beauty and money

After saying these words, Benest immediately regretted that he was too reckless.His face was flushed, as if he was about to suffocate. Mary immediately ignored his words as if she didn't hear him, and he immediately changed the subject.He was annoyed that he was too impatient, she must think he was stupid, but he needed money too much, just as he saw that this young woman needed marriage.Isn't it just right that they get what they want from each other?Mary did not despise poverty, and she was able to help him generously, and they both benefited from each other's peace.

Then the atmosphere between Mr. Benest and Mary was very awkward. They both wanted to go back to the hotel quickly. Mary wanted to agree for a moment in her heart, but then she felt that she was simply stupid. She had already passed At the age of passion and impulsiveness, I don't want to entrust myself to a complete stranger.

After returning to the hotel, it was already getting dark. Gryen had no doubts about Miss Mary's going out, because she thought that Miss Mary would never pay attention to marriage, and she didn't have to worry about it when she was with other gentlemen. What an astonishing thing, she was almost like a nun in the eyes of men.Mary clutched her heart. She wondered if she had some kind of heartache. There was always a feeling of backflow of blood in her heart, which made her uncomfortable for a moment.

On the other side, Benest was lying on the bed that was too small for him. He really didn't know how he would propose to Mary. She was short, stunted, ugly, and stubborn. Maybe it was for the riches, after all, she He may be the heir of a rich woman, but it is only possible. The former self may turn to pursue Mrs. Graillis instead of such a girl. She will only be a springboard for him to meet his wife, that's all.

In the early morning of the next day, Mary urged Grian to go downstairs for dinner so that he could leave early.She ate a quick meal provided by her boss.The reason why they came down so early was to avoid Mr. Benest, but obviously Mr. Benest also had this intention, so the two met unexpectedly again, because they only nodded to each other to say hello That's it, Grian didn't see this cryptic eye contact at all, he just took a few extra glances at Mr. Benest because of his handsome appearance, and she whispered in Miss Mary's ear, asking her to pay more attention to this handsome man. Mary promised embarrassingly but avoided the gentleman's face involuntarily.

Fortunately, there are not many people at this moment, and even the hotel owner is leaning on the counter to doze off a little. The morning sun is always cool, especially in the near autumn, when it is cool and bright.Mr. Benest's beauty is really fascinating, against the light, every strand of hair seems to be shining, not to mention that he also has golden-red hair, which looks like red-hot copper wire at this moment.Compared with Mary's evasive gaze, Mr. Benest's gaze seemed to glance back and forth, which made Mary very uncomfortable, and returned to her room to tidy up and salute after a hasty breakfast.

Before getting into the carriage, Mary asked Grein to take the salute first, and she went back to pick up the hat left in the room.When he reached the stairs, the innkeeper was standing at Mr. Benest's door and said loudly to him: "Sir, it's really impossible. I have already credited you for breakfast this morning, and it is already owed." Twelve shillings, I can't give you any more credit, and I'm afraid you've got another idea."

"I'm just a little nervous recently, and the turnover will be turned around soon, and the annual salary will be paid out soon." This is the voice of Mr. Benest. His voice is a little urgent and unnatural, and it can be heard that he wants to lower his voice as much as possible. I don't want people to know.

"Hmph, I'm so sorry, I'm sorry, sir, I'm afraid I have something to do first." The voice was still loud and mocking, and then there were footsteps.The boss wobbled over and met Mary who was going upstairs, and when he walked past her, he looked at Mary a few more times.

Mary went upstairs to retrieve the old-fashioned millinery hat that had been left on the bed, and after thinking for a while, she took out a small bag from her petticoat pocket, which was less than £3 in total, which she had brought with her when she came out. I wanted to buy some books or other small things, but I was warmly received by Mrs. Graillis, and she didn't spend the money.

So Mary gently knocked on Mr. Benest's door. He opened the door with his shirt collar unbuttoned, his face was flushed, and his eyes seemed a little red and swollen. Mary thought he might be crying, but when he thought of a big man like It's a little ridiculous to cry like a little girl, but I hope he just didn't wake up.Mary laughed a little in her heart, because this gentleman looked really pitiful, trying his best to hide his embarrassment.

"Mr. Benest, I don't know if this is offensive, but I think we should be more frank. If you refuse me out of self-esteem, I will not be surprised, but please believe me, I don't have the slightest sympathy for you. After all, this A small amount of money is not considered a favor to you, and I will not reciprocate it. I just lent it to you, and you need to return it to me with interest.” Mary gave all her change Benest, it's not that she doesn't want to give more, but she doesn't have that much money on hand, and she is reluctant to use her savings to help a stranger. Mary feels that she is simply too charitable, probably Mr. Benest His face can really soften a woman's heart.

She shoved the money into Mr. Benest's hand with barely a chance to react, and turned around to leave. She didn't even have time to hear Mr. Benest's thanks, and left immediately.Since the quick action did not make the coachman who was waiting for her to go on the road complain endlessly, he lowered his head and pulled his hat as a salute, and the hat didn't even leave his head for half a cent.

After Mary got in the car, she didn't say anything to Grian. She understood that something had happened between them. After hearing Grian's words, although it seemed plain on the surface, she felt sad after all.It seems that the relationship between the two of them who became close relatives in the strange place of Nemer began to return to master and servant again.

When I was invited to the manor, it was the end of summer, and England, which had already entered autumn, exuded a lazy chill. The leaves changed color quietly and fell from the branches without people noticing. What a day for harvest and dance.Compared with the severe cold in winter when people are too lazy to go out, compared with the scorching heat in summer when people don’t want to be exposed to the sun, this beautiful season can only be compared with it, and maybe spring can’t be compared with it, because of the upcoming harvest day.The whole of England will be immersed in the joy of abundance, and the nobles will have more time to prepare for balls and make marriages.

