Dear Mr. Darcy [Pride and Prejudice]

Chapter 73 Misunderstanding Resolved

The same goes for the two on the other side.As soon as the dance was over, Charlie looked at Jane reluctantly.Sweat was dripping from her plump forehead, and her cheeks were slightly red, making her look even more attractive.But this is the second time the two have just met, and Charlie is worried that inviting Jane to the second dance will offend the shy Jane, so he first sends Jane back to her family, and then goes back to Catherine.

Charlie was a little worried about his always proud older sister.It was Catherine who hinted at his visit to Longborn this time to invite Mr. Darcy.Charlie knew what Catherine was thinking.He didn't quite agree, because Mr. Darcy didn't seem to have the slightest affection for Catherine, and he was worried that Catherine would be hurt.However, Mr. Darcy has not been close to any lady in recent years. Sometimes it seems to Charlie that maybe Mr. Darcy will never fall in love in his life. If Mr. Darcy thinks not out of love but out of responsibility in the future Choose a suitable wife, Catherine may have hope.So he did not object to Catherine's move.However, at this meeting, he met a completely different Mr. Darcy.

Perhaps in the eyes of others, Mr. Darcy's performance is still not tender enough.But as a friend of more than ten years, Charlie was dumbfounded the whole time he watched.He saw Mr. Darcy secretly flipping through the books Emma had read, trying to find topics that both of them were interested in, complimenting Emma's clothes unskillfully, and silently replacing the pepper shaker on Emma's hand with hers when there were fried eggs. The salt shaker I like more, even took the initiative to sit behind the piano and play a piece after dinner.Mr. Darcy's ability to do this, Charlie felt, was the equivalent of others shouting "I love you" passionately in the heart of London.

The analogy may not be so appropriate, in short, Charlie knows how warm and sincere Mr. Darcy's feelings are, so Catherine is a little embarrassed.The only good thing is that Catherine maintains the modesty of a lady, and not many people know her thoughts. This failed veiled pursuit will not have any impact on Catherine's reputation.But the trauma in my heart cannot be healed for the time being.Charlie didn't dare to comfort Catherine, and he didn't dare to take care of her, because he knew how sensitive and proud his sister was. Comforting her would hurt her instead, and pretending not to know anything was the best comfort.

Pretty and expensive Catherine is popular, and she opens with an invitation from a gentleman who, like Charlie, has just returned from the dance floor.Others couldn't see anything wrong with her at all. Catherine still held her chin high, her back straight, her makeup exquisite, her dress gorgeous, and her manner elegant.

Seeing Charlie come back, Catherine raised her eyebrows. "I thought you would stay on the dance floor all night." Her heart was in great pain these days, from the double pain of emotion and self-esteem, but she did not ignore the major events in her brother's life.She doesn't praise Charlie's choices.Charlie's feelings are so pure and passionate, will he be deceived?Marriage is the union of two families. Charlie is full of passion now, and the passion has receded. Will he regret it?

Charlie was cheeky and pretended not to understand. Sometimes he felt repressed by Catherine's strength, but now he was willing to tolerate a little bit of sharpness from his sister.

Catherine knew that Charlie would not listen to the advice now, and she didn't want to hurt the relationship between the siblings because of this incident, and she felt a little frustrated.No matter what kind of man, it seems that when he encounters love, he will become unlike himself.Mr. Darcy, so calm and proud, became so considerate that he would bow his head so high for a smile from his sweetheart.Charlie, being so soft-hearted, became extra stubborn.Will her persuasion really work?But if you don't dissuade him, will your brother really be happy?Catherine was deeply worried. She was a little tired and didn't want to talk about it for the time being. "Why don't you invite me, Charlie."

Seeing that Catherine didn't delve into it, Charlie breathed a sigh of relief, stretched out his hand, and bent down deeply. "Dear Miss Bingley, you shouldn't choose to wear this pearl necklace, because the pearl is originally bright, but it is also dimmed against your appearance. If you don't give up, please dance with me in the next song."

Catherine put her hand up slowly and joked, "I give you this honor."

Before Charlie walked into the dance floor, he glanced aside secretly. Mr. Darcy, Emma, ​​George and Georgiana returned to chatting on the sofa. What is being said around her.Everything was normal, and Charlie danced with Catherine in peace.

After a song, in order to behave as usual, Charlie sent Catherine back to the rest area, saying that he was going to dance with the lovely girls.

Charlie acted naturally, and Catherine also felt at ease. She taunted as always: "In your eyes, no girl is unlovable, except your sister, isn't it?"

Charlie shrugged. "I've just danced with the cutest girl."

