little miss austin
Chapter 7 Marriage Market Theory
Wesley pursed his lips and didn't ask any more questions.
But he was very sad, and after a while, he finally said clumsily, "She, she can come to Gresham anytime, and borrow as many books as she wants."
"Goethe Musham also has a large library."
Wesley didn't know what to say anymore.
"Henry said that they would go to many places during their holidays, and also said that if there is a chance, it would be the best to go to sea with Francis."
"Are you traveling abroad?"
Alice nodded, "Edward has been traveling in Europe for several years. I heard that young men like him—like you all want to travel. Have you ever been?"
Wesley shook his head, "No, Aunt... Don't worry about me being away for too long."
She stopped, "Oh! I heard that Europe is very interesting. If you have money, you can live a good life in a foreign country. However, it is best not to go to Paris. Paris is very chaotic now."
He bowed his head and thought for a while. "You mean, you want me to leave Hampshire?"
"Mrs. Gresham is still in good health, and she doesn't need you to serve her personally."
"But—but, Jane—" he hesitated, "I know Lefroy likes her. I'm sorry I shouldn't have told you that, you're a child."
They walked up the stairs unknowingly. On the walls on both sides of the stairs were portraits of the ancestors of the Gresham family. Under the candlelight, they all seemed to be staring at them.
Wesley took her to a room at the top of the stairs. He didn't know what it was for, and he didn't say anything.
I lit the other two candlesticks in the room with the candlestick in my hand, and the room became very bright.
It looks like a girl's room, but it's not a bedroom. The furnishings inside are very old, like items from many years ago, but it is very clean, and it must be cleaned frequently.
While looking around the room, Alice said, "Jane is wearing your birthday present today. It's very beautiful. She likes it very much."
"That's good. Your hairpin is beautiful, too."
"Thank you for the gift, I like it too." She smiled sweetly.Wesley had a good eye for choosing gifts, and the birthday presents for both of them were very suitable and beautiful.
"Whatever you like, you can pick one." This is bribery.
Alice casually picked up a box decorated with lace that was the size of her two palms, "That's it." She didn't open the box to see what was inside, and neither did Wesley.
"Very good, very suitable for a cute little girl like you." He said casually.
They went down the stairs on the other side, and no one came up on the second floor, only a little maid about 14 or 5 years old was sitting on the seat above the stairs, dozing off little by little.
The sound of music could not be heard clearly from the dance hall downstairs.
They were surprised to meet Jane and Tom at the turn in the middle of the stairs.
The two of them were not too close, but not too far away, almost the distance where a whisper could be heard clearly.
Suddenly seeing Wesley and Alice appearing on the stairs, both of them were startled.
Jane looked up at the two of them hastily, and when she saw clearly that it was Wesley and her little sister, her eyes widened and she ran down the stairs nervously.
Alice was also a little surprised that the two of them were whispering on the stairs.However, the stairs here are far away from the dance hall, and the servants are there to serve them, so there is almost no one here, so it is a good place to whisper.
Speaking of it, it is not good for an unmarried young woman to hide in a whisper with men other than her father and brother. Fortunately, she and the honest Wesley saw it today. If others saw it, Jane's reputation would suffer. damaged.
Tom Lefroy didn't run away, but smiled at them both generously and nodded, "Mr. Wesley. Alice."
"Shouldn't you call me Miss Austin?"
"Sorry," Tom smiled, "Miss Austin." The demeanor was excellent.
Wesley also replied: "Mr. Lefroy."
He was holding the candlestick in one hand and holding Alice in the other. After seeing the two of them, he held his hands tightly, which showed that he was also very nervous.
He was just a country boy who hadn't seen much of the world. In comparison, Tom, who was a few months younger than him, was obviously much taller. Although he was broken into by someone and secretly met with an unmarried girl alone, he looked calm and calm.
Wesley didn't know how to greet Tom as if nothing had happened, so he said to Alice, "I'll take you to Mrs. Austin." He walked all the way down the stairs.
Tom smiled, and followed them downstairs.
After reaching the bottom of the stairs, Jane suddenly came out of the shadows, "Mr. Wesley."
Wesley stopped.
"Alice, come here." Jane held out her hand.
Alice walked over.
The 4 people were quite weird, walking along the corridor to the dance hall at the other end, two in front and two behind.
Wesley held a candlestick to illuminate behind, and the figures of the Austin sisters were printed on the floor in front of him.
