[Pride and Prejudice] Wisdom

Their cousin, Mr. Collins, is a young man who looks a bit fat in appearance.

He appeared to be about twenty-five years old, dignified and solemn, in a formal suit, and when the door was opened for him, he was very satisfied to find the whole Bennett family there.

Mr. Bennet first went up to greet him a few words, and then handed over the subject of the topic to his wife.

Collins blurted out the words of praise that he had memorized a long time ago. Although he was a little disgusted with him, hearing these words made Mrs. Bennet feel a lot better.

But just like this, there is no way for her to make a good face to this cousin who appeared out of nowhere.

She introduced her five daughters to him with a cold expression.

Once Collins' eyes shifted to his five cousins, he couldn't move away.

Although he had heard about the beauty of his cousins ​​before, he only thought they were country girls, no matter how beautiful they were, they couldn't be much more beautiful.

But seeing him today, he was very satisfied with the proposal he was about to make.

Although Mrs. Bennet didn't talk much uncharacteristically, Collins didn't need others to help him introduce the topic, and he was good at dancing with his sleeves.

No sooner had he taken his seat than he began to praise Mrs. Bennet's daughters, saying that they were rare girls, and that there were few such young ladies, even in the parish where he lived.

"I personally believe that daughters like yours will take it for granted that they will have a happy marriage." Although Collins seemed to behave rigidly, he was indeed one set of flattery words.

Mrs. Bennet was so delighted by him, it is no wonder that Collins's words were right in her heart, and she was always very grateful for every word of blessing her daughter's marriage. Looking at her cousin, although her heart Still uncomfortable, but at least he showed a little good face.

"If you want me to say, you are really a kind person. If you are really right, then I will be very grateful, otherwise, they will have to guard the only one thousand pounds left, poor Have a good time."

"You're probably talking about property inheritance." Collins always has an unparalleled sensitivity to money matters.

Mrs. Bennet didn't care if it was a law restricting inheritance rights or not. She only knew that this young man had taken away the property that should have belonged to her daughters, and she was very angry. She said in a bad tone.

"Yes, sir. You must admit that, what a misfortune it must be for my daughters? I don't mean that you are at fault." It is your fault, Mrs. Bennet. I thought to myself: "It's just this law, how strange is it?"

"Ma'am, I am also deeply unfortunate about this matter, but it is beyond our control." Collins' tone was full of sympathy, but with a smile on his face: "Actually, I also understand your situation very well." Mood, I have a lot to say, but it would be too presumptuous to be worried, but since I see you in such distress, I will tell the truth..."

"Mom, dinner is ready, let's go over and eat." The witty Elizabeth interrupted the cousin, and her intuition made her feel that it was better not to let him say these words.

Lydia silently gave her a thumbs up in her heart, and she also helped to call everyone over for dinner.

Seeing the two beautiful cousins ​​standing up together, Collins felt that his eyes were not enough and he didn't know which one was better, so he couldn't help but choose in his heart.

The second cousin on the left looks very lively, while the youngest cousin Lydia on the right is pretty, which makes Collins a little distressed.

Should I propose to my cousin?

Unfortunately, he didn't know that no matter which cousin he proposed to, what awaited him was a merciless rejection.

When they got to the dining table, Collins scanned the surroundings with a master-like gaze, and he began to admire the hall, the dining room, and the furniture, and there was nothing he didn't appreciate.

In former times Mrs. Bennet would have been delighted by such admiration, but the thought that he regarded them as his future property displeased her.

When he was seated to eat, he praised the deliciousness of the food as usual, and said that the cook was superb, although not as good as Rosings' cook.

Lydia thought this cousin was a wonderful person, not to mention that each of his compliments was different, and what he just said was very hated by Mrs. Bennet.

Thinking of this, she looked at her cousin twice more, but she never thought that Collins would immediately popularize the noble master of Rosings to her with bright eyes.

"Since we are talking about Rosings with you, it is inevitable to mention his master, Cousin Lydia, I think you seem to be very interested?" His eyes shifted to Lydia.

Lydia shook her head quickly: "Sir, believe me, I really have no interest."

"I know you young ladies are used to using evasive words to cover up your inner desires, but it's okay, cousin Lydia, what I'm best at is guessing other people's thoughts, so you don't need to do this in front of me. ’” Collins continued to address her.

