[Pride and Prejudice] Mary's Pride and Prejudice

Chapter 43 Future son-in-law visits

Uncle Gardiner's family lived in Longbourn, of course, but when they invited Miss White to live there with her, Miss White had to decline. Her brother, Mr. Andrew, was going to live in Wells with his friend Mr. Lawrence. Home, that is Mr. Lawrence's uncle's.Miss White was also staying with her brother, but she sent Miss Bennet a note later, saying she would call on the Bennets next day.

So the invitation to Mary's ball was sent to Wells' house that night.

Miss White acted very quickly, and she visited the Bennet's home with her friends Mr. Andrew and Mr. Alfred the next morning.

It was not the first time that Mr. Alfred met the Bennet sisters. He behaved exactly as they remembered him, a quiet and considerate gentleman.On the contrary, Mr. Andrew, who has only heard of the name of the Bennet sisters but has not seen them, has received many amazing looks for him this time.

Mrs. Andrew's handsomeness immediately aroused Mrs. Bennet's interest, and she chatted happily with this handsome young man, and made inquiries about his net worth.Mr. Andrew obviously possesses a very good manner and knows how to please people.Although he was not well-known among the Bennet women for causing trouble for Miss White, he had to admit that his demeanor was very impressive.He was not at all frivolous and dissolute like they had heard in London, but he was very polite, humorous and kind.After seeing him in person, everyone's long-standing questions were solved—how did he become close friends with a person like Mr. Lake, and why he was so loved by a sister like Miss White who knew the etiquette.

In contrast, Mr. Alfred is not so noticeable. He is a little taciturn in front of strangers, but his cautious character is very pleasing to Mr. Bennet. He does not like to socialize It's very nice that this Mr. Alfred isn't as chatty as the other guest, and it's very nice of him to deal with it.

When chatting, Mr. Alfred and Mr. Bennet can always find a common topic in time. Mr. Bennet was very surprised and very happy when he learned that Mr. Alfred had just graduated from Oxford University Law School .He also graduated from that university, and he talked with Mr. Alfred about the customs and customs of Oxford Town with great interest. They all like to hang out in the many libraries there, among which the Bodleian Library is their common favorites, and the Sheldonian Theatre, where plays are never performed, but which Mr. Alfred prefers to attend lectures, and Mr. Bennet prefers to attend concerts.

Compared with the two elder brothers who won the favor of the Bennet family and elders, Miss White also received warm hospitality from the Bennet family ladies, especially Kitty and Lydia, who were going to socialize soon, especially Pay attention to the speech and demeanor of girls who have come out to socialize.Miss White grew up in an aristocratic family and received a systematic and perfect education. She is not only knowledgeable but also elegant. Kitty and Lydia are very willing to talk to her more to imitate her dress and voice and smile.

Miss White and her friends left after having a delicious afternoon tea at Bennet’s house. Mrs. Bennet reluctantly watched their carriage go away. She said to Mr. Bennet beside her: “Mr. A lovely young man, I never saw a young man so agreeable."

"In my opinion he's not even a tenth of what his brother is, and that's a rambunctious dandy with pomp and bombast."

"What are you talking about, my lord, that's a captain of the navy."

"The two are actually the same thing!"

"He is so handsome and well-mannered, and I should be more than satisfied if our daughter should marry such a young man."

"Then I'm so disappointed! I wish my girls would keep their eyes open."

Mary curled her lips secretly when she heard the bickering between her parents. Mrs. Bennet is really a member of the Appearance Association, and that Mr. Andrew is a libertine with a mistress and an illegitimate child.But she didn't intend to spoil Mrs. Bennet's interest now, so let her divert her attention. Her spirit was really high these two days, and Mary couldn't bear it.

It was Mr. Alfred, who was more mature and well-mannered than he had been a few years ago, and he was more blood related to Miss White, though Miss White was closer to Mr. Andrew.

Mary looked at Elizabeth and Jane, who also remained silent.

Only Kitty and Lydia still commented quietly on the departing people.

"At the ball to-morrow, our new guest will make a great commotion," said Kitty.

"I hope it doesn't. I'd hate people if they went out to flatter the newcomers and snub me. I don't want to hate any of them, especially Mr. Andrew."

"Yes, he is very handsome."

"That's true, but it's a pity that he's not in the army. If he can wear a chic red uniform like Danny, I might fall in love with him." Lydia said boldly.

"Oh, don't be like that. It's not like you don't know that he has several mistresses and illegitimate children."

"That's right, I will marry a gentleman of high moral character in the future, and let him love me only!" Lydia giggled at Kitty, and the two sisters looked at the relatives around them, but they didn't pay attention to them , ran into the lounge in a rowdy manner.