Jane seemed nervous, with sweaty palms.
The two young men behind them didn’t speak all the way, neither did Sister Austin.
When they got to the ballroom, Jane sent Alice to the Austin couple.
Mom scolded her in a low voice, "Why did you leave suddenly?"
Alice said: "Mother, I went out with Jane, and the ballroom is still too stuffy."
Jane was a little surprised.
Mother said: "Then go to the dance, and look, Mr. Wesley is here!"
Alice looked at Jane and said to her silently: Wesley.
Wesley came to invite Jane to dance, Jane was not happy, but agreed.
Mother believed in what Alice said, too, how could she have thought that her little daughter would lie without hesitation.Her mind was not on Alice either, but on Jane.After all, Alice is still young, and it will take 15 years before she needs to consider the marriage of her youngest daughter. What she thinks about all day now is how to find a good husband for Jane.
It is understandable for Alice to think that her mother will obviously favor Wesley. Wesley is really the priority of all mothers who have daughters to marry: there are not many relatives in the family, the annuity is rich, and he will inherit a large amount of inheritance in the future. He is kind and honest , and it's not really stupid, it's really rare.
But if you measure Jane Austen in reverse, there really is no superficial advantage.Generally speaking, Jane is not competitive in the marriage market: first of all, she does not have much dowry, no annuity, and Pastor George can only give her a dowry of a few hundred pounds at most, plus the mother's 200 pounds, can have more than 500 pounds is considered relatively good, and this money is a one-off, and there is no end to it; secondly, she reads too much, and cannot bear to live with a mediocre country priest for decades, nor can she bear to live with a boring and dull Wesley lived together for decades.
On the other hand, she looks good. Cathy looks average, she is considered the least good-looking member of the Austin family except for George. Jane, like Henry, is pretty pretty, which gives her a little bit of "competitiveness".
Alice also didn't want to classify her sister into the "marriage market", but there was no way. In this era, everyone judged the value of others in this way. People like her and Jane were always in the minority. group.
For example, Mrs. Gresham hated Jane for being too poor, but because Wesley liked her, she had no choice but to admit it. She didn't encourage, but didn't hinder, which was already the best attitude.
Alice deeply believes that being poor is the original sin, and one must become a rich man in order to avoid all kinds of misfortunes of women in this era.
After returning home at night, Alice casually put the lace box in the wooden box next to her bed. Most of her small things and odds and ends were in the box, and the piggy bank was also in the box.
Jane didn't have a chance to talk to her at night, and she didn't have a chance to talk to her alone until the next day. She blushed and said, "Last night... Did Wesley say anything?"
"He didn't say anything."
"Thank you for helping me speak in front of my mother."
"Then you have to know, there can't be a next time."
"But I—" Jane twisted her handkerchief, "do you like Tom?"
"It's okay, at least he's generous and good-looking."
Jane quietly breathed a sigh of relief.
Time went to 1796.
A few days after the new year, Mrs. Gresham sent someone to pick up Mrs. Austen and Alice. She wanted Alice to go to Gresham Manor three times a week to read and talk to her, one afternoon each time. Pick it up before lunch and send it back after dinner.
Although he didn't say that he would be paid, he did say that he would make a lot of new clothes for Alice. After all, staying in Gresham Manor couldn't be too shabby, and he needed some beautiful clothes and shoes.
Mom said she had to talk it over with Reverend George, but she didn't say yes right away.
Back home, Pastor George was quite surprised how Mrs. Gresham thought of finding Alice, who was only 6 years old, to accompany her, but it seemed that there was nothing wrong?Lady Gresham would teach her some ladylike manners, which would do Alice no harm, either in the short or the long run.
But I still asked her own opinion and asked her if she would like to go.
Alice had figured it out at Gresham Manor: go.Mrs. Gresham didn't say that she would be paid, but such a righteous person as Wesley would definitely give her some reward in private. Her plan to save money seemed to be one step closer to her goal.
Alice soon began to accompany the elderly and wealthy women. She went to Gresham Manor on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, took classes at home on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, and went to church on weekends. She lived an extremely rich life.
After the New Year, Cathy went to Southampton with her brother Edward's family.
Henry and Tom went out often, sometimes taking Jane and Cousin Eliza with them, and once or twice Lucy and Wesley.
Alice told Mrs. Gresham that Wesley should go out with Henry and the others more. Henry is their elder brother and will take good care of Wesley.
