[Comprehensive classics] Darcy or Brandon

As an older sister, Anne accompanied Mr. Bull to the first dance. During the period, the two chatted a lot, and Annie also got a preliminary understanding of Mr. Bull's situation.Mr. Bull was born in a declining noble family. He was the second son of the family. Due to his parents' partiality, he only inherited a small house in the country. In order to maintain a decent life for himself, Mr. Bull started his own business. the road.It seems a bit forced and helpless, but Mr. Juble himself said that he likes being a businessman very much, and he enjoys the process of buying and selling goods to make money.

After the dance ended, Mr. Bull led Annie down the dance floor, and said with a little trepidation in his heart: "Miss Steele, I hope you don't think my preferences are not elegant enough and too depraved."

"No, Mr. Bull, you have to believe that no matter what status a person is now, as long as he can earn money openly, he is worthy of respect from others. And I don't think there is anything wrong with liking making money. In fact, everyone in the world Everyone likes money, but some arty people feel that money is stained with copper, so many people who want to make themselves look noble agree with these words, but we all know that no matter what these people say, they don't hate money in their hearts Mr. Bull, you are just frankly speaking what you think in your heart, which will not be looked down upon in the slightest, your preferences are very legitimate and very normal." Annie said frankly, after more than an hour of chatting Well, Anne knew that Mr. Bull was a straightforward person, so she didn't beat around the bush anymore, and just added some obedient words to her words.

"Hehe, Miss Steele, what you said is really correct. There are few ladies with your knowledge in this world." Mr. Bull laughed loudly.

Annie lowered her head modestly, "No, I believe there are still many ladies who think like me in this world, but they haven't met a gentleman like Mr. Bull who expresses his frank thoughts."

"Miss Steele, it's been a pleasure chatting with you."

"It was a pleasure chatting with you, Mr. Bull."

Anne saluted and then separated from Mr. Bull. Lucy was chatting with a gentleman. When she saw Annie coming, she immediately ended the conversation with that gentleman. She approached Anne and asked in a low voice, "How is that Mr. Bull?"

"He's not bad." Annie thought for a while and said.

"So you like him? I think he looks very masculine and looks rich. If he really runs a textile factory, he must be very rich."

"You like him? I don't think Mr. Bull's looks are your type."

"As long as the rich men are not unsightly or wretched, then they are the type I like." Lucy said.

"Lucy!" Annie glared at Lucy and said, "What nonsense are you talking about?"

Lucy didn't care much about Annie's anger, took a sip of wine and said, "Don't be angry, Annie, you can ask all the single ladies in this ballroom, I think they will definitely agree with what I said."

Annie snatched the wine glass from Lucy's hand, and warned: "Lucy, if you dare to say these words in front of outsiders, I guarantee that your reputation will be ruined at this ball."

"Annie, I'm not a fool, you are my sister, that's why I said these things." Lucy said, took back her glass and walked away with a smile.

For the second dance, Mr. Bull invited Lucy, while Anne was invited by Mr. Thomas Palmer. This gentleman works in the government and is said to be preparing to run for a parliamentarian recently.

Mr. Palmer's personality is a bit cold, and he seldom speaks during the dance. Annie had to find a safe topic to talk to Mr. Palmer about his wife and praised her lively and funny in order not to cause silence.

"You mean Charlotte, oh, actually, I just came from Barton, Devon, so I'm still tired from the journey, but she doesn't look tired at all."

"So did you and your wife spend Christmas in Barton? Is there your manor there?" Lucy asked casually.

"No, that's my wife's natal home, and we spend almost every Christmas there. My wife likes festivals with lots of people, and we have many relatives in Barton." Mr. Palmer pursed his lips Said, it seems that he doesn't like his wife's natal family very much, and he doesn't seem to like crowded places very much.

"Is your wife's natal family in Barton? There is a distant relative of us there, who should be my aunt and Lucy's aunt, who lives in Barton. I don't know if your wife knows her." Anne said, in recent years She and Lucy have lived in almost all relatives' homes. They have actually inquired about that distant relative, but this distant relative has not contacted their family for many years, so Anne and Lucy are embarrassed to write rashly. letter in the past.

