Chapter 52 Chapter 51

The sister's wedding came, and both Jane and Elizabeth worried about her, perhaps more than the sister herself.The family sent a carriage to so-and-so to fetch the new couple, who would come at lunch time.Both sisters were afraid of their coming, Jane especially.She put herself in her place and thought that Lydia would feel so much if this scandal had happened to her, and it made her feel all the more uncomfortable when she thought of her sister's distress. Here comes the new couple.The whole family gathered in the living room to greet them.When the carriage pulled up in front of the door, Mrs. Bennet was all smiles, and her husband was grave.The daughters were surprised and anxious, and very disturbed.

Only Lydia's voice was heard at the door, and after a while, the door was opened, and Lydia ran into the room.The mother, overjoyed with joy, hastened up to welcome her, embraced her, and, with a genial smile, extended her hand to Wickham (who was walking behind the bride), to wish them both happiness.Mrs. Ben's words were so loud that she believed they would be happy together. The new couple then turned to Mr. Bennet, who was less devoted to them than his wife.I saw that his face was extremely serious, and he didn't even open his mouth.The self-sufficiency of the young couple really irritated him.Elizabeth was disgusted, and even Jane could not help being horrified.Lydia is still Lydia restless, not shy, wild and noisy, fearless.She walked from one sister to the other, asking them to congratulate her one by one.Finally, when everyone sat down, she quickly scanned the room and saw that there had been some changes inside, so she smiled and said that she hadn't been here for a long time.

Wickham didn't even look uncomfortable.His appearance has always been kind and moving. If he is more decent and his marriage is more in line with the rules, then when he comes to visit Yue's family this time, his smiling face and peaceful conversation will naturally please them.Elizabeth, who had never believed him to be so impudent, sat down and thought: There is no end to a man's shame.She could not help blushing, and Jane blushed too; but the two parties, while others were ashamed of them, did not change their faces. On this occasion, there is really no need to worry about having nothing to talk about.The bride and her mother felt that they had nothing to say; and Wickham, who happened to be seated beside Elizabeth, asked her how his acquaintances in the neighborhood were doing, and asked her with such pleasant delicacy that she could not answer them fluently.The couple seemed to be at ease and had no shame.They thought of the past with no discomfort in their hearts; and Lydia could not help talking of many things which her sisters would have never been able to say.

Lydia said loudly: "Just think about it, I've been away for three months!"It seems that there are only two weeks; but although the time is short, so much has happened.God!When I left, it really didn't occur to me that I would come back after getting married this time, but I also thought: If I really got married like this, it would be quite interesting. Father stared.Jane was very distressed, and Elizabeth looked at Lydia ironically; but Lydia, who would not ask anything she did not want to know, went on triumphantly: Oh, mother, all the people around here know me. Are you married today?I'm afraid they don't know all about it yet; we caught up with William on the way.Godin's carriage, and to let him know that I was married, I lowered a window in my own carriage, took off my gloves, and put my hand on the window, so that he could see the ring on my finger, Then I nodded and smiled at him again.

Elizabeth could bear it no longer, but got up and ran back out of the house, and did not return until she heard them pass down the hall and into the dining-room.When I came to them, I saw Lydia hurried to her mother's right again, and said to her elder sister: "Hey, Jane, I will take your seat this time, and you must sit down, because I have It's a married girl. Lydia, who had been quite unashamed from the beginning, was certainly even more so now.Instead, she cared less and less, and became more and more excited.She wanted very much to see Mrs. Phillips, to see all the Lucas family, and to call on all the neighbors, and to be called Mrs. Wickham.Immediately after lunch she showed her wedding ring to Granny Hill and the other two maids, boasting that she herself was married.

When everyone was back in the sitting room, she said again: Mom, what do you think of my husband?Isn't he cute?My sisters must envy me.I wish they were half as lucky as I am.Who told them not to go to Bailitun.That's the place to find a husband.What a pity, Mom, we didn't all go with us! You are quite right; in my opinion we should have all gone together long ago.But, Lydia dear, I don't want you to go so far.Do you have to go? God!Of course you have to go, so what does that matter.I couldn't be happier.You, dad, and sisters must come and see us.We live in Newcastle all winter, and there must be plenty of dances there, and I must be responsible for finding good partners for my sisters.

Then I really like nothing more!mother said. You can leave a sister or two there when you start home; I promise husbands will be found for them within this winter. Elizabeth quickly said: Thank you for your concern, but unfortunately I don't appreciate your way of finding a husband. The new couple can only spend ten days with the family.Mr. Wickham had been commissioned before he left London, and was obliged to report to regimental headquarters within a fortnight. Mrs. Bennet was the only one who regretted their hasty trip, so she made the most of the time, accompanied her daughter to visit relatives and friends, and often had dinner at home.Everyone welcomes these banquets: those who are not in the mood are willing to go to the banquet, but those who are interested are more willing to take this opportunity to go out to relieve boredom.

