Dear Mr. Darcy [Pride and Prejudice]

Netherfield was particularly lively today.The carriages stopped on the side of the road under the guidance of the servants, and the gentlemen got off their horses neatly and stretched out their hands to the carriages.Often, before the ladies come out, the feathers on the hats or the lace skirts slip out of the car door first.In the case of being extremely gorgeously dressed, how to step down from the carriage gracefully, the ladies showed their skills.Some took off their obstructive hats first, and some asked servants to help lift their skirts.

There was still a faint yellow light in the sky, and hundreds of candles had already been lit in the room.Tableware and wall decorations glisten in the candlelight.

The gentlemen who arrived earlier raised their wine glasses and talked loudly while sipping.The ladies are not interested in these topics, and stand aside to comment on the costume jewelry seen today.Large and gorgeous skirts are popular this year. Every lady's skirts are decorated with complicated patterns and a lot of lace. From a distance, they look like clusters of flowers.

Country dances are much more lively than London dances.The voice of the waiter reporting the visitor was almost drowned out.But for those who are interested, this is not an obstacle.

"Mr. Bennet, Mrs. Bennet, Miss Bennet, Miss Elizabeth, Miss Mary, Miss Kate, and Miss Lydia."

Emma was sitting on the sofa talking to Georgiana when Charlie, who had been a little restless, stood up suddenly.Emma looked up, and it turned out that the Bennet family had arrived.Unlike the original first encounter, after Charlie and Catherine arrived, Jane and Elizabeth were sent to Netherfield Gardens as guests, and Charlie met Jane at this time.Despite the change of time and place, Charlie still fell in love with Jane at first sight.So he was the most active person in organizing the ball, even the playful George was not as enthusiastic as he was.Charlie's efforts were not in vain, and Jane really came.

Emma and Georgiana exchanged a knowing look.In order not to make Charlie appear too abrupt, Emma took Georgiana to meet him and greeted the Bennet family.Starting with Emma, ​​Charlie naturally talked to his beloved girl.

Emma, ​​Georgiana, and the Bennett family didn't want to disturb them, and walked towards the sofa area tacitly.Seeing that no one was paying attention, Emma blinked at Elizabeth and teased in a low voice: "For this day, he went to the town five times in person to buy what he needs as soon as possible."

Of course Elizabeth was very happy to hear the news. She had a good impression of Charlie, and felt that he was a gentle, handsome and personable gentleman, and after going home last time, Jane also showed a little strangeness.Although with her cautious and introverted character, she would not reveal anything when she only met once, but Elizabeth, as her sister, knew her very well and knew that Jane must have a crush on Charlie.It would be great if Charlie liked Jane very much.

Mrs. Bennet was so pleased with Charles' attentions that she would have been tempted to say something if it had not been for the presence of Emma and Georgiana.With Emma by her side, although it was inconvenient to say those words, she could inquire about Charlie's attitude.

Emma knew what she was going to say when Mrs. Bennet wanted to speak, and she didn't want to tell Mrs. Bennet.Emma reveals to Elizabeth how much Charlie looks forward to the ball because she wants Jane to be brave.As long as Jane behaves a little differently, Emma can persuade Mr. Darcy to stay out of Charlie's affairs.The premise is that both Elizabeth and Jane are well-measured people and will not cause trouble to the extent that it will affect Jane's reputation.But Mrs. Bennet is not sure. When she is not sure about Charlie's attitude, she will let Jane ride alone as a guest. If she gets Emma's affirmation and knows that Charlie really likes Jane, maybe she will do bad things with good intentions.Emma didn't want to say it, so she pre-empted it. "You are so beautiful today. I didn't recognize you at the door just now. I thought the Bennet family had another daughter."

Mrs. Bennet immediately covered her mouth with a flap and giggled. "You're exaggerating."

"Do you think I'm exaggerating? Of course not. Who doesn't think your dress looks stunning today? The use of lace makes your waist as slender as a tree branch. One of my distant cousins ​​has been struggling with how to keep her waist straight after she gave birth. Thin back to the original level. Please tell me the secret, and I will write to her when I get back."

In fact, Emma's skills are so-so, but Mrs. Bennet is quite coaxing.A smile almost spilled over her face. "Actually, there is no secret. Since I was a girl, my waist has not been easy to get thicker. Although my cheeks have become rounder in recent years, I can still wear the original skirt."

Georgiana and Emma had an understanding, and Elizabeth knew Mrs. Bennet well.The two echoed each other, interjecting a word or two of praise from time to time.Although Georgiana was shy, and could only repeat Emma's words when she blushed, and Elizabeth felt ashamed to say exaggerated compliments, Mrs. Bennet was happy enough.Asking about Charlie's attitude was forgotten.

Jane was embarrassed to talk to Charlie, and after a few words, she returned to the sofa and sat with her family.Seeing Jane, Mrs. Bennet remembered her original question, but she couldn't ask Emma about it in front of Jane, so she had to find another time.

The first dance was about to begin, and several men walked over side by side.Charlie came to invite Jane, and Jane shyly put her hand on his, and silently agreed.Neither brother chose his sister.Mr. Darcy bent over Emma. "Mayi?" He said softly and sincerely. At this moment, he was not at all like the arrogant and rigid Mr. Darcy in the eyes of others.

Emma's smile flowed out naturally.She put her hand up. "certainly."

George goes to Georgiana.Compared with the other two pairs, their attitude is much more natural.George asked Georgiana to be his partner for the first dance, partly because Mr. Darcy had invited Emma, ​​and partly because she was standing not far behind him.The lady's name may not be familiar to everyone, her name is Emily, a fellow of Emma who also came from time travel.

When Georgiana walked onto the dance floor with George on her arm, she couldn't help but glance over there.

George noticed.He was not particularly careful, but Georgiana was in poor health, and he was always careful with her.George lowered his voice and pretended to complain: "Hey, this beautiful lady, maybe you would like to pay more attention to your handsome dance partner?"

Georgiana was amused.She looked there not because of George, but because she felt that Miss Emily and Emma were alike in some places.She couldn't tell exactly where, but both of them had a feeling that they were different from ordinary ladies.For example, a few days ago, Miss Emily's parents brought her to Longbourne and invited George and others to visit.Probably because George sent Miss Emily back to her mother last time, the story of the hero saving the beauty will never be outdated, and her parents felt that the two might have a relationship.Miss Emily, however, refused very simply.Georgiana overhears Emily arguing with her mother as she passes the stairs. "I can live well myself." Georgiana still remembers this sentence, because it is so unusual.Just now Miss Emily rejected a man who wanted to invite her to dance. The gesture made Georgiana feel that she was serious about what she said, but it was a little too sharp.Compared with her, although Emma also has a hard thing on her body, but Emma wraps it in a polite attitude, which makes her look much softer.