[Pride and Prejudice] Crossing into Elizabeth

Mrs. Bennet grumbled and complained, but had no choice but to accept the fact that she was owed two hundred pounds.

The next few days passed quite peacefully, and the situation of Mary and Mr. Collins gradually became clear. Mr. Collins always surrounded Mary, complimenting her. Although Mary didn't say anything, her expression was clear. In vain she showed that she enjoyed Mr. Collins' compliments.

Mrs. Bennet was very pleased with herself, and she was soon to marry a daughter, who would take her place as mistress of Longbourn!

Charlotte, however, dropped by from time to time, and Mrs. Bennet hated her so much that she took Mary and Mr. Collins to Netherfield all day, or sent them to accompany Mr. Collins to their aunt. go there.

More than a week passed in this way, and Jane and Bingley did not come to Longbourn, as Mrs. Bennet was always taking them to Netherfield.

Mr. Bennet has always disliked going to other people's homes, even the eldest son-in-law's home. When Mrs. Bennet and her party went out, he always stayed at his own home and never met Mr. Bingley. The two hundred pounds were never returned to Mr. Bingley.

At last Mr. Bingley came to Longbourn.

Elizabeth hurriedly went to the study to find Mr. Bennet. After Mr. Bennet expressed his gratitude to Mr. Bingley, he would return the two hundred pounds to Mr. Bingley.

Unexpectedly, Mr. Bingley refused to accept and waved his hands over and over again.

Mr. Bennet insisted that Mr. Bingley accept it: "The money is for Lizzie's medical treatment. Of course I should pay the money. Bingley, I am very satisfied if you can take out the money and return it to Mr. Darcy." Thank you, the money is yours, so you can take it."

Mr. Bingley insisted on not accepting the money. He said: "I took Lizzie out. We took her to a friend's house as a guest. We should have taken good care of her, but because of our negligence, Lizzie got pneumonia and almost died." Fate, it's my fault, I should do anything for her, not to mention that I just paid a little money now, it's really nothing."

Seeing Mr. Bennet's expression of disapproval, Mr. Bingley hastily added: "I feel better after paying for Lizzie. For me, please take back the money."

Mr. Bingley spoke so sweetly, and Mr. Bennet was also a little moved by what he said. Besides, two hundred pounds is not a very large amount, so it is no fun to push back and forth. Since Bingley is determined not to accept it, Bennett Mr. also thought about it.

Mrs. Bennet was elated by what Mr. Bingley said. She was already feeling sorry for the two hundred pounds, so she hurriedly said: "In this case, Mr. Bennet, you can take the money back."

Mr. Bingley immediately thanked Mrs. Bennet, who accepted it with a smile.

Even if the matter is settled in this way, the rest will be peaceful and nothing special will happen. However, during the meal, Mr. Bingley seemed to suddenly think of it, and said to Elizabeth: "I received a letter today. Darcy wrote, he said he was coming to see my new home, and Darcy would come over in two days."

"Mr. Darcy!" said Mrs. Bennet in surprise. "He's going to Netherfield? Oh, that's very good. I should like to see him. When Mr. Darcy arrives, Mr. Bingley, you must take him to Netherfield." Come Longborn."

Jane was also very surprised. She had just heard that she had come to Longbourne a little earlier than Bingley, and then stayed with her sister all the time. Bingley hadn't had time to talk to her.

Jane couldn't help looking at Elizabeth. Elizabeth didn't know what to think for a moment, and she couldn't believe it for a moment, but she didn't want to let herself think too much. Mr. Darcy was just visiting his good friend's house. .

But Elizabeth couldn't help asking: "Is Mr. Darcy still in Rosings now?"

Mr Bingley said: "He was still at Rosings, and he told me that the Rosings matter had been taken care of and that he would come here directly from Rosings."

Elizabeth just said "Oh" and didn't ask anything else.

Jane was glad that Mr. Darcy had come here, perhaps to call on an old friend, but more likely he had come on Elizabeth's behalf.Mrs. Bennet didn't know what was going on, she just kept asking them what kind of person Mr. Darcy was, saying that she wanted to see him very much and invited him to dinner.

The others were also very interested, especially Mr. Collins. He looked at Mrs. Bennet for a while and Elizabeth for a while, as if he wanted to say something.

Elizabeth just ate her head without looking sideways, so she didn't see Mr. Collins like this.

But Mrs. Bennet quickly noticed that she was excited to be like Mr. Collins at the beginning. After all, not everyone has the opportunity to associate with a gentleman like Mr. Darcy, especially if this gentleman is Mr. Collins’ benefactor— -Lady Catherine's nephew, Mr. Collins had wanted to see Mr. Darcy for a long time, and he regretted not being able to see Mr. Darcy, although he was always invited to Rosings, although he and Rosings Mrs. Bennet had heard Mr. Collins say many times.

If Mrs. Bennet can keep thinking like this, it will be a great thing for her!

It was a pity that she soon remembered one thing, and that was the story she had told Mr. Collins.

Mrs. Bennet was startled immediately, and she hurriedly recalled what she said to Mr. Collins at that time. It didn't matter if she thought about it, it almost scared Mrs. Bennet to death.She suddenly found that Mr. Darcy's conditions were completely in line with the person she said was about to be engaged to Elizabeth. He met in Pemberley, he was a friend of Mr. Bingley, and he would be a guest at Netherfield soon. All these nonsense. It's as if the words were tailor-made for Mr. Darcy!

Mrs. Bennet peeped furtively at Mr. Collins, and found, to her unlucky misfortune, that Mr. Collins must have misunderstood Mr. Darcy for whom she spoke of as the soon-to-be-betrothed Elizabeth.

