Drift [Gone with the Wind Drift Doujin BL]

The next day, Scott and Rhett came to Aunt Pitty's house early, and drove away from Peachtree Street with the joyful Scarlett, Melanie and Aunt Pitty, and went to the woodland to collect decorations such as pines and cypresses. Prepared for a bazaar to be held that evening for the benefit of the hospital.

The sun shone under the big trees with branches like arches, and the red soil avenue was mottled in the shade of the trees, and the passing horseshoes raised clouds of red dust.

A wagon was ahead, carrying four stout Negroes with axes ready to chop evergreens and rip vines from them; Baskets, lunchboxes made of oak strips, and a dozen watermelons.Two of the blacks had banjos and harmonicas, and they were playing "Jane the Knight, If You Wanna Have a Happy Day" with gusto.Behind them came a large procession of girls in thin calico dresses, veils, hats and long gloves to protect their skin, with little parasols on their heads.

Scott was very happy to see Scarlett and Melanie arm in arm, whispering and laughing from time to time.

As expected of Scarlett, she is a very strong and kind girl, put down

The older ladies were calm and smiling among the laughter and the banter of the wagons and carriages.The convalescents from the hospital were crowded among the burly chaperones and the slender girls, who were allowed to make wild jokes.Officers on horseback lazily moved beside the wagons... Wheels rattling, spurs clinking, golden braids gleaming, parasols bumping back and forth, fans waving, blacks singing... and everyone left Peach Tree Street went to gather green branches and green leaves, hold a picnic and eat watermelon.

Rhett watched in amazement as Scott cut open a watermelon with his bare hands, spilling watermelon juice all over his mouth, so he reluctantly tucked a handkerchief into his neckline to prevent his coat from being stained.

The bazaar was held in this long exhibition hall.The place until this afternoon was an empty, ugly coach hall, and the girls and wives had taken great pains to make it pretty.All the candles and candlesticks in Atlanta gathered here tonight, silver candlesticks with a dozen crooked arms and porcelain bases densely covered with vivid human figures.The bronze candlesticks are solemn and upright, they all hold candles of different sizes and colors, the candles exude the scent of laurel, stand on the gun racks that run through the entire hall, on the tables decorated with flowers, on the booth counters , Even on the open window sills, the warm summer breeze makes the slightly swaying candles extraordinarily bright.

The large, ugly chandelier in the center of the hall, hanging from some rusty chains from the ceiling, had been completely transformed with coiled ivy and wild vines.These vines are already withering due to the smoke from the lamp.There are many fragrant pine branches at the foot of the four walls, and several corners are decorated like gazebos, which are places where old ladies and their companions like to sit.Here and there hung long strands of ivy, vines, and oxtail vines, forming garlands on the walls, turning into emerald tassels on the windows, and fanning out all the stalls surrounded by brightly colored sackcloth.Here and there amidst the greenery, on the flag and flags, the Confederate stars shone brightly against a background of red and blue.

In the middle of the evening's bazaar, Dr. Meade makes a startling announcement: Every man who wants to dance must pay to compete for a partner.Seeing Scarlett's impatient eyes and slapping feet from a distance, Scott imitated Rhett's appearance and smiled, and then called out a number: "100 yuan—gold coins."

The waltz was a group dance. Scott held his sister's waist and suddenly found that he was already half a head taller than Scarlett.While twirling and exchanging partners, Scott brushed the corner of Rhett's fluttering blouse -- Rhett was dancing with petite Melanie.Although there was a huge difference in height between the two, Rhett led Melanie and danced beautifully.

Scott didn't like waltzes because they were staggered at a 45-degree angle and kept changing partners.You have no way of knowing whether the person in your arms is the original one at the end of a waltz.

After the music ended, Scott discovered a fact: Scarlett danced and disappeared, but it was Rhett who stood beside him leisurely.

Shortly after Rhett went to Nassau, and Scott stayed in Atlanta on errands to accompany his sister, Melanie, Aunt Pitty, and Uncle Henry.A few months later, as autumn fell as promised in Atlanta, the long and narrow Atlantis, which smuggled the blockade, was at Charleston's pier—after leaving Nassau, sailing on a moonless and starless night For a full ten hours, avoiding the blockade of the northern warships.

Rhett Butler leaped from the boat into the blinding gaslight and bustle of longshoremen, descending like a pagan god among the worshiping crowd.

Scott held Rhett's hand the moment Rhett jumped off the deck: "This time is more thrilling than the last time, Rhett, and then..." He took out his silver pocket watch and looked, " In less than a quarter of an hour, the sun will come out."

"Anyway, I managed to evade the Yankees again and get the cargo in."

"I don't even look at who transformed the boat so nimbly and quickly." Scott didn't let go of his hand.