Compared with the crowded and cramped times, there are only a couple in the carriage today.From time to time, the young wife looked at Mary without even raising her eyelids. She stayed on her old-fashioned clothes and young face, wondering why this woman dressed as a girl's hairdress looked like a widow.Usually people start talking about the weather, then food, alcohol, etc. It would be very elegant to talk about poetry and philosophy.

Mary looked out the window absent-mindedly. In fact, she kept recalling the scene of Mr. Benest's marriage proposal in her mind. The future and future of Mr.Not even the strange events at Nemer Manor and the strange man distracted her one iota, and she felt distraught, not caring whether the sun was shining or the autumn wind was blowing.

Mary's face was a little blushing, she didn't know it at all, Gryen stared outside the whole time, for fear of offending the other two people in the carriage, facing the tender words of those two people, she acted like she had nothing to do with herself and turned a deaf ear .Although none of the boys proposed to her, and she thought it was impossible for her, her heart beat for the boy passing by outside the car window, especially the couple who really made people blush.

The two young girls completely avoided them. This is because the wife felt that the atmosphere in the carriage was very strange. She stared at the two girls for a while, and saw that one of them was absent-minded and blushing, and the other stared outside with a smile. These two girls are coveting something, yes, they are hiding their prying eyes on their husbands.

"The weather is really nice today, isn't it? Mr. Spencer." The wife hugged her husband's arm and hugged him intimately. Obviously, her husband was ashamed of such an intimate act in front of outsiders, and responded somewhat unnaturally: " That's true, Mrs. Spencer." There was some flush in the husband's long, thin cheeks.

The wife covered her mouth and laughed and said, "Look at you, we are already a couple, yet you're still so shy." As she spoke, she took her husband's hand forcefully, for fear that the two young girls sitting in the car would have any trouble. Think about it.The man is obviously not used to pretending to be sweet in front of strangers. God knows that they have been married for six months since they met, and the number of times they have met can be counted. He often doubts whether his marriage is hasty, but gentlemen should not invest too much When it comes to love, they should establish a well-matched marriage, and then go all out to maintain their families and careers, and put more energy outside.

"Well, dear sir, is there anything about your wife that makes you dissatisfied? Is your love as sincere as your oath, oh, my good sir." She leaned into her husband's arms, Almost the whole body is attached to the husband.

"Mrs. Spencer, I think this is rude. I'm sorry ladies. My wife loves me very much." But I don't love her very much. I don't know what she has besides her pretty face. care.The gentleman added in his heart that his wife's acting like a baby regardless of the occasion made him feel hot on his face.

Most of the relatives and friends around him got married within a year of acquaintance. They seldom get married because of love, but fall in love for the sake of marriage.His wife's overly lively character is not quiet enough for him, but she is beautiful enough, with a sweet face and a generous dowry, but in life, he always feels that he cannot communicate well with her. He is the person who is most ashamed to express his emotions. He is deep and restrained, but his wife's behavior always makes him feel embarrassed. For example, there are two unmarried ladies in the carriage now. His wife's behavior will make them feel uncomfortable, which is too rude.

Seemingly feeling that her husband's response was not warm enough, she immediately complained to Mary, who seemed to be the host: "Dear miss, you come to judge, I love my husband with all my heart, but he is lukewarm to me, oh , it must be difficult for such a lacking man to please a lady like you."

When she went towards Mary, Mary hardly realized that it was talking to her, she had never been asked like that before.He didn't even notice the embarrassing 'sweet talk' between the couple.She just said as if she just realized it: "Ma'am, I'm not hard to please, anyone can chat with me as long as they share the same interests." Mary is no longer as embarrassed as before and speechless , she smiled generously and showed no interest in talking, which made the lady feel a little bored.

"Oh, so what are you interested in?" Madam asked casually with a slightly disdainful tone. She didn't expect such a humble woman to have any talents. Her talents must be mediocre with her appearance.

"I like the piano very much, but I can't play it very well. I also like painting, but only for appreciation." Mary still took her disdainful tone calmly. She used to suffer from the ridicule of such people, but she realized her pain in the end It is what they find pleasant to talk about. Her weakness and compromise will only lead to more ridicule. Only when she is strong enough to show that she doesn't care will this kind of person feel bored and stop talking about her.

"So, what do you think of Purcell's music? He's a great British composer, and I really like his dance music. It's upbeat and melodious. Oh, have you ever heard of him? After all, not everyone Know whose masterpiece they dance to."

"I'm not familiar with it. Mozart is my favorite, and Beethoven is also my favorite." Mary didn't even use an honorific title in her speech, and she replied a little impatiently. She knew who Purcell was, but his works she liked. Never felt practiced.

The lady laughed contemptuously. She said, "Mozart is good, but who is Beethoven? Is he British? The name doesn't sound like it."

At this time, Mary didn't want to talk to the lady at all, so she had to explain patiently: "He is a German. Although he is very young, he has made great achievements. Many people love his music."

"Oh, it turned out to be a German, so I'm not interested. Unless he is a master, how can an unknown person compare with the native British composers." The lady's remarks really made Mary feel ignorant. She didn't answer her again, and the lady pretended not to notice Mary's indifference, and turned her head to look at Grian. Although she was just a humble maid, she could still have a short chat to pass the boredom of the journey. It's a pity that Grian is a cautious woman. No matter what the lady said, she would smile and nod in agreement, and she couldn't get any useful information out of it, so the lady immediately calmed down. The stupid servant woman spoke.