Pride and Prejudice Becoming Jane Bennet

The ladies of Longbourn soon called on the ladies of Netherfield.Jane followed, but unfortunately, on the day of the visit, several gentlemen were in town, so Jane could not see her.But her demeanor left a deep impression on the ladies of Netherfield Garden. The two ladies quickly visited them as usual, and expressed their willingness to have a deep friendship with the ladies of the Bennet family.Jane and her sisters politely accepted the kindness, but after several contacts, she agreed with her sister's point of view. Miss Bingley thought she was born more noble than them, and she was still very arrogant towards anyone. They were almost the same as the Bennet family. It seems that it is because his brother loves the second lady of the Bennet family.

After meeting Jane, Mrs. Hurst admired her husband and brother, as well as Mr. Darcy.But Miss Bingley, though approving of her sister's assessment of Jane's beauty, would say nothing more about anything else.She was always a little apprehensive after meeting Jane, and she just hoped that Mr. Darcy, whom she admired, would not fall in love with her.So they always change the subject by saying that the Bennet family is not well-qualified, that the mother is not well-bred, and that the young ladies have a meager dowry.

Not far from Longbourn lived a family particularly close to the Bennet family, that of Sir William Lucas.The knight started out as a businessman, but since he got his title he hated doing business, and left the town to live in a house about a mile from Meryton, which he called the Lujiazhuang has since become neighbors with the Bennet family.Mr. Lucas is not willing to offend people by nature, he is amiable and considerate; Mrs. Lucas is a very kind woman, and Mrs. Bennet can chat with each other; the ladies of the Lucas family and the Bennet family Several ladies are also very good, especially Miss Charlotte Lucas, she is about 26 or [-] years old, she is a sensible young lady, she is a good friend of Elizabeth, Jane appreciates her pragmatic personality, and is also very willing to share with her. she chats.

On this day, she came to be a guest at Bennet's house and invited Bennet's family to participate in the dance held at her house, which naturally aroused the welcome of several ladies.

Jane thought that she could finally see what those people in the novel looked like.Elizabeth thought of seeing Mr. Bingley again.Mary thought that at the ball, she could show her newly practiced cheerful piece suitable for dancing, so as to cheer up the sisters.Kate and Lydia were thinking about what kind of skirt and shoes they would wear to the dance—the militia had been stationed in Meryton a while ago, and they bet that Sir Lucas would invite the officers to the ball.

On the day of the ball, Jane's arrival naturally attracted people who had never seen her to marvel, while those who knew her came to say hello and wish her health.Mr. Bingley finally met the astonishing Miss Bennet in his sister's mouth. He had to admit that what Elizabeth said was right, her sister was indeed like an angel, with golden curly hair and azure blue Clear eyes, a peaceful face, smooth skin like porcelain, a well-proportioned and light body...

But my Liz is the best!

Mr. Bingley thought that he was completely charmed by Elizabeth.

However, this did not prevent him from inviting Jane to dance. Of course, it was appropriate both emotionally and rationally. After all, Jane was born as the eldest lady of the Bennet family, so she should dance this dance.However, because this ball was held at the Lucas family, Mr. Bingley first invited Miss Lucas to the first dance out of courtesy, and the young son of the Lucas family invited Jane to the first dance in a serious manner. dance.

Jane's second dance is of course with Mr. Bingley. She is an excellent partner. After the first dance, Mr. Bingley is not only impressed by her beauty, but also admires her elegant manners and humorous conversation. , but because he got to know Elizabeth first, he was already impressed by Elizabeth's talent, and he liked Elizabeth's liveliness more than Jane's tranquility, so he didn't think much about Jane other than respecting her. Such a little sister-in-law is very satisfied.

After a dance, Jane declined an invitation from an officer and walked across the dance floor to chat with Miss Lucas.

"Why don't you go dancing, Jane?" asked Charlotte.

"Oh, everyone knows that I've just recovered from a serious illness, so I just danced twice to make sense of it." Jane said.

"Then you are going to break the hearts of many men." Charlotte said, looking at several officers and gentlemen who were eager to try on the other side of the room.

