[Pride and Prejudice] The right match

When Mr. Collins saw Mrs. Catherine, he greeted her graciously, regardless of his status as a guest.His ability to communicate with women seems to be used in how to better compliment Mrs. Catherine, and Mrs. Catherine also has a slightly good face when facing Mr. Collins whom she prefers.

"Who is this lady?" Madam Catherine looked at Elizabeth, and found that this person was dressed in ordinary clothes and could not be called a stunning beauty, so she spoke contemptuously.

Elizabeth glanced at Mr. Collins in panic, and found that he seemed to be about to speak with some pride, so she quickly stepped forward and stopped, "Madam, I am Elizabeth Bennett, Mr. Collins' cousin."

Mr. Collins nodded, and added, "It's also the candidate for my future wife that I'm pursuing."

Elizabeth's eyes widened. She didn't expect Mr. Collins to speak like this. She waved her hands again and again: "No, no, I'm just his cousin."

Madam Catherine was very dissatisfied with Elizabeth's behavior, and raised her noble eyebrows and said, "Oh, this, Miss Elizabeth? Look at you, how rude you are. Well, I shouldn't expect a country girl to know what is proper. Manners, but I beg of you, be a little more decency, and don't be so rude!"

Then she turned to her nephew and niece with disgust, and said, "I must say, you should have your own opinions on some things. Not all unmarried ladies are as reserved and decent as your cousin. Georgiana, You look at your brother, I'm going to see my poor daughter. She is too weak, and her heart is broken by her cruel cousin." After she finished speaking, she gave Mr. Darcy a hard look. , and went upstairs.

Darcy didn't care, just nodded slightly towards Mr. Collins and Elizabeth, and sat back in his seat.

Elizabeth felt so embarrassed that her pretty face was almost burning red.Especially when she noticed that the arrogant Mr. Darcy seemed to glance at her, she became even more ashamed.

Mr. Collins was the least impressive, even the ugliest of the gentlemen.But he didn't feel this at all. After knowing that Mr. Darcy was Lady Catherine's nephew, he stepped forward to disturb Mr. Darcy even though he was reading a book.

Elizabeth was a little embarrassed to find that Miss Georgiana Darcy looked at Mr. Collins with a hint of displeasure.But because Mr. Collins's behavior was so disrespectful, even Elizabeth could not criticize the young lady's attitude.She was silent in embarrassment, watching Collins playfully fawning over Mr. Darcy, but Mr. Darcy responded lukewarmly, and sometimes even didn't give a response, she felt extremely ashamed.

Miss Bingley looked at Collins with disgust, and her rare time with Mr. Darcy was ruined by Mr. Collins.With a bit of malice, she asked Mr. Collins a sharp question: "Mr. Collins, listen to you, Miss Elizabeth Bennett is being pursued by you? I'm afraid it's hard to please such a beautiful lady." After finishing speaking, she He laughed to himself, thinking that Collins must be very angry at being ridiculed by him.

However, Mr. Collins is not an ordinary person at all. He doesn't understand those twists and turns, and only thinks that Miss Bingley is encouraging himself to pursue Elizabeth.So he stopped courting Mr. Darcy, and replied to Miss Bingley with a smile: "Yes, but since I have inherited the property of the Bennett family, I have to make some compensation."

"Compensation?" Miss Bingley exclaimed exaggeratedly, trying to attract Mr. Darcy's attention, but to her disappointment, Mr. Darcy didn't even raise his head, as if there was some great treasure in the book that attracted him Same.Miss Bingley glanced disappointedly at Mr Collins, with his prim clothes, short and sharp face, and a funny smile on his face.Such a person even said that marrying Elizabeth Bennett was compensation for the Bennett family.

Miss Bingley glanced sympathetically at the silent Elizabeth over there, and stopped talking.

Mr. Collins naturally didn't understand why Miss Bingley was silent suddenly. He thought it was because this noble lady didn't understand why he inherited the property of the Bennett family, so he spoke carefully, emphasizing his compensation trick.

Elizabeth felt extremely embarrassed. She was a woman with strong self-esteem and independent thinking. Mr. Collins' actions and behavior made her feel severely humiliated.But she couldn't say anything to refute, so she could only stand aside with a blushing face.

Unlike others, Mr. Bingley was very happy with Elizabeth's arrival, and he very much hoped to learn about his sweetheart's situation from her mouth.Very enthusiastically, Mr. Bingley invited Elizabeth to sit down, and couldn't wait to ask about Jane.

The conversation with Mr. Bingley relieved Elizabeth some of her embarrassment, but only temporarily.When Lady Catherine walked downstairs with her daughter, the hall never regained its calm.