Sure enough, as Elizabeth expected, Wickham's love for Lydia is not as deep as Lydia's for Wickham.From all the facts it appeared that their elopement was more due to Lydia's love for Wickham than because of Wickham's love for Lydia, which seemed to Elizabeth to be a very obvious thing.As to why he eloped with her since he did not love her very much, Elizabeth was not at all surprised, because she concluded that Wickham was compelled by debts this time, and he would have to run away; With a woman to accompany him, he certainly didn't want to miss the opportunity. Lydia liked him so much that she called dear Wickham at every word she uttered.No one can match him.No matter what he does, he is number one in the world.She believed that by September 1st he would have shot more birds than anyone else in the country.

They had not been here long, when one morning Lydia, sitting with her two sisters, said to Elizabeth: Liz, I haven't told you about my marriage yet.You weren't there when I was talking to my mother and the other sisters.Don't you want to hear how this happy event is handled? Don't want to hear it, really don't want to hear it, Elizabeth replied: "I don't think it's too little to talk about. oops!You are too strange!I must tell you what happened.We were married at St. Clement's, you know, because Wickham lived in that parish.We agreed to be there at eleven o'clock.My aunt and uncle went with me, and the others agreed to meet in church.Well, by Monday morning, I was in such a panic.You know, I'm afraid something will happen, and the wedding will be delayed, and I'll be mad.I was dressing up, and my aunt kept talking, talking, as if she was preaching.I could not catch more than one sentence out of ten, and, as you can imagine, I was thinking of my dear Wickham at that time.I want to know.Did he wear his blue dress to get married.

Well, as usual, we had breakfast at ten o'clock that day.I just don't think I can finish a meal, and I must tell you by the way that my aunt and aunt were very unhappy during my stay there.You may not believe it, but although I stayed there for two weeks, I never left the house.I hadn't been to a party, I hadn't had any entertainment, and it was a dull day.To be honest, although London is not too lively, the little theater is still open.Closer to home, when the carriage came that day, my uncle asked that annoying guy named Mr. Stong to ask him to do something.You know, when they meet, they don't want to break up.I was so frightened, and didn't know what to do, because it would require my uncle to marry me; and if we were late by the hour, we wouldn't be married that day.Fortunately he was back in less than ten minutes, so we set off together.But I recollected afterwards that if he were really entangled, the marriage would not be postponed, because Mr. Darcy could do it for him.

Elizabeth was startled, and repeated the words: Mr. Darcy! Oh yes!He was going to church with Wickham, too.God, how am I completely confused!I should have said nothing about it.I have already promised not to tell them in front of them!I don't know how Wickham will blame me?This should have been kept a strict secret! If it's a secret, said Jane, then please don't tell me any more.Don't worry, I will never ask you again. Oh, I must not ask you, even though Elizabeth said so, she was very curious in her heart.We will never question you. Thank you, said Lydia; and if you ask any further, I shall, of course, tell you the whole story, and it shall make Wickham angry. Her words clearly encouraged Elizabeth to continue asking, so Elizabeth had no choice but to run away, making it impossible for herself to ask. However, it is impossible to ignore this matter, or at least to inquire about it.Mr. Darcy should attend her sister's wedding!Of course, he is absolutely unwilling to participate in such a scene, such two parties, and has absolutely no reason to participate.She thought about it, and thought of all kinds of weird ideas, but she still couldn't think of a reason.Of course she would like to think for the best, thinking that he was being generous and kind this time, but it was too unrealistic for her to think so.She could not understand it anyhow, and was so distressed that she hastily took a piece of paper, and wrote a short letter to her aunt, begging her to explain what Lydia had just slipped out, if only with It turns out that the plan to keep secrets can go hand in hand. She wrote in the letter: Of course it is easy for you to understand that he is not related to us, and is quite a stranger to our family. He will attend this wedding with you. How can I not want to inquire about the details?Please write back at once so that I can clear things up.If it were true, as Lydia said, that the matter must be kept secret, I would be obliged to ignore it. After writing the letter, she said to herself again: "Dear aunt, if you don't tell me the truth, I have no choice but to do everything possible to find out." Besides, Jane is a very trustworthy person, and she would never tell Elizabeth in secret what Lydia leaked out of her mouth.Elizabeth was very pleased with her style.Now that she had written to ask her aunt, no matter whether the reply could satisfy her, at least until she received a reply, she had better not reveal her thoughts to anyone.