Catherine was amused and waved her hand.Charlie slipped away swiftly.He looked to the side again.Emma took Mr. Darcy's arm, and the two probably wanted to have another dance.George squinted slightly and stared at Mr. Darcy's back, with an unhappy expression.Georgiana coughed twice, she was not used to the thin air in the ballroom full of various perfumes.George temporarily put down his displeasure, and asked the servant to bring her a cup of hot tea.Another man came to invite Jane, and Jane seemed embarrassed to refuse, so she nodded.

Charlie frowned slightly. Of course he didn't think that Jane couldn't accept invitations from other men, but sometimes Jane was too passive, maintaining a gentle and reserved attitude towards all men, and she didn't have extra enthusiasm for him.It made him a little insecure.But no matter how he thought about it, he couldn't rush up and take Jane down, so he walked over and invited Elizabeth.Charlie knew that Jane and Elizabeth had the best relationship. Maybe he could find out about Jane's attitude in a roundabout way. Even if he couldn't, it was necessary to have a good relationship with his sweetheart's sister.Elizabeth also had the intention of testing, and readily agreed.

Although their personalities are not the same, because of the common topic of Jane, the two had a pleasant chat unexpectedly.Charlie's first goal was not achieved. Elizabeth was worried about affecting Jane's reputation, so she didn't reveal much about Jane's abnormality.The second purpose was achieved.Elizabeth had always had a good impression of a gentle gentleman like Charlie. Through this chat, Elizabeth found that probably because of having a strong older sister, Charlie respected women's opinions very rarely. This made Elizabeth, who had always worried that Jane was too weak and would be bullied I feel relieved a lot.Moreover, Charlie's gentle attitude towards her shows that he attaches great importance to Jane.Elizabeth thought of "Mr. Dissatisfied" again. He was not very polite to Emma's friends, let alone as attentive as Charlie.Are Mr. Darcy's feelings really credible?

Before Elizabeth could finish thinking about this question, a piece of music had already ended.Charlie sent Elizabeth back in a gentlemanly manner, and happened to meet Jane. Charlie took the opportunity to invite Jane to dance again, and the two left together.Elizabeth stared at the backs of the two in relief for a while, and suddenly found that Lydia hadn't returned yet.She glanced at the place where the red uniforms were gathered, and found Mrs. Bennet, but Lydia was not with her.Elizabeth stood up, she searched the dance floor for a while, this time she found Kate, she was dancing with an officer, but Lydia was still nowhere to be seen.

Elizabeth was suddenly alert.Both the mother and the two younger sisters love to play around. Mrs. Bennet is married and behaves properly when dealing with men. Kate is a little less courageous than her mother and younger sisters and dare not go too far. Only Lydia, Bold and not very bright, Elizabeth was most worried about her.Now the little sister who worries Elizabeth the most is gone, and Elizabeth is afraid that she will go for a walk (meeting) with the officer in the garden.She didn't know why it was okay for unmarried men and women to walk in the fields or gardens during the day, but it was inappropriate to do this behavior in the garden during the dance at night, but she knew Lydia had better not do such things.Elizabeth decided to go out and look for it.At this time, Mrs. Bennet suddenly found that her little daughter was missing, and exclaimed: "My God, my Liddy..."

Elizabeth hurried over to stop her, and motioned Mrs. Bennet to go out with her.Mrs. Bennet would still listen to Elizabeth when she scowled.When they were outside, Elizabeth whispered, "Mom! Lydia's disappearance is not an honorable thing. We should look for her secretly." Mrs. Bennet agreed.Together they searched the depths of the garden.

Elizabeth had been in this garden during her last visit, but it had been during the day.The garden is surrounded by phalaenopsis and pansies, small and exquisite flowers are clustered in bunches, and a large rose is blooming in the middle, the colors are as rich as an oil painting.When the breeze blows, there is a wave of colorful waves.The garden at night was completely different. Under the dim moonlight, all the flowers lost their color and became dark silhouettes.It was so quiet that it seemed that even the wind was not flowing. Occasionally, there was a bird song or two from the trees by the wall.

Elizabeth tightened her grip on Mrs. Bennet's hand.Although she was a little scared, she still wanted to give her mother some support.The same was true of Mrs. Bennet, who straightened her back silently, as if to appear taller and give courage to herself and Elizabeth.

The two walked in for a short distance, when they suddenly heard a low voice talking and laughing, which seemed to be a man's voice.Elizabeth and Mrs. Bennet walked lightly and walked a dozen steps in the direction of the sound.The voice became a little clearer.

To their relief, they didn't hear Lydia's voice, it was two men chatting.Elizabeth gestured to the back for Mrs. Bennet and her to retreat quietly, but at that moment they heard Lydia's name.

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