They didn't expect that the Edwards brothers who had just got into the car were also talking about their family with Miss White.

"You have a very speculative chat with the gentleman in their family. I have to warn you, don't get too close to them. They have five daughters! My God, maybe you will be recommended by your new friend someday Some of his daughters are asking you to marry her!" Andrew yelled as soon as he got into the carriage.

Mr. Alfred frowned, very dissatisfied with his elder brother's outspokenness: "Although Mr. Bennet's temperament is a bit weird, he is also reasonable, and the young ladies in his family are also very dignified and elegant. If my family becomes an in-law, it won't disgrace my identity."

"You really look up to them!" Andrew gave his younger brother a weird look, "If you are willing to marry a lady in the upper class with a generous dowry, the door of the Edwards house will definitely be blocked by women who recommend themselves. So don't belittle yourself, marrying a lady from such a family will do you no good at all."

"It's really rare to hear such words from your mouth, Andrew. In the past, if you heard grandpa say such words to you, you would definitely turn your head and leave." Mr. Alfred sarcastically twitched the corner of his mouth.

"Oh, I'll still do that now!" Andrew shrugged, "But we don't have to be as strict with ourselves as we are with others. I'm just making this suggestion for you. After all, if your wife doesn't come from a good background, Your relatives probably won't give her a good look." He said it as if he was not a relative of Mr. Alfred.

"Please allow me to remind you that the Bennet family is a well-known local gentry, and their reputation has always been very good. It is based on this that you can rest assured that Miss White will work for their family, and this time it is you who are worried about Miss White. You want to take me to inspect the character of their family."

"Why are you so reluctant? As soon as I mentioned this suggestion, you packed your bags and came with me. By the way, what do you think of their family?"

"By the way, it's ironic that a person like you is even qualified to doubt the character of others."

"I know that you will be a barrister, a judge, and the Chief Justice of the Court of King's Bench in the future, but please don't show off your eloquence to me now. You can mock me at any time. Let's talk about your love for the Bennet family first. opinion."

"As I said, Mr. Bennet is a reasonable man, and his daughters are also very knowledgeable and interesting. It is not the first time I have met his eldest daughters. I think they will share the same interests as Miss White."

"It's a good thing to be like-minded with my employer. I just need to make sure that they don't treat Grace like a maid, but their mother is a bit annoying." Mr. Andrew stretched himself and looked at the person opposite him. Miss White, it is not surprising that she has not spoken a word since getting into the car, trying to keep a low profile and make herself invisible whenever the rest of the Edwards family is present.

"Grace, does Mrs. Bennet bother you? A wife like them likes to devalue other people's ladies. If anyone has been favored by her, she will definitely keep this in her heart. 300 Years ago, I wish it could be engraved on her tombstone. Not to mention that there is a young lady who is going to beg for food under her hands. She might make this matter so annoying that even the grass in her garden wants to leave She ran away from home! Has she acted superior in front of you, showing a benevolent face, making you grateful to her?"

Miss White was amused by her brother's vivid description, "No, Andrew, although Mrs. Bennet is a bit vulgar, she is not a person with a bad heart. And she has several bright daughters, they will always Prevent her from making a fool of herself at the right time, especially Miss Mary. When Mrs. Bennet tried to point fingers in the food store in London, Miss Mary could always subtly divert her attention. According to Mr. Lake, Bennet My wife probably doesn't know how big her family's property is now."

"Ah, so she doesn't know how much she's been kind to you, Grace? That's a good thing!"

"You can bring them up without being so hostile."

"I think so too, but I can't control it. You know, I'm not a person with strong self-control." Andrew said confidently, "If someone hired you, I would be dissatisfied with that person, because I can support you You, but you insist on coming out to work! How can you get married like this in the future? The upper-class people will pick on you like a bone in an egg. "

"I'm not going to marry any high-class family. If my husband is as romantic as you, then I'd rather not marry." Miss White said to her brother unceremoniously.

Mr. Andrew was choked and speechless.

Alfred closed his eyes helplessly. He thought that his purpose of coming here had been achieved. The ladies in charge of the Bennet family were generous and understanding, even though Mrs. Bennet seemed a little out of her mind. Clear, shallow and ignorant, but it is not a problem for Miss White to deal with such a person.

After they returned to the Wells home, they expressed their apologies to the host who had not returned for a long time, but the Wells family would of course express their understanding, especially Mrs. Wells, whose young daughter had just grown up, and she expressed her gratitude to the two young people. Her arrival was very welcome, so she fell in love with her hated nephew, Mr. Lawrence again. After all, it was Mr. Lawrence who brought these two lovely young people.