Chapter 39 Chapter Thirty-eight

Elizabeth and Mr. Collins met in the dining-room after breakfast on Saturday, and it turned out that they had arrived a few minutes earlier than the others.Mr. Collins hastened to take advantage of the opportunity to bid her a solemn farewell, which he considered to be an indispensable courtesy. He said: "Miss Elizabeth, I don't know whether my wife has expressed her gratitude to you for your visit to our house this time; but I am sure she will not let you go without expressing her gratitude."To tell you the truth, we appreciate your coming this time.We know that we are leaving behind a humble home, and no one is willing to visit us.We live poorly, our quarters are cramped, our servants are few, and our knowledge is so shallow that a young lady like you would find Hunsford a very dull place, but we are very grateful for your kindness, And do my best so that you will not have a dull life, I hope you can learn from it.

Elizabeth thanked her very much, and said that it was a very pleasant visit, and that it had been a very pleasant six weeks, and that Charlotte's company was a pleasure, and she was grateful for the kindness and kindness of the host.Upon hearing this, Mr. Collins was very satisfied, and immediately put on a smile, and replied solemnly: It gives me the utmost satisfaction to hear that you are not unhappy.At last we have done our best, and feel most fortunate to be able to introduce you to the best society.Although the humble house is insignificant, but thanks to the Rosings mansion, you live in a poor place like ours, and you can often come and go with them, so that you can avoid monotony. Siffley was not entirely disappointed.Lady Catelyn's house has treated us with special favor and love, an opportunity that no one else could wish for.You can also see what a position we are in.You see we are guests with them almost all the time.To tell you the truth, although my vicarage is very poor and inconvenient, it may be said that anyone who lives in it can share with us the kindness and friendship of Rosings, which may be said to be unlucky.

His delight was beyond description; and Elizabeth thought of some simple, sincere kind words of flattery, which he walked about the room with delight. Dear cousin, you could very well go to Hertfordshire and spread the good news to us.I believe you can do it.Lady Catelyn is very attentive to her wife, as you see every day.All in all, I'm sure your friend didn't miscalculate, but it's fine to leave it alone.Please listen to me, dear Miss Elizabeth, I sincerely wish you the same happiness in your future marriage from the bottom of my heart.My dear Charlotte and I are really of one mind, and agree with each other in everything that happens to us.Our couple was a match made in heaven.

Elizabeth could have confidently stated that they were indeed very happy as husband and wife in this way, and she could have gone on with equal sincerity to say that she had no doubt that their home was very comfortable, and that she had done her part. .But in the middle of the conversation, the lady who was speaking came in and interrupted her.She wasn't sorry.How poor Charlotte!It is really a pain for her to get along with such a man day and night.But after all, she chose with her eyes wide open.She could not help feeling sorry to see her guests go away, but she did not seem to ask for pity.The housekeeping, the poultry, the various affairs of the parish, and many incidental things, had not yet completely bored her.

At last the carriage came, the trunks were fastened to the roof, the parcels were loaded into the box, and everything was ready for departure.After a lingering farewell, Mr. Collins escorted Elizabeth into the carriage.As they walked from the garden, he sent her back to greet her family on his behalf, not forgetting to thank him for the hospitality he had received at Longbourn last winter, and asking him to give his regards to Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner, whom he did not know. them.Then he helped her into the carriage, Maria followed, and just as the doors were about to close he reminded them suddenly and in a panic that they had forgotten to leave a farewell message to the ladies of Rosings.

But, he added, of course you want to send them a message of greeting and thanks for their hospitality these days. Elizabeth did not object, the door was closed, and the carriage drove away. After a few minutes of silence, Maria exclaimed: My God!We seem to have only been here a day or two, but a lot has happened! They went all the way without speaking or being startled, and arrived at Mr. Gardiner's house within four hours of leaving Hansford.They will stay there for a few days. Elizabeth saw that Jiying was in a good mood, but it was a pity that she had no chance to carefully observe whether she was in a good mood, because her aunt Domon was kind enough to arrange various programs for them long ago.Fortunately, Jiying will go back with her. When we arrive at Longbourn, we will have a lot of free time, so let's observe carefully then.

However, it was with difficulty that she could not wait till Longbourn to tell Jane of Mr. Darcy's proposal.She knew that she had the power of speaking to shock Jane, and, when she did speak, to gratify her own vanity, which she could not overcome intellectually.She would have liked to speak of it, but she could not make up her mind how to speak to Jane in moderation, and was afraid that any mention of the subject would inevitably involve Bingley in some way, and might hurt her sister more.