[Pride and Prejudice] Mary's Pride and Prejudice

Mr. Darcy and Mr. Bingley's real estate inspection is finally coming to an end. They are going to a certain place to inspect the last real estate, so the two of them will go on a business trip together during this period, and they will not return in about a week.Originally, this was a matter between Mr. Darcy and Mr. Bingley, but it seemed that Miss Bingley thought this was a great opportunity to develop a relationship with Mr. Darcy, so I don’t know how she told the two gentlemen. In the end, Miss Bingley also walked together up.

Miss Darcy is the only hostess left in Pemberley Manor, entertaining the two ladies of the Bennet family and Mrs. Hurst. If there are other guests, Mr. Darcy may not be at ease, but Miss Darcy always stays with Miss Bennet. They get along well, and the Hurst couple are equally lazy and boring every day. These two guests don't have to bother to entertain them, let alone Mrs. Reynolds and Mrs. Annisley, these two people have always done their duty , will be able to perfectly assist Miss Darcy.

When Mr. Darcy and Mr. Bingley set off, they did not notice that there was a postman riding towards Pemberley in the other direction. Miss Elizabeth, whom Miss Darcy was thinking of, finally wrote her another letter, and the letter Here comes good news.

Since Miss Darcy failed to invite Elizabeth last time, she has been very regretful. Later, she has passed letters to Elizabeth three or four times, and almost every piece of letter paper has to express this regret. If you get the chance, visit her.

Coincidentally, Uncle Gardiner and Aunt Gardiner had to end their trip due to some matters. They decided to take a shortcut back to the city in order not to rush back to the city.In this way, you can enjoy the lake and mountains without rushing.They happened to pass Lambton on the way back, it was the place where Aunt Gardiner lived when she was young, and there are still many old people still living here, so Aunt Gardiner inevitably went to see the old man while traveling. friend.And this town is only five miles away from Pemberley. It would be unreasonable for Elizabeth not to visit Miss Darcy.

Elizabeth then wrote that she would call at about ten o'clock next morning.

Of course, Mary also received a letter from Elizabeth to tell the story. Jane was still feeling sorry for Elizabeth, because Mr. Darcy and Mr. Bingley had gone out. It was a pity not to see these two friends. In fact, Jane and Charlotte Lou Like Cass, she always hoped that Elizabeth would marry someone like Mr. Darcy.

But Mary had a strange premonition after reading this letter. In the original book, Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy also met here by chance!This is really a reversal drama. Every time Mary thinks that the plot changes, it will return to the right track. Every time she thinks the plot is still the same as the original, it will change a little naughty, but, in general, Mary What I have heard and seen is still faithful to the original work, so—maybe Mr. Darcy will come home suddenly tomorrow? !

Keeping this hope? ...or doubts, Mary looked very energetic the next day, and her attention has now changed from whether Mr. Darcy will reconnect with Elizabeth here, to whether Mr. Darcy will be the same as in the original book Suddenly brought up and went home.

In comparison, Miss Darcy seemed a lot more serious. She asked Mrs. Reynolds how the black tea and cakes were prepared.After a while, I asked Mrs. Annesley if her white dress was too plain, should she change into the green one with lace neckline?She even wanted to think about a few topics in advance so that she wouldn't be left alone when she came to talk to Elizabeth.

Mrs. Annesley shook her head and reminded her: "Georgianna, you don't have to be so nervous. Miss Elizabeth has been keeping correspondence with you. She is not a total stranger.You also said that she is a warm, cheerful and considerate girl, so you don't have to be overly restrained at all. I think the relationship between friends is based on similar temperaments, so you just need to be your usual self.I don't think Miss Elizabeth will be too critical of your manners, because your manners are impeccable.Besides, there are Miss Elizabeth's two sisters living in our house, and I think Miss Elizabeth will like you and Pemberley as much as they do! "

But Miss Darcy is still a little nervous. Her situation is like a fan wanting to meet a celebrity. She is afraid that the celebrity will disappoint her, and she is also afraid that she will be hated by the celebrity.What's more, this is the first time she entertains her friends independently, so she sometimes hopes that the time will pass faster so that she can see Elizabeth sooner, and also hopes that the time will pass slowly so that she can have more time to prepare.

But time is always so merciless, and it rushes away regardless of people's wishes. Finally, the clock in the living room slowly moved to [-]:[-], and the servant came to the living room and said that he could already see the clock. I saw a carriage on the hillside approaching Pemberley Building.

Miss Darcy immediately stood at the door with a group of servants to meet her idol, Mary and Jane were of course also there, and the reluctant Hursts.

Mr. Hurst drank a lot of wine last night and got up this morning in a low spirit. He complained to his wife that it was too much of a fuss to greet Elizabeth in this way.As Miss Bingley's sister, Mrs. Hurst certainly felt the same way, and it was a disgrace to her status to have her stand at the foot of the steps waiting for Elizabeth and her merchant uncle's house, but Miss Darcy was so excited that she He couldn't say anything to spoil the host's interest, so he had to stand aside with a straight face.

Fortunately, this time was not very long. A few minutes later, the carriage drove through the gate and stopped in front of Miss Darcy.The car door was opened, and a girl in a red travel suit jumped out of it. Her eyes were bright, and there was a smile on the corner of her slightly curved mouth. Her chestnut hair was pulled back, revealing a smooth forehead.

