[Pride and Prejudice] Wisdom

Kitty was bored waiting in the living room, not only did she have to put up with a fool—her cousin Collins spouted nonsense, and listened to his constant compliments to her aunt, feeling extremely disdainful.

In her opinion, this cousin is useless. Although he is a small priest, he is nothing compared to the officer she loves. Moreover, he actually reprimanded his youngest son in last night's talk. favorite novel!God knows how reluctant I was when I took out my favorite book and handed it to him, because as soon as I heard this cousin's ugly voice read that book, Kitty felt that it was a treat for her. Favorite author's greatest insult ever.

She was able to take it out after a long period of mental preparation before handing it to Collins, who would have thought of it!The idiot!She even insulted novels, her favorite thing!

From that moment on, Kitty was at odds with the one-sided and Collins.

Seeing him complimenting his aunt non-stop at this moment, there is no need to mention the disdain in his heart.

Collins naturally didn't respond to this. He watched Mrs. Philip's face being coaxed more and more by himself, and then explained to her how magnificent and magnificent Rosings is.

Her initial displeasure disappeared when she learned what kind of a man Rosings was, and how rich he was, and that Lady Catherine alone would cost eight hundred pounds for a useless fireplace, Even very happy.

Listening to Collins's boastful talk, she felt more and more that this gentleman was really a character, and his mouth was extremely sweet. When she learned from him that Mr. Darcy was actually the nephew of that lady, Mrs. Philip felt that she should be careful. Give Lydia a hand.

Collins' flattering words were going to flood the house. Fortunately, it wasn't long before Kitty endured the pain. Someone outside the door announced that the officers were coming. Go find Lydia.

"Well, my dear Kitty, it's a pity that you won't be able to see the demeanor of those officers for the first time." Mrs. Philip, who stood up and was about to meet them, said with a smile.

Kitty immediately said that she didn't mind seeing them later at all. Anyway, there were officers every year, but a man like Collins who disgusted her only appeared once every few years.

"So, you can't stand Collins anymore?" Lydia asked her curiously.

Kitty, who finished telling the news that the officers had arrived, immediately took Lydia's arm and vomited bitterness to her sister.

"Yes, Lydia, you simply didn't see his appearance clearly, you want to curry favor with everyone you see, you want to curry favor with everyone you see." Kitty said sharply, her tone mocking.

Darcy silently followed the two ladies, and occasionally could hear the surname revealed by the two of them accidentally speaking a little louder when they were whispering.

Collins.

Darcy glanced at the position next to Lydia that was occupied by her sister, and walked to the other side of Lydia without making a sound. The man who came forward suddenly silenced the two ladies.

Darcy secretly glanced at Lydia's cute and guilty expression from the corner of her eye, while thinking about the character of Collins in her heart.

When he first saw him, Darcy didn't think that such an ordinary, flattering, vulgar man would pose any threat to him, but now, he was not so sure.

From the outside, although this Mr. Collins is not a man of extraordinary stature, even a little fat, but he is so-so and not disgusting.

And he was a clergyman, respectable to outsiders, and generally all right.

When he was thinking, he unconsciously frowned, and a deep gully sank in the middle.

Lydia intuitively felt that he was not in a good mood.

She wondered if he had heard Kitty's complaints?But even if she heard it, Lydia didn't think it was a big deal. In her impression, there was no scene of friendship between this Mr. Darcy and that cousin Collins.

On the contrary, from his behavior and perfunctory everywhere, it can be seen that he is impatient with Collins, which is not surprising, they are all impatient with Collins, like Darcy, only more impatient with him.

So, if it wasn't for Collins, then why the sudden bad mood?Lydia unconsciously speculated in her heart.

"Mr. Darcy?" As soon as Darcy turned his head, he saw eyes full of concern.

As soon as Wickham entered the living room, Elizabeth's eyes lit up. No matter when she saw Mr. Wickham, she always had a feeling of admiration in her heart.

This feeling is very novel to her, because she is not like Jane, who is full of affection for everyone she knows, but she is picky about everyone she knows.

She also tried to criticize Mr. Wickham in the past, but she had to admit that this gentleman, no matter what it was, was a model, even if all those who came here today were decent, gentlemen. He was the elite of the elite among the military officers in demeanor, but Wickham was not shy among them. On the contrary, whether it was walking posture, character, appearance, or temperament, he was far superior to these people.

Wickham took off the hat on his head, saw Elizabeth looking in his direction, and smiled politely.

He walked slowly to her side and sat down, and talked to her kindly: "Why didn't you see Mr. Darcy?"

If Wickham was considered the most outstanding man here, then Elizabeth, who was sitting next to this most outstanding man, was undoubtedly the happiest lady here.

"Lydia took Mr. Darcy to the back for a walk in the garden, and she will be back soon." Elizabeth said to him.

Wickham gave a thoughtful "Oh", and never asked about that Mr. Darcy again, but kept talking to Elizabeth about other things.

Although they all talked about such topics as the weather is really nice today, but Wickham's superb conversation skills, his melodious voice, and charming conversation made Elizabeth feel that Wickham's speaking art is superb, then The boring topic, spit out from Wickham's beautiful mouth, seemed to have changed its taste and became full of wit and humor.

The relationship between her and this gentleman has only become extremely close during these few minutes due to Wickham's deliberate ingratiation.

Suddenly, his charming voice stopped, Elizabeth looked back curiously, and saw her sisters and Mr. Darcy.

The strange feeling came back to her.

From the moment Wickham came in, Collins knew he had a formidable enemy, and with Wickham and the officers he had a hard time gaining favor, and he suddenly felt that he was of no importance here. , his eldest cousin Jane said to Mr. Bingley with a happy face.

Elizabeth and that Mr. Wickham also talked happily.

The remaining two cousins ​​were in the garden, and the officers gathered together in twos and threes, and no one came to talk to him, an insignificant person, which made Collins very uncomfortable.

Fortunately, Mrs. Philip was very willing to be his audience, which made him feel better.Mrs. Philip was not only kind enough to listen to him, but she was always on the lookout, and if the plate was empty, she would help him refill his coffee and muffins.

At this time, he was halfway through his speech, when he caught a glimpse of a familiar-colored hem from the corner of his eyes, he immediately cheered up, left Mrs. Philip, and walked over enthusiastically.

"Mr. Darcy, Cousin Lydia." He spoke in a courteous tone, asking Darcy how he felt about the garden, and complimenting Lydia on how beautiful she looks today.

But most of his words were directed at Lydia.

Seeing the annoying Collins chattering again, Kitty quietly rolled her eyes, and pulled Lydia forward. Her eyes lit up because she saw Wickham, and she took Lydia's hand together. over there.

"Mr Wickham," she said shyly.

Wickham bowed to her, and his eyes moved to Lydia.

Lydia only felt that when this gentleman saw her, it was as if he saw a lamb that was slaughtered, and he showed her an extremely gentle smile.

She was so frightened by her analogy that she even forgot to return the gift.

Wickham only thought that this little girl who had never seen the market was overwhelmed by him. After all, he had been with women for so many years, and he could guess a woman's mind with his toes.

"Hello, Miss Lydia." Wickham gave Darcy a provocative look calmly.

Although I don't know why Darcy treats such a girl who is only a bit pretty, it is enough for Wickham to know that he can provoke him.

Darcy's mood was very complicated. He looked at Wickham on the left with a false face and a concealed smile, and on the right at Collins who was extremely attentive, and suddenly felt an indescribable sense of crisis in his heart.