"Really? Then you must tell me the name of your distant relative. My wife likes to make friends very much. I think she must know all the information about Barton very well." Mr. Palmer took a Said in a slightly mocking tone, it seems that this gentleman has a habit of speaking with some sarcasm in his tone, if he doesn't bring a little bit of irony, he will feel uncomfortable all over.

"I don't know the exact name. I also heard from my mother a few years ago. Her surname is Jennings. Her husband died a long time ago. She raised her two daughters alone. I don't know the rest."

"Oh, sorry, let's ask my wife, Miss Steele, the distant relative you mentioned is my mother-in-law, my wife's mother." Mr. Palmer said, blinking his eyes, as if Lamenting fate.

"This is really a coincidence, Mr. Palmer, so we are still relatives!" Anne said in surprise, she felt a little embarrassed.

"Yes, my wife will be very happy to have two more relatives. She always thinks the more relatives the better, regardless of the endless troubles caused by too messy relationships. Oh, of course, she I have nothing to do every day, and I also like to intervene in solving these troublesome things." Mr. Palmer said, he didn't feel that what happened just now was embarrassing at all.

Mrs. Palmer's wife, Mrs. Charlotte Palmer, is a very beautiful little woman. She loves her husband very much. Even when she is dancing, she always pays attention to Mr. Palmer's movements, so he It was soon discovered that Mr. Palmer seemed to be chatting with Annie very happily, so she ran over as soon as the music ended, and said with a smile: "Mr. Palmer, it seems that you have found a good friend."

"Oh, Charlotte, we're talking about you and your mother!" said Mr. Palmer.

"Oh, what about us?"

"I chatted with Miss Steele just now and found out that we are relatives. Miss Steele said that she should call my mother-in-law an aunt."

"Really?" exclaimed Mrs. Palmer immediately in surprise. "Oh, that's really wonderful. My mother will be very happy to have two beautiful ladies as nieces. Of course, Palmer and I Sir is also very happy to be relatives with you and your sister. I will write to my mother at night and tell her that she has two more beautiful ladies as nieces. She will definitely invite you to live in Barton for a while, I don't know if you will be free next year. Barton's scenery is very nice, and I think you and your sister will love the scenery there."

"Lucy and I must have time, and I think we will enjoy the scenery there," said Anne.

The dance ended with laughter and laughter. Anne didn't hide in the corner for a night of eating and drinking as expected, but the night was definitely not bad. First, she got to know Mr. Bull, a nice gentleman, and then they Found two good relatives and definitely paid off the dance.

After returning home and washing up briefly, the two lay on the bed. Lucy complained to Annie: "Mr. Bull has been asking about you. I think he must have fallen in love with you, Annie."

"Even if he fell in love with me so what, Bull will only stay in Ramsgate for three days now, no matter how fast and strong the feelings are, it is impossible for him to propose to me in three days, even if he does propose to me It’s impossible for me to casually agree to a request from a gentleman I’m not familiar with that will affect my happiness for the rest of my life.” Annie sat in front of the mirror and combed her hair casually, then put away the clothes she was wearing tonight Jewelry climbed onto the bed.

There are enough spare rooms in Steele's house now, but the two sisters decided to sleep together as they did when they were children, which would not only save firewood and candles, but also facilitate cleaning.Moreover, the two sisters sleep in the same quilt in winter, which is much warmer than sleeping alone.

Lucy pulled the quilt up to her chin, stretched out a hand from the side to press the quilt, and said with a comfortable sigh of relief: "Annie, if it's another lady, she will be more than happy to agree."

"You also said that it is another lady." Annie said, in fact, if there is such an opportunity, she is quite willing to agree in her heart. After all, after marrying a rich gentleman, her life will be much easier and she can be safe and rich. She can spend the rest of her life comfortably, but she can't pass the test in her heart.Anne has not reached the point of no choice, and now she still has a certain right to choose. Before that, she will not be the same as the ladies of this era, and only value the money and status of the future husband when dealing with marriage.

"Yes sister, you are always the most special one." Lucy pursed her lips speechlessly.

"Sleep, Lucy, we are all tired tonight, take a good rest, or you won't be able to get up tomorrow." Annie patted Lucy's arm under the quilt and said.