she's actually staying at my house, with Diana and Mary. My sisters enjoy her company, and for some reason, I also thought it would be nice to let her rest and wait for my sisters. Leaving here, and she feels that she needs to find a job. At this moment, a rash offer is likely to be rejected, and someone will accuse me of being callous and trying to throw a poor innocent girl out of the house. "

Anya laughed.It has to be said that Rosamund's voice is contagious enough, it sounds sweet and energetic, and can easily make people feel her happy mood: "Really? Who else would say that to you? I will ask you tomorrow. I’m going to live in City S for a while, and I regret that I can’t visit Diana and Mary again. However, after I come back, I will be happy to meet the lady you mentioned. I really hope she can accept this position.”

"Yes," said St. John.The two walked for a while in silence, and when the Valley Manor came into their sight, St. John politely said goodbye.

Anya turned her head, and the corners of her mouth were slightly drawn down, revealing a slightly mocking smile.

Mr. Pastor... The next time I see you, you will find that Rosamund is the real angel sent by God to save you.

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For the next three weeks, Anya will spend time in City S.This city is only twenty miles away from here, which is really not that far away, but out of some kind of consideration for his daughter, Mr. Oliver bought a magnificent house here early on and hired someone to decorate it , often brings her daughter to live here for a period of time, so that her daughter has enough opportunities to socialize with those ladies and wives who are of equal status to her.

This father thought very long-term and was right enough.The only thing he didn't expect was that his only daughter would fall in love with a priest, although the priest was a perfect match for her no matter what his identity or appearance.It can even be said that going back one generation, the Oliver family is still barefoot poor, but the Rivers family is already the descendants of nobles.It was not so easy for the wealthy factory owner to marry his daughter to a nobleman.St. John was a good candidate, but it's a pity...

Mr. Oliver had already begun to look for a new marriage partner for Rosamund when St. John's began to alienate her.Rosamund had met Mr. Granby at a country dance in October.This gentleman is a descendant of aristocrats, and he fell in love with the beautiful, cheerful, and well-educated Rosamund at first sight.This is of course a very good marriage, not to mention that the parents of the other party do not object.Mr. Oliver brought Rosamond here this time mainly because he wanted the two young people to have more contact.

On the second day after talking with St. John, Anya followed Mr. Oliver to City S.They rested for a day, and after arranging the things they brought and the servants, they planned to go out to visit others the next day or a few days later.The housekeeper hired by Oliver's family in S City had already made inquiries for Anya about the parties and dances that would be held in the next week.Although there are not many, they are also places where "upper people" gather.Anya pinched her face, and she was ready to keep a "lively, cheerful, warm and polite" smile all day long.

As she had expected, those dances and parties had been tough and boring.In the few hours before the ball, Anya will start to choose clothes, jewelry, hair and matching with the help of the maid, understand the background of the ball, who needs to pay attention to who and so on... As a rich and As a young lady, it is impossible for her to wear the same outfit every time she dances, and the daily gatherings are different from the dance... Anya thinks it's great that Mr. Grandet is so stingy.

There are not many recreational activities in this era, and the social circle of girls in the upper class is also very narrow, so such gatherings are quite frequent.After participating in it once or twice, Anya was completely bored. Girls had few topics to talk about. What's more, due to the constraints of the times, they didn't even have celebrities to chase after. They could talk about men for a whole day... different There are different things that need to be paid attention to in different occasions. For example, if it is a gathering among noble girls, she should not be too exaggerated. If she shows her talents too much, she will easily be regarded as an upstart who does not know etiquette.Wearing the same smiling face and doing the same thing every day, even for a person like Anya, it was too much for her.

About ten days later, Anya was staying at home playing the piano, and the maid sent a visiting letter.Mr. Harry Granby (the name here is fictional)-that is, Rosamund's suitor, Mr. Fiance in the original book, came to visit.Mr. Oliver was not at home, and the letter was addressed to herself, so Anya thought about it and decided to see the gentleman.

This meeting took her by surprise.Mr. Granby is not very tall, he can even be said to be a little thin, handsome, with thick brown hair, and has a very outstanding temperament.To Anya's surprise, he looked a little tired, making people feel that he was a bit dusty.After the ceremony, Anya invited Mr. Granby to sit down: "It's a pleasure to meet you this afternoon, Mr. Granby. Today's sunshine is very good."

"Yes, today's weather is very beautiful, and even the wild flowers along the way are full of fragrance." Mr. Granby said.His voice was a little hoarse, and his tone of voice revealed a very educated feeling.This feeling was a bit strange, and Anya couldn't help smiling.Some people can't learn this feeling no matter how much they imitate nobles.Just like Charlie, no matter how luxurious he wears and how many secrets he knows about Parisian high society, his demeanor always has the feeling of a nouveau riche, not as calm as a real son.In Anya's memory, I don't know who heard it said that aristocratic upbringing often comes from the blood of the mother and the influence of the father. Perhaps there is some truth to this.

"You said wild flowers, did they come from outside the city?"

"Yes, I just came back from City X today." Mr. Granby said, citing a place name.Anya searched Rosamund's memory for a while, and said in surprise: "My God, you have traveled so far?"

"No, I'm not tired, and I've been resting at home for a while."

Anya frowned slightly: "Did something happen that made you rush back from City X? Do you need to see my father? I'll send a servant to find him right away."

"No, I'm here to see you, Miss Oliver." Mr. Granby stared at Anya, his gray eyes were very deep and attractive.

Anya's heart skipped a beat, and she leaned back slightly: "Are you looking for me?"

"Yes. A day ago, my servant brought me a letter from a friend, and I didn't know that you had arrived here. I quickly finished my business in X City and came here on a fast horse. Two hours I was home before, and now I am in front of you," said Mr. Granby, with a slight smile on his handsome face.

Anya had a bad premonition... She pretended not to understand what Mr. Granby said, and said with a smile, "You need to get a good rest."

"It's good to hear that you care about me, Miss Oliver," said Mr. Granby, calmly, "but I can't stay at home when I think you're here. Don't you want to see me?" ?”

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