Mrs. Bennet is very upset now. Mr. Darcy will come over in two days, and her lies will be exposed soon!It doesn't matter if the lies get through, what matters is that Mary's marriage is likely to be blown up!

Mrs. Bennet was meditating on this unfortunate incident while she was eating dully. She suddenly realized that Mr. Darcy was to blame for this incident. If he made this surprise attack, nothing would happen!The person who was very popular with Mrs. Bennet just now was immediately hated by her. How could there be such a person in the world!It doesn't matter if it's convenient for others!have time!All of a sudden, I was about to run to someone's house!

After dinner, Elizabeth and Mary were called out by Mrs. Bennet.

Mrs. Bennet hurriedly took the two of them to a quiet room. As soon as the door was closed, the lady complained and opened: "...What does this gentleman mean? He wrote a letter to Mr. Bingley "I happen to have time in these two days, and I want to go to your house," he just let it know, and he was about to run to other people's houses! It doesn't matter whether they have the time! Whether they have the energy! He wrote lightly After receiving such a letter, Jane and Mr. Bingley have to honestly prepare to welcome him! How can there be such a person in the world..."

Mrs. Bennet was frothing, and talking louder and louder!As if Mr. Darcy was responsible for all this!

Elizabeth allowed Mrs. Bennet to complain, without any attempt to stop her, knowing full well that you would only add fuel to the fire if you tried to judge her.

Mary didn't think so much at first, and when she was called out by Mrs. Bennet, she still looked calm and steady. Now hearing Mrs. Bennet complaining so loudly, she couldn't help panicking, "Mom," Mary called out , "What can we do? If Mr. Collins finds out that we are deceiving him, wouldn't it be too bad?"

Mrs. Bennet stopped to take a breath. After talking for so long, she was also a little tired, and it would be a waste of energy to complain.

She sent Elizabeth to pour her a glass of warm water from a kettle nearby. After replenishing the water, Mrs. Bennet said to Mary: "Good boy, don't worry! Mom is here, and she will not let Mr. Collins know about it."

Elizabeth was also waiting to hear Mrs. Bennet's speech. Mrs. Bennet paused before continuing: "Mr. Collins will be leaving in another week. Only this week we have covered this matter, Collins You can't run away, sir. When Mr. Collins proposes to you, and the matter is settled, we shall have nothing to fear."

"But, mamma," cried Mary, "how are we going to get this out of the way? As soon as we see Mr. Darcy, and as soon as we get to know each other, Mr. Collins will know that Lizzie and Mr. Darcy are not the same at all, so that Isn't the matter revealed?"

"So," said Mrs. Bennet quickly, "Lizzie can't be present when we meet Mr. Darcy! That way Mr. Collins won't know what's going on with Lizzie and Mr. Darcy."

As soon as Mary heard this method, she was happy immediately, but she was only happy for a second, then she became worried again: "Isn't this strange? Mr. Collins thought that Lizzie and Mr. Darcy were in that way, but Mr. Darcy After coming, they never see each other! It's so strange!"

Mrs. Bennet said: "Who says they are not allowed to meet? Just not in our presence! Let Lizzie go to Netherfield while we are at Longbourne! That way Mr Collins can have no doubts." La."

"Why," exclaimed Mary happily, "that's a very good idea!"

"Of course," said Mrs. Bennet, triumphantly. "Your mother can't be bothered by such a trifle!"

In this way, Elizabeth listened to the two of them and made a decision about her.

After discussing with Mary, Mrs. Bennet turned her head and told Elizabeth: "Dear Lizzie, have you heard what we said just now? This must be inconvenient for you, but for Mary, for this family , you just bear with me, if Mr. Darcy comes to our house, you can't stay at home, you can... go to Lucas Cottage, Miss Lucas likes you the most? She will welcome you! If Mr. Darcy doesn't come to our house, you've got to go to Netherfield, and you'll spend the day at your sister's, and come back after dinner, understand?"

Elizabeth finally understood that after Mr. Darcy came, she had to follow Mrs. Bennet's arrangements anytime and anywhere, and she had to go wherever she asked her to go.

This is really...Elizabeth was speechless.

Who did she provoke, why did she torment her so much?

On the third day after Mr. Bingley brought this news, Mr. Darcy did arrive at Netherfield.

Mrs. Bennet had a servant to help her, and got the news that day.

She hastened to send a letter to Jane, and asked Jane and Mr. Bingley to bring Mr. Darcy to the house tomorrow.

He also ordered Mrs. Hill to prepare the ingredients for tomorrow, "Buy more fish and chicken, buy a deer, and other things. Just watch and buy more. We will have a distinguished guest at home tomorrow, so we can't neglect it." , Tell the cook to prepare well, and there will be no mistakes tomorrow."

Originally for the sake of Mr. Collins, Mrs. Bennet hated Mr. Darcy, and thought it was his fault.But now that she had figured out a solution, Mr. Darcy became her guest again.

Mrs. Bennet felt very proud, and she said triumphantly to Mr. Collins: "Although our place is quite remote and the environment is very simple, fortunately we have a son-in-law like Mr. Bingley and a friend like Mr. Darcy! I I daresay a man like Mr. Darcy doesn't just dine in anybody's house."

Mr. Collins quickly complimented Mrs. Bennet. Although he used to compliment Mrs. Bennet before, this time he was more respectful than ever. He really did not expect such a distinguished guest in the Bennet house, especially Unexpectedly, this distinguished guest had such a relationship with Cousin Elizabeth!

Mr. Collins had been determined to marry Cousin Mary, and now he was more determined.