Jane smiled and pulled Charlotte to the snack table to eat the bite-by-bit pastries.

"It's not easy for them to come like this? It's just wronged that you and I are here as wallflowers."

"You have a good idea. It's good to talk to you like this." Charlotte said.

Another dance music played, and the two saw that Mr. Bingley had invited Elizabeth to the dance floor.

"I noticed that Mr. Bingley still kept his attention on Liz, Jane," said Charlotte to Jane.

Jane looked at Elizabeth with a smile, then turned to Charlotte and said, "I'm very happy for her, Charlotte."

"She seems to like him," said Charlotte.

"If he continues like this, she will probably fall in love with her." Jane replied truthfully.

"And Mr. Bingley? Do you think he's in love too?"

The two went to see Mr. Bingley together.

"You could tell he liked her very much," Jane said.

"It's funny to hide this kind of thing from everyone," Charlotte said.

"It's the only way to avoid the doubts and remarks of reckless people." Jane replied, "But I'm not worried, Liz will be careful."

Charlotte nodded in agreement: "That's right, I'm not that worried about Eliza. Sometimes it's not good to be always worried. If a woman uses skills to cover up in front of the person she likes, it won't let her Knowing that she is interested in him, then she has no chance to win his favor."

"That's the way it is." Jane deeply agreed.

At this time, Colonel Foster and his wife came here, and Jane and Charlotte quickly changed the subject.

"Miss Lucas." Colonel Foster greeted Charlotte, then turned to Jane, "I hope you are well, Miss Bennet."

"Thanks, I'm all right," replied Jane, smiling. "Are you going to subdue some rioters in Meryton, sir? Or are you going to defend Hertfordshire from the French?"

"Neither, ma'am," replied Colonel Foster. "We hope to have a peaceful winter in Meryton. My men need training, and my officers need a social break."

"Then when you settle down, there will be a dance." Charlotte said.

This immediately aroused Mrs. Foster's approval.

"I hope you and your family will be able to attend." Colonel Foster said to Jane and Charlotte.

"Of course." The two ladies replied.

Soon, Colonel Foster took his wife to the other side.

Jane and Charlotte continued their conversation for a while.

"Jane," said Charlotte suddenly, "I noticed that Mr. Darcy was always looking at you."

"I don't know why!" Jane said, "This is the first time I've seen him, and I haven't had time to offend him... Unless he wants to frighten me with his eyes so that I don't try to approach him." .”

Charlotte laughed at her statement.

Jane quietly turned her head to look at Mr. Darcy. At that time, Darcy was standing a few steps away from them on the side of the dance floor, looking at the people on the dance floor indifferently. Everyone around him walked away from him.

"I wish he was less social," Jane said. "He's so disturbing."

Charlotte smiled at her.

At this time, Charlotte just finished eating the last bit of pastry, and her hands were free. An officer immediately came over and invited Charlotte to dance. Charlotte glanced at Jane hesitantly.

"Go ahead, let me finish the last bit," Jane said.

But this corner can't stay anymore—Jane noticed that several gentlemen were about to move towards her, so she quickly stuffed the last piece of pastry into her mouth, wiped her hands, and prepared to go to the other side of the ballroom where there were fewer people. place to go.

As Jane was walking across the ballroom to the other side, she was stopped by Sir Lucas.

"Miss Bennet!" cried Sir Lucas, "why don't you dance?"

He took Jane by the hand and led her to the gentleman he was talking to. Jane followed him inevitably, and found that the gentleman was the Mr. Darcy whom she and Miss Lucas had mentioned earlier.

"Mr. Darcy, allow me to introduce you to this young lady, this lovely partner, whom I am sure you will not be able to resist dancing when such a beauty stands before you."

Jane noticed a look of shock and offended on Mr. Darcy's face, and said quickly to Sir Lucas, "Actually... sir, I didn't walk here to find a partner..."

"It would be my great honor if you would dance with me, Miss Bennet," said Mr. Darcy suddenly.

He even extended a hand politely.

