14. Chapter XIV
In the past few days, I am afraid that the happiest thing for Charles is the visit of the Bennett family.
Early in the morning, Caroline was dragged into the fitting room by Charles, and watched him rummage through the appropriate clothes, as if trying to put all of her most gorgeous things on her body.
"How's this one?" Charles asked excitedly, pointing to the lace shirt on his body, which was David's new work, a perfect combination of silk and cotton, at least he thought so.
Caroline yawned widely, tears welling up in the corners of her eyes, "Oh, Charles, let me go, I think this one is okay!" ”
"Yes, Charles, if that Miss Jane likes you, you'll look good in whatever you wear." Mr. Darcy's voice came abruptly from the other side, causing Caroline to yawn back, and her little face flushed.
"What are you doing - Charles! Put down your feather hat! Caroline couldn't stand it, "You're like a male peacock desperately for a female now!" Charles, stop this crazy move. ”
Darcy's tense face relaxed, apparently he thought so too, "I agree with Miss Caroline this time, Charles, stop your actions. ”
The large dog looked at the two of them pitifully, "You really think I'm very good like this?!" ”
Caroline and Darcy looked at each other, nodded firmly, and replied in unison, "Good! ”
Charles Bentley: ............
Soon, the Bennett family came to visit. For the ladies of Longborne, getting acquainted with the people of Netherfield Garden was as exciting as finding a suitable husband.
At the very least, Mrs. Bennett thought that her daughter was so good that she could charm Mr. Charles Bingley and his friend, and if that friend had been so arrogant, she would not have let her marry her if she had died.
Caroline glanced at Mr. Darcy's face that sank suddenly, and she couldn't stop snickering inwardly, she knew that Elizabeth had never been the one to restrain Darcy, and it was Mrs. Bennett who was really terrible.
The lady could have depressed Darcy by more than one level as soon as she spoke, and Mr. Bennett did not appear, and it was known from Mrs. Bennett that he had never been very fond of such occasions.
Jane Bennett and Elizabeth Bennett were the only people in their family who could talk to Charles and Darcy, and although Mr. Darcy had kept a straight face since saying hello, anyone with a discerning eye could see that he was not so disgusted with the eldest and second child of the Bennett family.
As for whether he really thinks it is good or because of Charles's face, it is unknown.
Caroline is very happy, in addition to the fact that this is the protagonist of Aunt Austin's pen, and more importantly, Jane Bennett is a beauty, and Caroline has no hobby, she just likes to see beautiful women.
Elizabeth is not bad, although not as delicate as her sister, but she has a smart beauty, although not as affinable as her sister, but her vitality is also unpleasant.
So, naturally, Caroline had a very speculative conversation with Elizabeth and Jane, interspersed with Mary's puzzling introduction, and on the whole, it was quite peaceful.
On the other hand, Charles was caught by Mrs. Bennett, and told him how good and beautiful his Jiying was, how many young men wanted to pursue her, and then after a while he said how lively and lovely her little daughters Lydia and Kitty were, and if there were any friends from Bentley, they must be introduced to Yunyun.
Charles, who had been looking at Jane, was surprised to take it back, "Mrs. Bennett, if I'm not mistaken, Miss Lydia and Miss Kitty are not minors, are they?" ”
The two young ladies nodded shyly, but their hopeful eyes kept looking at Charles, and Mrs. Bennett didn't care, "What does that matter!" Let's get acquainted with it first! Socialize, socialize! I dare say that when my Lydia and Kitty reach adulthood, they will definitely become the most beautiful and hot ladies in their social circles! ”
"Oh, Mom!" Lydia and Kitty looked at each other and laughed.
Everyone was amazed at Mrs. Bennett's thoughts, especially her two daughters, Jane blushed and didn't know what to say, and looked pitiful, while Elizabeth was even more straightforward, rolled her eyes and simply held her forehead, out of sight and out of mind.
Mr. Darcy's already gloomy face was even more terrifying, to be honest, if it weren't for Bentley's face, he would definitely not put up with such a person, Caroline saw this, she was really worried that if she didn't agree with her, she would drag the car, but what would she do!
She smiled dryly, "Mrs. Bennett is anxious, beautiful young ladies are not worried about getting married, I believe that with beauties like Jane and Elizabeth, my sisters will not be bad." ”
She is saying that a beautiful young lady is not worried about getting married, not only with a beautiful face, but also with an equally beautiful heart.