Mrs. Gresham was reluctant, but agreed.
But he was very sad, and after a while, he finally said clumsily, "She, she can come to Gresham anytime, and borrow as many books as she wants."
"Goethe Musham also has a large library."
Wesley didn't know what to say anymore.
"Henry said that they would go to many places during their holidays, and also said that if there is a chance, it would be the best to go to sea with Francis."
"Are you traveling abroad?"
Alice nodded, "Edward has been traveling in Europe for several years. I heard that young men like him—like you all want to travel. Have you ever been?"
Wesley shook his head, "No, Aunt... Don't worry about me being away for too long."
She stopped, "Oh! I heard that Europe is very interesting. If you have money, you can live a good life in a foreign country. However, it is best not to go to Paris. Paris is very chaotic now."
He bowed his head and thought for a while. "You mean, you want me to leave Hampshire?"
"Mrs. Gresham is still in good health, and she doesn't need you to serve her personally."
"But—but, Jane—" he hesitated, "I know Lefroy likes her. I'm sorry I shouldn't have told you that, you're a child."
They walked up the stairs unknowingly. On the walls on both sides of the stairs were portraits of the ancestors of the Gresham family. Under the candlelight, they all seemed to be staring at them.
Wesley took her to a room at the top of the stairs. He didn't know what it was for, and he didn't say anything.
I lit the other two candlesticks in the room with the candlestick in my hand, and the room became very bright.
It looks like a girl's room, but it's not a bedroom. The furnishings inside are very old, like items from many years ago, but it is very clean, and it must be cleaned frequently.
While looking around the room, Alice said, "Jane is wearing your birthday present today. It's very beautiful. She likes it very much."
"That's good. Your hairpin is beautiful, too."
"Thank you for the gift, I like it too." She smiled sweetly.Wesley had a good eye for choosing gifts, and the birthday presents for both of them were very suitable and beautiful.
"Whatever you like, you can pick one." This is bribery.
Alice casually picked up a box decorated with lace that was the size of her two palms, "That's it." She didn't open the box to see what was inside, and neither did Wesley.
"Very good, very suitable for a cute little girl like you." He said casually.
They went down the stairs on the other side, and no one came up on the second floor, only a little maid about 14 or 5 years old was sitting on the seat above the stairs, dozing off little by little.
The sound of music could not be heard clearly from the dance hall downstairs.
They were surprised to meet Jane and Tom at the turn in the middle of the stairs.
The two of them were not too close, but not too far away, almost the distance where a whisper could be heard clearly.
Suddenly seeing Wesley and Alice appearing on the stairs, both of them were startled.
Jane looked up at the two of them hastily, and when she saw clearly that it was Wesley and her little sister, her eyes widened and she ran down the stairs nervously.
Alice was also a little surprised that the two of them were whispering on the stairs.However, the stairs here are far away from the dance hall, and the servants are there to serve them, so there is almost no one here, so it is a good place to whisper.
Speaking of it, it is not good for an unmarried young woman to hide in a whisper with men other than her father and brother. Fortunately, she and the honest Wesley saw it today. If others saw it, Jane's reputation would suffer. damaged.
Tom Lefroy didn't run away, but smiled at them both generously and nodded, "Mr. Wesley. Alice."
"Shouldn't you call me Miss Austin?"
"Sorry," Tom smiled, "Miss Austin." The demeanor was excellent.
Wesley also replied: "Mr. Lefroy."
He was holding the candlestick in one hand and holding Alice in the other. After seeing the two of them, he held his hands tightly, which showed that he was also very nervous.
He was just a country boy who hadn't seen much of the world. In comparison, Tom, who was a few months younger than him, was obviously much taller. Although he was broken into by someone and secretly met with an unmarried girl alone, he looked calm and calm.
Wesley didn't know how to greet Tom as if nothing had happened, so he said to Alice, "I'll take you to Mrs. Austin." He walked all the way down the stairs.
Tom smiled, and followed them downstairs.
After reaching the bottom of the stairs, Jane suddenly came out of the shadows, "Mr. Wesley."
Wesley stopped.
"Alice, come here." Jane held out her hand.
Alice walked over.
The 4 people were quite weird, walking along the corridor to the dance hall at the other end, two in front and two behind.
Wesley held a candlestick to illuminate behind, and the figures of the Austin sisters were printed on the floor in front of him.
Jane seemed nervous, with sweaty palms.