Jane was instantly stuck.She could imagine that Mr. Darcy was asking her to dance out of politeness at this moment, but...

Dance a whole song with an iceberg?

After dancing, I will freeze to death...

Or die of embarrassment...

Jane tried to find some excuses to evade, but she suddenly realized that it was impolite to refuse at this time for such a gentleman who was much more noble than herself in terms of status and status. He was also a friend of Mr. Bingley's.

Well, try hard.Jane thought.Back then, the phd was forced to say a few words by himself, and later he even learned to take the initiative to talk, not to mention the current social situation will not allow a gentleman to ignore a lady's question.

It was just at the beginning of the next dance that Jane thanked her and put her hand on Mr. Darcy's.

Mr. Darcy led her down the dance floor, and Jane pretended not to notice that the people around found that Mr. Darcy invited her to dance for a moment of silence, determined to dance the dance seriously, and then found a corner to hide.

After dancing to the dance music for a while, she finally couldn't bear the embarrassment of being speechless, and summoned up her courage to say: "Mr. Darcy, I believe we should say something, a little is enough."

Mr. Darcy did not speak, and the two made a circle to the dance music.

"You can talk about dancing, and I'll talk about music," said Jane.

Mr. Darcy remained silent.

Jane let out a small sigh of frustration.

"Are you supposed to say a few words while dancing?" said Mr. Darcy suddenly.

"Yes, sometimes it's for the best," Jane replied, "and then we can enjoy not talking."

"Are you doing it for your own feelings or to please me?" Mr. Darcy's eyes fell on Jane.

"Both, I suppose," replied Jane.

She secretly encouraged herself in her heart.come on!she thought.This iceberg can melt a little better than that Phd, haven't you seen someone at least jumping out sentence by sentence?

At the very least, it is useful to start with this dialogue similar to the original Elizabeth and Darcy.

"Tell me about travelling, then," said Mr. Darcy. "Do you travel a lot?"

Jane gave him a strange look: "Occasionally, that's all I can say."

"Have you ever been to Kent?"

Jane glanced at him again, but she could see nothing in Mr. Darcy's stern countenance.

"Yes," she answered, "accompanied my aunt and uncle to Ramsgate, Kent, about a year ago."

"It's a nice little town."

"Indeed," Jane smiled sincerely, recalling the happy mood during the trip, "she is as beautiful as a painting."

Mr. Darcy glanced at Jane again, and seemed a little surprised by the adjective she used.

Jane didn't get a response for a while, so she couldn't help but looked up at Mr. Darcy, and seeing that he was silent again, she asked, "Have you been there too?"

"Yes." Mr. Darcy replied, and after a pause, he added, "I was almost taken for a jumper there."

Jane almost stepped on Mr. Darcy's shoes when she heard this.

She suddenly remembered that she went to Ramsgate with her uncle and aunt a year ago. On the cliff by the sea, her uncle and aunt walked to the front while talking. Standing on the edge of the cliff staring at the waves in the viewing walkway, she mistakenly thought that the gentleman was about to jump into the sea and commit suicide, so she couldn't help calling him, which made the gentleman very angry.

She then left quickly out of shame and embarrassment, not paying attention to what the gentleman looked like.

So... that gentleman is Mr. Darcy?

"Sorry." That's all Jane could say, but after thinking about it, she felt a little reconciled, and said, "But the place you were standing at that time was indeed too dangerous."

Mr. Darcy was stony and silent.

The dance ended here, and Jane curtseyed to Mr. Darcy, who quickly returned the salute, and then walked away quickly.

Elizabeth and Mr. Bingley happened to stop beside her. Mr. Bingley bowed to Elizabeth and then greeted Jane and went to talk to his friends. Elizabeth took Jane's hand and walked aside.

"It seems that no haughty person can resist your loveliness, Jane." Elizabeth smiled. "This is the first time I have seen Mr. Darcy invite a lady other than Miss Bingley and Mrs. Hurst."

"Oh! Don't talk about Liz." Jane wailed, "Mr. Darcy is going to make enemies with me now."