Miss Darcy recognized Elizabeth at a glance. Although her memory of Elizabeth was not as clear as that of Jane, she was able to confirm it when she saw her. Elizabeth seemed to have walked out of the hall of the Ministry of the Interior a few years ago. When I arrived at Pemberley Manor, I went from letters to reality.

Miss Darcy was a little shy. She had prepared a lot of opening remarks but didn't know where to start.Fortunately, Elizabeth looked around and finally settled on her. Then she took the initiative to walk over and asked with a smile: "Miss Darcy, it seems that we haven't seen each other for many years. Do you still recognize me?"

Miss Darcy immediately said: "Yes, Miss Eliza, of course I recognize you. I don't think you have changed at all compared to what you were years ago..." Except for some stuttering at the beginning, then Darcy The lady can speak to Elizabeth fluently.Then Elizabeth introduced Uncle Gardiner and Aunt Gardiner who got out of the car, and then hugged and talked with Mary and Jane. A group of people exchanged lively greetings for a while before entering the Pemberley Building.

Mary was very absent-minded throughout the whole process, going to the window now and then to look around, to see if Mr. Darcy was going to come out of nowhere suddenly.

However, Mr. Darcy did not appear until Miss Darcy had introduced every room in Pemberley.When Miss Darcy accompanied Elizabeth to enjoy the beautiful scenery around the manor, Mr. Darcy still did not appear.When Elizabeth and Uncle Gardiner were about to say goodbye again, Mr. Darcy still did not appear,

"Well," thought Mary, "perhaps they didn't meet here this time, but Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy will always meet again..."

However, at this moment, Mr. Darcy suddenly appeared beside her, and asked her in surprise, "Who is that?"

"Ah—" Mary was really taken aback. Where did Mr. Darcy come from?Why is he so elusive?Mary was really frightened, and even if she had been expecting Mr. Darcy to appear, wouldn't this be the way to appear?Now her heart is beating so fast.

Now it was Miss Darcy and Elizabeth in front, Aunt Gardiner and Lady Annesley in the middle, Uncle Gardiner and Jane, and the Hursts had found a reason to go away, They are people who disdain dealing with merchants.And because Mary has been looking around for Mr. Darcy, she is left behind by the large army.

"Mr. Darcy, when did you come back?" Mary is really not calm now, she is wearing an Austen novel, not a Western fantasy, right?

Mr. Darcy said simply: "I've come from the lane. Is that Miss Elizabeth?"

"Yes, she and her uncle and aunt were passing through Lambton, and they stopped by to see Georgiana."

Before Mr. Darcy finished listening, he hurried over to Elizabeth. Mary, who was still in shock, looked at the direction Mr. Darcy was coming from, and she also understood a little bit. The path bypassed a bush, which was Pemberley's stable. Mr. Darcy did come back, and put down his horse, just in time to meet Elizabeth, who was about to take her leave.

Mary saw that Elizabeth saw Mr. Darcy walking past, and the two of them didn't know what to say at first, but Elizabeth's face was very embarrassed, and Mr. Darcy's back was facing Mary, so she couldn't see his expression, but the side Miss Darcy, who was standing, looked surprised.

Mr. Darcy had been talking to Elizabeth for a long time, and Elizabeth seemed to be introducing him to Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner, when Mary joined her.Mr. Darcy exchanged a few words with Uncle Gardiner, and his attitude was extremely modest, which flattered Uncle Gardiner, who had heard his proud name for a long time, but Uncle Gardiner was a person with both grace and self-cultivation. He will not lose his composure just because he is treated favorably by his master.His self-cultivation impressed Mr. Darcy in a short time. Mr. Darcy invited the guests to sit in the house again and again, until finally the guests said goodbye three times before boarding the carriage.Mr. Darcy saw Elizabeth into the carriage himself, and he stood looking at her carriage till it had gone a long way.

Jane whispered to Mary: "I don't think it's by any means my preference for my sister, but Mr. Darcy is clearly in love with Lizzie!"

Then she looked at Mary, lest she wouldn't believe her, and gave an example: "He was almost at a loss in front of her. He asked Lizzie when she arrived, how long she planned to stay in Lambton, and whether she liked Pemberley, and asked repeatedly. three times."

Of course Mary knew that Mr. Darcy loved Elizabeth, so she didn't refute her sister.

But there were more than one or two people who were surprised by Mr. Darcy's performance. Miss Darcy was also stunned by her guess. She went back to her bedroom after dinner and stammered to Mrs. Anisley who had been with her all the time. : "Brother... He is very unusual to Miss Elizabeth. I mean, I think he is a little excited. Although his face is very calm, he can't fool me!"

Mrs. Anisley has always been dignified and dignified. She smiled and comforted Miss Darcy: "Mr. Darcy is a good brother. I think no matter which lady he falls in love with, you are the jewel in his heart. So don't be surprised, Georgiana , at least Miss Elizabeth looks very kind and likes you very much." Mrs. Anisley thought to herself: At least Miss Elizabeth is much better than a hypocritical and arrogant woman like Miss Bingley.