The two young men behind them didn’t speak all the way, neither did Sister Austin.
When they got to the ballroom, Jane sent Alice to the Austin couple.
Mom scolded her in a low voice, "Why did you leave suddenly?"
Alice said: "Mother, I went out with Jane, and the ballroom is still too stuffy."
Jane was a little surprised.
Mother said: "Then go to the dance, and look, Mr. Wesley is here!"
Alice looked at Jane and said to her silently: Wesley.
Wesley came to invite Jane to dance, Jane was not happy, but agreed.
Mother believed in what Alice said, too, how could she have thought that her little daughter would lie without hesitation.Her mind was not on Alice either, but on Jane.After all, Alice is still young, and it will take 15 years before she needs to consider the marriage of her youngest daughter. What she thinks about all day now is how to find a good husband for Jane.
It is understandable for Alice to think that her mother will obviously favor Wesley. Wesley is really the priority of all mothers who have daughters to marry: there are not many relatives in the family, the annuity is rich, and he will inherit a large amount of inheritance in the future. He is kind and honest , and it's not really stupid, it's really rare.
But if you measure Jane Austen in reverse, there really is no superficial advantage.Generally speaking, Jane is not competitive in the marriage market: first of all, she does not have much dowry, no annuity, and Pastor George can only give her a dowry of a few hundred pounds at most, plus the mother's 200 pounds, can have more than 500 pounds is considered relatively good, and this money is a one-off, and there is no end to it; secondly, she reads too much, and cannot bear to live with a mediocre country priest for decades, nor can she bear to live with a boring and dull Wesley lived together for decades.
On the other hand, she looks good. Cathy looks average, she is considered the least good-looking member of the Austin family except for George. Jane, like Henry, is pretty pretty, which gives her a little bit of "competitiveness".
Alice also didn't want to classify her sister into the "marriage market", but there was no way. In this era, everyone judged the value of others in this way. People like her and Jane were always in the minority. group.
For example, Mrs. Gresham hated Jane for being too poor, but because Wesley liked her, she had no choice but to admit it. She didn't encourage, but didn't hinder, which was already the best attitude.
Alice deeply believes that being poor is the original sin, and one must become a rich man in order to avoid all kinds of misfortunes of women in this era.
After returning home at night, Alice casually put the lace box in the wooden box next to her bed. Most of her small things and odds and ends were in the box, and the piggy bank was also in the box.
Jane didn't have a chance to talk to her at night, and she didn't have a chance to talk to her alone until the next day. She blushed and said, "Last night... Did Wesley say anything?"
"He didn't say anything."
"Thank you for helping me speak in front of my mother."
"Then you have to know, there can't be a next time."
"But I—" Jane twisted her handkerchief, "do you like Tom?"
"It's okay, at least he's generous and good-looking."
Jane quietly breathed a sigh of relief.
Time went to 1796.
A few days after the new year, Mrs. Gresham sent someone to pick up Mrs. Austen and Alice. She wanted Alice to go to Gresham Manor three times a week to read and talk to her, one afternoon each time. Pick it up before lunch and send it back after dinner.
Although he didn't say that he would be paid, he did say that he would make a lot of new clothes for Alice. After all, staying in Gresham Manor couldn't be too shabby, and he needed some beautiful clothes and shoes.
Mom said she had to talk it over with Reverend George, but she didn't say yes right away.
Back home, Pastor George was quite surprised how Mrs. Gresham thought of finding Alice, who was only 6 years old, to accompany her, but it seemed that there was nothing wrong?Lady Gresham would teach her some ladylike manners, which would do Alice no harm, either in the short or the long run.
But I still asked her own opinion and asked her if she would like to go.
Alice had figured it out at Gresham Manor: go.Mrs. Gresham didn't say that she would be paid, but such a righteous person as Wesley would definitely give her some reward in private. Her plan to save money seemed to be one step closer to her goal.
Alice soon began to accompany the elderly and wealthy women. She went to Gresham Manor on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, took classes at home on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, and went to church on weekends. She lived an extremely rich life.
After the New Year, Cathy went to Southampton with her brother Edward's family.
Henry and Tom went out often, sometimes taking Jane and Cousin Eliza with them, and once or twice Lucy and Wesley.
Alice told Mrs. Gresham that Wesley should go out with Henry and the others more. Henry is their elder brother and will take good care of Wesley.
Mrs. Gresham was reluctant, but agreed.
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