"Come on," Rhett waved his other hand casually, took out a handkerchief from Scott's coat pocket and wiped the dust off his sleeves, pretending, "Anyway, your people will look at this shipment Into the warehouse. Want to have breakfast with me?"

Scott complained in a low voice: "I've already eaten at home." But he still nodded and said, "Give me a minute to explain to the clerk some precautions. This time you smuggled a large amount of wool, we must prevent insects and moisture .”

"You don't have to do everything yourself, baby. It's not going to do you any good except tire yourself out and increase the clerk's dependence on you!"

The first ray of dawn broke through the sky, and Scott hadn't returned yet.Rhett stood on the battery, looking at the city he had betrayed and that had betrayed him.The air is filled with the smell of salt, seaweed and fish, which together make up the strange freshness of the seaside.Sentinels in gray military uniforms walked around, raising their binoculars to look at the distant Federation warships from time to time.

In the Charleston market, fishmongers and butchers shouted, while servants and wives haggled over the prices of their stalls.

"You must find a chance to see your sister and mother, Rhett, they miss you very much." Scott drank a cup of black tea without sugar.

"I have to thank you for taking care of my mother and sister during this time. Although I was considered a traitor by my father, it is strange that he is willing to treat you warmly." Rhett was full of energy and spirits, and he could not see the slightest He spent a thrilling sleepless night.He leaned against the table like a Leaning Tower of Pisa with more decorations and more curves.Rhett's wet black hair stood back, and a few disobedient, sticky strands fell from the corner of his forehead, smoother than tassels.The sleeves of his plaid shirt were rolled up, and his upper arm was completely exposed, hairy and muscular as well.From time to time, he greets people, shakes hands, or shares a few wisecracks.

Scott brought Rhett a cup of coffee, a few slices of bread with peanut butter on the plate, and continued the conversation: "How difficult and great it is for women in the South outside."

"Yes, it is great."

Why do good words always turn sour when they come out of Rhett's mouth?I remember Rhett actually respected women, at least he never discriminated against this gender.

Scott expands: "Our Southern ladies are bred from birth to be showpieces, to be sympathetic and engaging listeners, to be pitiful, flattering, empty-headed beauties. Cultivation is responsible for managing the complicated and exhausting chores in the big family, as well as the laborious work of a large number of servants who often fight openly and secretly - so that the hostess should be busy with the exquisite embroidery work of silk thread color matching, while keeping the house, garden, kitchen, and downstairs People are in order. Guests are entertained, families are accommodated, the windows must be polished and bright, the brass must be polished to a shine, and the drawing room must have a well-groomed, poised, chattering, versatile hostess, Rhett. , This simply surpasses the limit of human beings! But there are still so many southern ladies who have done it!"

He had never enjoyed the traditional Charleston gatherings, such as the ones at Pauline and Aunt Eulalie's every afternoon.Everyone would re-examine and review all kinds of trivial and trivial gossip in Charleston, compare their family trees with each other, and relish the little scandal.

Attending this kind of party seems like every afternoon is as long as a year. If the devil appears wrapped in smoke, Scott is willing to exchange his soul for a less boring afternoon.

"For example, your respected mother, and the equally highly respected Mrs. Wilkes, they are women I respect, but unfortunately I don't have such good fortune as you." Rhett took a sip of the coffee cup from his hand , said indignantly, "You mischievous kid, how much milk do you add to your coffee? Tell me, don't you make coffee directly with milk?"

Scott nodded, and said calmly and nonchalantly, "That's right, milk has a calming effect, you need to get a good night's sleep."

Rhett's two thick black eyebrows clashed together, pretending to be threatening and vicious, and said: "What I need most now is to give you a good beating, take off your pants and slap your ass hard."

Scott shifted the subject just in time for the safety of his own ass: "Did the voyage go well, Rhett?" he asked knowingly.

"Mr. Lincoln sent more and more warships, and even transformed the captured Confederate ships into warships. The encirclement is constantly tightening." Reiter reluctantly drank the coffee with too strong milk flavor or the milk with too weak coffee flavor, dark black Tapping the wooden tabletop with his fingers, "In eighteen months, baby," Rhett subconsciously lowered his voice, "I'm afraid it will be difficult for us to pass the blockade."

"President Lincoln's move is really ruthless and stupid. All the ports on the coastline of nearly [-] kilometers in the south, and even the Mississippi River will fall under the control of the northern warships, and even use the Mississippi River to dismember the Confederacy. But since the 'blockade ’, according to international law, it is tacitly recognized that the southern states are another country, not rebellious states within a country.” Scott said angrily, but his voice was also lowered.

"This westerner with a long, thin face like a horse is a thoroughly dangerous person, and he will completely destroy everything in the South." Rhett came to a firm conclusion.

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