Kitty felt that this cousin was really boring. She had been hanging out with red uniforms these days. Seeing this cousin's black clothes, she had no interest in him, let alone any good impression. Seeing Lydia being targeted at this time, he winked gloatingly at her.

Elizabeth smiled sympathetically at her. Obviously, it seems that her cousin... um... is really not a sensible person.

Collins continued to babble, and his head moved forward, and Lydia felt that she was about to be sprayed by his spittle.

"The owner of Rosings is the noble Lady Catherine. I have never seen anyone in my life who is as noble as her." When Collins mentioned his benefactor, he was full of admiration: "My residence is only It's a road away from Rosings. So I was lucky enough to have dinner with her twice by the gift of this lady, and she invited me to Rosings to play cards. Although many people I know say that Catherine Madam is proud, but I just think she is amiable, and she speaks to me in the same tone as other gentlemen.” When he told these experiences, his eyes were full of complacency, he coughed his throat, and continued: “This lady I have no objection to my social contacts with the locals, and even understand me very well. In fact, I came here this time because Lady Catherine said to me, my dear Collins, you are not young, it is time to plan to find a A wife who matches your status has helped you take care of the housework."

When he said his wife, he looked at the five cousins ​​in an unclear manner.

In order to stay away from the spittle, Lydia also complimented the lady a few words, which made Collins more pleasing to the cousin, and praised Lydia a few more words.

Lydia felt goosebumps from being praised by him.

Fortunately, Mrs. Bennet helped her divert the cousin's attention.

"Such a lady must be a pretty good person, but it's a pity that ordinary noble ladies can't do what she does. It seems that you said that her husband passed away, so does she have other family members?"

Lydia, who was far away from the spittle star, was relieved, and for some reason began to miss the taciturnity of Mr. Darcy.

"Lady Catherine also has a daughter, and her daughter, Miss de Boer, will be the heir to the Rosings estate and a large fortune."

Hearing this, Kitty asked excitedly: "Oh! So, she is richer than many ladies? Then, what kind of lady is she? What does she look like?"

Kitty who is gossiping is always overwhelming.

Collins smiled slightly: "Miss de Boer is very charming. Mrs. Catherine herself said that, when it comes to appearance, Miss de Boer is even more beautiful than the most beautiful lady."

Kitty quickly introduced her eldest sister and Lydia: "So how about comparing with Jane? Where's Lydia?"

Jane and Lydia looked at each other and smiled, both of them looked helpless.

"Mrs. Catherine also said that the reason why Miss de Boer is more beautiful than the most beautiful lady is that besides being beautiful, she also has a unique temperament brought by noble blood. I agree with this very much." As he spoke, he shook his head: "So, on this point, I think that although my two cousins ​​have extraordinary temperament, they are still not as good as Miss De Pole."

Mrs. Bennet who said this was full of anger, and couldn't help rebutting: "Then this lady must be versatile and sought after?"

"It's an unfortunate thing, because the lady's infirmity has hindered her, otherwise, I dare say, the lady must have both talents and talents."

Mrs. Bennet pursed her lips, and asked Mary to hand over the salt she had on hand.

Kitty continued to talk to this cousin: "As for the noble lady, we just have a new neighbor here. I think that Caroline Bingley is also very good, she can be called noble."

"I've never heard of this lady's name. I still think that Miss De Boer is even more noble. It's a pity that you have no chance to meet her, otherwise you will be overwhelmed by her temperament." He continued. , but Kitty no longer paid attention to him, and the people at the table were all absorbed in the meal in front of him. For this reason, he had to emphasize his own voice: "I think you young ladies, if you can learn morality ,Miss Pole's one or two points, then you can't use it. I often say that Miss de Boer was born to be a noble lady, but Lady Catherine has a soft spot for her sister's son, Mr. Darcy. , with all my strength to match Miss de Boer with him, this Mr. Darcy, whom I have had the pleasure of meeting a few times, and I must say, is a very remarkable young man, but met de Boer. Miss Pole, I can only say that she is going to add to the glory, not to get the glory."

"Mr. Darcy? What a coincidence, we also have a Mr. Darcy here?" Elizabeth said to him in surprise.