Although I know that Lydia and Kitty are quite kind-hearted, this babbling character and no wisdom connotation are really worrying.
However, she is not a young lady of the Bennett family, so she should worry about her own business instead of worrying about this.
Listening to David's reflection, the first batch of silk products is ready, the orders are full, and they are almost booked out within a week, which seems to be a very good sales prospect, and now I am waiting for the feedback from those customers.
Knowing this, Caroline was in a good mood, and even looked at Mr. Hearst, and Sir William Lucas said that he was going to hold another ball, and solemnly invited Caroline and Darcy, hoping that they would dress up to attend.
In normal times, she thought she would definitely refuse, but who made her feel good this time, so she readily agreed to Sir William's invitation, attracting the watchful eyes of Darcy on the side.
This ball was important, Caroline had this reaction in her head, but she didn't know why it was important, she couldn't help it, it was too long since she had read the original book, she could remember the names of these people, and she couldn't remember anything else.
Intuition doesn't deceive.
Caroline looked at the people dancing in the dance hall and felt that she was really wearing the right clothes, such a dance hall, although not small, but it was a little crowded after accommodating hundreds of people.
Originally, the clothes in the dance were not very conservative, and the temperature after the body and body were close to her made her feel even more uncomfortable, especially if this is still Europe, what smells the most in the European countryside? Please, does it smell good!!
She twisted her face sadly and breathed, and the men who didn't know when she posted it all had a smell of strange perfume with male hormones, mixed up, which was enough for her to savor for half a year.
"Miss Caroline?" A familiar voice sounded in her ears, and Darcy looked down at her, although the expression on her face was faint, but there was concern in her brown and black eyes.
Caroline was stupid all of a sudden, she thought she was hallucinating, and Mr. Darcy would care so blatantly about people?
"Yes, I'm fine sir." Caroline took two steps back, using Darcy's tall stature to block the horrible group of men, and she quietly breathed a sigh of relief before she looked squarely at the gentleman beside her.
"Aren't you going to dance, Mr. Darcy?"
The man grimaced, "As you can see, I'm not fit for this kind of occasion. ”
"But you're adapting well." Caroline pointed out this dryly, Mr. Darcy's aristocratic elegance of socializing, she had seen it for a long time, "You should go and dance." ”
"Country social dance?" Darcy frowned without a trace, a hint of disgust crossed his face, the dance here was very cheerful, so it didn't quite fit him.
Caroline shrugged, "Dance isn't the point, it's the attitude. She felt that she had to save Mr. Darcy's poor reputation, "Ever since the last time you were so cold at the ball, and had a mediocre opinion of the only two pretty young ladies in the village, everyone has said that you are arrogant, arrogant, and boring. ”
Darcy was stunned and didn't speak.
In fact, he has developed antibodies to such an evaluation, and he won't feel anything after listening to it too much, and he himself knows his own character, and he doesn't want to wronged himself, so he lets it go for himself.
But he didn't expect that someone would say to himself so bluntly that he was arrogant, and that kind of tone, hoping that he would be forgiven by others.
Miss Caroline, sure enough, is a surprising person.
Darcy felt that he was beginning to wonder what he and she were saying about him.
"So." She concluded, seriously, "Sir, you should go for a dance." ”
She felt that she had no problem saying this, Mr. Darcy was not the kind of man who regarded face as a qiē, and he could definitely accept his straightforward evaluation, so she said it so simply.
It would be impossible to say that there was no psychological barrier, but Aunt Austin said that Mr. Darcy was an aristocratic gentleman with many advantages, so Caroline felt that she would not be hated.
Darcy hooked his lips in an undetectable voice, his voice as broad and deep as ever, "So, Miss Caroline, do I have the privilege of inviting you to dance?" Just like the last prom. ”
Caroline shook her head, "Sir, your dance partner shouldn't stop at me. ”
"Is Miss Caroline rejecting me?"
Caroline: ......
"No, sir. I just think that with Mr.'s capital, so handsome and tall, mature and stable, and worth a lot of money, there must be many young ladies who want to dance with you, I should leave this opportunity to others, after all, I am also familiar with Mr., right? ”
I don't know if it's because Caroline said "familiar" or because of the storm's compliment, Darcy felt that he was in a good mood, so he didn't refute it, but just asked, "So, which young lady should I invite to dance?" ”
Caroline's eyes lit up, "Look, how is Miss Elizabeth?!" ”
Darcy:......
Elizabeth:?????