Mrs. Catherine took Miss de Bowie's hand and said proudly: "Honey, would you like to play a song for me? Such a wonderful afternoon should be accompanied by your superb piano skills."

Miss de Baoer was a taciturn person, she didn't talk much in front of her mother, she just nodded silently, ready to go to the piano.

Mrs. Catherine did not end her speech like this. She said incessantly: "The most important thing for ladies is talent. No talent that can be sold is always flawed. Oh, Georgiana dear I'm also good at the piano, how about you play a piece later?"

Although Georgiana didn't have much contact with her aunt, she also understood her arbitrariness, so she got up slightly and agreed.She suddenly felt that her brother was really pitiful, and it was not a good thing to be forced to marry Miss de Bowie.Although Louisa is strong, she is more gentle and considerate, and does not have the frightening desire to control like her aunt.Georgiana sighed, she only hoped that Louisa could become her sister-in-law smoothly.

Seeing Georgiana's expected promise, Madam Catherine nodded proudly, and then said to Elizabeth: "Miss Bennett, how about you? Are you good at playing the piano?"

Elizabeth shook her head: "No, not at all."

Madam Catherine was not surprised at all, and asked coldly: "So? Painting? French? Italian?"

Elizabeth frowned and replied, "No, I don't even know."

Mrs. Catherine raised her eyebrows: "Oh, dear Miss Bennett, you don't know anything, but you are not ashamed at all. You are really good. Mr. Collins? Is this the... candidate you have chosen? "

Mr. Collins hurried out, kissed Mrs. Catherine's arm, and then said respectfully: "Oh, dear lady. As you know, I have to inherit the property of the Bennett family. I chose Miss Bennett just to make up for it. It's just their family."

Mrs. Catherine reluctantly accepted this answer, and told Mr. Collins: "Well, I originally planned to let you marry a woman who can calculate and arrange income properly. You don't have to have a good family background, but you have to grow up. She is lively and able to do things. However, this lady seems to only meet the conditions of being lively and not having a good family background. I think you have to think about it carefully, and don't lose your marriage because of your kind compensation. Marry a Wife, being able to do things is the most important thing."

Elizabeth could hardly bear it anymore. She was a calm and witty girl, but no girl could calm down when faced with such pickiness.She almost wanted to refute, but in the end she sighed helplessly: "Yes, you are right! I don't want to marry Mr. Collins either."

Mrs. Catherine frowned, looked at Collins, and said decisively: "Then change it! Mr. Collins, is she the only daughter in the Bennett family?"

"No, no." Collins saw that his benefactor finally asked him, and quickly replied, "There is another sister who is about to be engaged. The other three sisters are very lively." In Mr. Collins' opinion , even Bennett's nerdy Third Miss is lively enough.

Mrs. Catherine nodded understandingly: "Let's change it to another one. Compensation, any one is fine." After speaking, she signaled Miss de Baoer to start playing.

Elizabeth was silent all afternoon.She was so worried that although Lady Catherine solved a bad marriage for herself, her sisters would suffer!Cousin Collins almost obeyed Lady Catherine's words as the Queen's order!He will definitely find his sisters, her sisters are still so young!Under my mother's bewitching, I might be tricked by Mr. Collins!

Elizabeth, who returned home, quickly told the three younger sisters the news.It's just that they were all laughing and joking and didn't take it seriously, which made Elizabeth very worried.Seeing her worrying, the third sister, Mary, held a book and said solemnly: "Lizzy, you are too worried. In fact, it's no big deal. Lydia and the others are lively and charming, but they are too young, and their mothers are too worried." I would not be willing to let them marry. I am the only one of the right age, but what am I afraid of? Marriage is just that kind of thing. Although Mr. Collins is a bit annoying, I am not an attractive little girl. Even Mr. Collins may not choose me, so you don't have to worry."

Elizabeth sighed: "Mary, you are a very cute little girl."

Not to mention Mrs. Bennet's aching nerves when she learned that poor Elizabeth had been abandoned.We return to Netherfield.

After Elizabeth and Mr. Collins left, Mrs. Catherine said with the same conclusion: "Although that Miss Elizabeth has a beautiful appearance, she doesn't have a charming family background, let alone a good education. This is really a pity." matter."

Mr. Darcy didn't answer, he only knew that he just needed to keep silent.However, the following words made him unable to remain silent any longer.

"Darcy, at the next ball, your cousin, Miss de Baoer will be your dance partner." Mrs. Catherine informed without any room for maneuver.

The dance partner is the closest person to be the dance partner.An unmarried man's dance partner is usually either the woman he is courting or a close relative.Lady Catherine's intentions were clear at a glance.

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