Chapter 32 Chapter Thirty-One

Fitzwilliam's manners were much admired by the Vicar's family, and the ladies felt that he would be a great addition to a Rosings feast.They had not, however, received an invitation from Rosings for some days, as the host had company and had no need for them; until the day of Easter, which was about a week after the arrival of the distinguished guests. , They were honored to be invited. It was just that when everyone left the church, the host family agreed in person that they would go to play in the afternoon.They had hardly seen Lady Catelyn or daughter during the last week.Fitzwilliam called many times at the vicarage during this time, but Mr. Darcy did not, and they saw him only in church.

Of course they all accepted the invitation and arrived in Lady Caitlin's drawing room on time.The lady received them with civility, though it was evident that they were not as welcome as they would have been if there were no other guests; and the lady's heart was almost entirely occupied with the two aunts and nephews, and she was concerned only with them, especially with Darcy talked more than anyone else in the room. Colonel Fitzwilliam, however, seemed delighted to see them; for Rosings' life was such a drudgery that he longed for a reprieve, and Mrs. Collins's handsome friend was very fond of him.He sat down beside her, and talked of Kent, of Hertfordshire, of travels and home, of new books and music, so vividly that Elizabeth felt that she had never been so affected in this room. Hospitality; they talked with such gusto that Lady Catelyn and Mr. Darcy took notice.Darcy's eyes were at once darting over and over both of them curiously; and after a while the lady felt the same, and more openly, and cried out without hesitation:

What are you talking about?What are you talking about?What are you talking about with Miss Bennet?Tell me about it. Let's talk about music, aunt, Colonel Fitzwilliam compelled to answer. Talk about music!So please speak louder.I love music the most.If you're talking about music, you've got to have my share.I don't think there are very many people in the UK at the moment who really appreciate music as much as I do, and who have more taste.If I study music, I will definitely become a famous artist.If Anne is in good health, she will definitely become a celebrity.I believe it will be moving when played.Georgiana, how are you doing now, Darcy?

Mr. Darcy commended his sister's achievements with the utmost earnestness. I'm glad to hear she play so well, said Mrs. Catelyn: "Please tell her for me that she won't be much better if she doesn't practice much." Don't worry, aunt, said Darcy, she needs no such advice from you.She is always practicing. That's even better.I'm not afraid of too much practice. Next time I have time to write to her, I must tell her not to be lazy no matter what.I often tell young ladies that if they want to succeed in music they must practice a lot.I have told Miss Bennet several times that she would never get better unless she practiced more; and I have often told her that Mrs. Collins had no piano, but I was very welcome to come to Rosings every day. , playing on the piano in Mrs. Jiang Jinsheng's room.You know, in that room, she won't get in anyone's way.

Mr. Darcy was ashamed at his aunt's insolence, and paid her no attention. After coffee, Colonel Fitzwilliam reminded Elizabeth that she had just promised to play to him, and she sat down at it.He pulled a chair over to sit beside her.Mrs. Catelyn had heard half of the song, and resumed the conversation with the nephew as she had just done, until the nephew avoided her at last, and walked leisurely to the piano and stopped in order to let the player You can see clearly her beautiful face.Elizabeth saw his intention, took the opportunity to stop, turned her head to him with a coquettish smile, and said:

Mr. Darcy, are you trying to frighten me by coming here to listen?Although your sister does play very well, I am not afraid.I am stubborn and never want to be intimidated by others.The more people try to frighten me, the more emboldened I become. Darcy said: I will never say that you are wrong, because you don't really think that I intend to scare you; fortunately, I have known you for a long time, and I know that you like to say things that are not what you want to say. Elizabeth laughed with delight at being thus described of her, and said to Fitzlian: What a wretch your cousin has made of me in your presence, you must not believe a word I say.I'm so unlucky, I was trying to deceive people here, making people believe that I have some advantages, but I ran into someone who can see through my true character.Indeed, Mr. Darcy, you are unkind in telling all of my misfortune in Hertfordshire, and, if I may venture to say, you are unwise, because If you do this, it will arouse my vengeance, and I will say something that will shock your relatives.

I'm not afraid of you, he said with a smile. Fitzwilliam hurriedly shouted: I would like to ask you to tell me what is wrong with him.I'd love to know how he behaves when he's with strangers. Then I'll tell you; first I ask you not to be frightened.You see, the first time I saw him in Hertfordshire was at a ball, you know what he does at this ball?He only danced four times in total!I don't want to make it hard for you to hear, but it is true.He danced only four times, though there were very few men, and I know very well that there was more than one woman present who sat idle without a partner. You cannot deny, Mr. Darcy, that there were This matter yo.

It's a pity that I didn't know any female guests on the dance floor at that time except myself. That's right; it's not nice to ask someone to introduce you to a girl in a dance hall.Well, Colonel Fitzwilliam, what do you want me to play again?My fingers are waiting for your command. Darcy said: Maybe I had better ask someone to introduce me, but I am not worthy to recommend myself to strangers. Shall we ask your cousin what is the cause of this?Elizabeth was still speaking to Colonel Fitzwilliam.Shall we ask him why a man of knowledge, experience, and education should not be worthy of introducing himself to strangers?

Fitzwilliam said: I can answer your question without asking him.That's because he himself is afraid of trouble. Darcy said: I am indeed not as talented as others, and I can talk and laugh freely when I meet people I have never met.I also won't go along with others and pretend to be concerned. Elizabeth said: When I talk about the piano, my fingers are not as grand, nor as strong and flexible, nor as expressive as many women play.I always think that this is my own shortcoming, because I don't want to practice hard.I can't believe that my fingers are not as good as those women who play better than me.

Darcy smiled and said: You are absolutely right.It can be seen that your grades are much better.Those who have had the privilege of hearing you play will find you to be lacking in nothing.Neither of us would like to perform in front of strangers. At this point Lady Catelyn interrupted them by asking aloud what they were talking about.Elizabeth immediately resumed playing.Lady Catelyn approached, and after listening for a few minutes, said to Darcy: If Miss Bennet practiced more, she could ask a famous teacher in London to teach her, and she would have no trouble playing it.Although she was not as funny as Anne, she knew fingering very well.Anne would have been a satisfactory player if she had been in good health and able to learn.

Elizabeth looked at Darcy to see if he listened wholeheartedly to his lady's compliments on his cousin, but there was no trace of his love for her, either then or afterwards, from his treatment of de.From the whole manner of Miss Power, she could not help comforting Miss Bingley that, had Miss Bingley been related to Darcy, Darcy would have married her too. Lady Caitlin continued to comment on Elizabeth's performance, and gave her many instructions on playing and appreciation.Elizabeth had no choice but to learn humbly with great patience.She complied with the request of the two gentlemen, and sat at the piano until the madam prepared the carriage to take them all home.