1855 United States Tycoon

Chapter 148 The Savior’s Coming

After being settled in the hotel, the time is relatively early. So Scrooge called Elizabeth and went out to have a look. Sometimes, when you go around in such a port, you can always find a lot of things in the port market.

Elizabeth is also very interested in this. In her opinion, seeing the bad luck of southerners will make her feel extremely happy. So Scrooge called the bodyguard and went out with Elizabeth.

Waveland is not a very big port, but because one of the federal forces used it as a fulcrum for logistical supplies, it is very rare. The port has not suffered much damage and the port facilities are still in place. . Although the things were robbed for a round, the house or anything was not burned. So this port doesn’t have too many traces of war damage. It even seemed very lively. The narrow streets are full of hustle and bustle of people, relying on Bruto’s efforts to separate the crowds, Scrooge and Elizabeth can wander around the streets leisurely.

“There are a lot more people here than before.” Elizabeth frowned and said, “There weren’t so many people here before. But now there are more poor people here. Well, this is a happy thing.”

“This is because all the nearby cities have been burned, so all those who need to make transactions must come here to do business. Of course there are more people here. Well, I estimate that in the future, there will be more people here. There is a lot of room for ascending land prices. This place has just been robbed, and everyone has no money in their hands. Elizabeth, you can take the opportunity to take the money and buy some land, and it will definitely appreciate in the future.” Scrooge said casually. .

“Well, I will think about it.” Elizabeth said seriously, “I want to show them…” She clenched her small fist.

At this moment, a familiar voice came into Scrooge’s ears:

“…So many bricks, you only paid such a small amount of money, this is too little, right? The port will be expanded soon, and I really need this thing. If it weren’t for the urgent need, I wouldn’t sell it at such a price. . Uncle, please, add a little more. And if you need, we can also send you home…”

“Little girl, it’s not that I don’t want to pay the price, it’s that everyone has no money now. Except for those Yankees, who has money now? I can only give you so much…” Another voice replied.

Scrooge stood on tiptoe, looked in that direction, and saw a little girl talking to a grocery store owner over there. That seems to be Roy’s Little Sister. What is the name of that little Loli, “Well, it seems that her name is a bit similar to the one in “The Wizard of Oz”. What is the name? Alice? No, it’s from “Alice in Wonderland”, what is it called? Ah? Yes, it’s Dorothy, no, it’s still a bit different, yes, it’s Dorothea!”

Scrooge took a moment, and finally remembered Dorothea’s name. Fortunately, Dorothea has been bargaining with the grocery store owner, and didn’t go away. Otherwise, in this bustling crowd, a lover like “Qiongyao Qiongyao, extremely boring” will be lost in the old bridge in the middle of the crowd. It was staged again. Well, although Scrooge and Dorothea are not lovers at all, Dorothea, who was in love at the beginning of the year, has always been obsessed with the Scrooge Big Brother, but men and women are different. When the amorous girl is still using “You think I can’t be free” to explain to the dead man who has forgotten her a long time ago, and even takes a while to remember her name, but she doesn’t know , In the hearts of men, there is no place for them at all. As Byron, the famous amorous son (mistresses or something can form a strengthening platoon), said:

“Love is nothing but a thing outside the body to a man,

For women, it’s the whole life; men can

Dedicated to the court, barracks, churches, ships, markets,

There are swords and robes, and wealth and glory alternate constantly;

Pride, fame, ambition filled his heart,

Who else can occupy his memory forever?

There are many ways for men, but only one for women:

That is to love again, and then be punished. ”

“Dorothea!” Scrooge yelled, waving his arms vigorously.

Pluto immediately leaned on his strong body and pushed away the people in front to clear the way for Scrooge. Most of those who were unceremoniously pushed to the side wanted to scold a few words, and even used old punches directly, but after they saw clearly the posture of the group of guys headed by Pluto, um, just Unanimously, they agreed: “We don’t have the same knowledge as that kind of guy.”

“Hey! Dorothea! I didn’t expect to see you here.” Scrooge hurried over, and Elizabeth followed.

“You are…” Dorothea widened her beautiful big eyes and looked at Scrooge. Suddenly her eyes flashed with surprise, “You are Scrooge Big Brother! It’s Scrooge Big! Brother!”

If it were still a few years ago, maybe Dorothea would jump straight into Scrooge’s arms, but now, she just yelled, and then stood there, lowered her head, letting her tears seem to be broken. The pearl dripped to the ground like a patter.

Scrooge looked at Dorothea. Compared to a few years ago, Dorothea was much taller, and she felt a little slim. A few years ago, her face with a little baby fat had become thinner. —— Dorothea is now completely a big girl.

“Dorothea, what’s the matter with you? Where’s your Big Brother, and Mr. Odder? What’s up with them?” Scrooge asked.

With this question, Dorothea couldn’t help it anymore and burst into tears.

Scrooge saw Dorothea’s performance naturally knowing something must have happened in Dorothea’s house. But this was originally expected, isn’t it? He walked forward, gently put Dorothea upstairs in his arms, stroked her long blonde hair, and said softly: “Okay, it’s okay, Scrooge Big Brother is here, it’s okay… …”

Dorothea kept crying. This is the worst she has cried in the past few months. Since burying her father, Dorothea secretly shed a few tears when there is no one, and has never cried like this. Because she was afraid, she cried like this and she no longer had the strength to support it. So even if she was facing the astronomical US$400 like two days ago, she did not cry. In these two days, she sold the wheat that was not fully mature in the field, sold all the farm tools, and did it herself. , Removed the bricks from the burnt-out roof of the house, and dragged them to the port market with Jim to sell them. By the way, and her golden hair that is as brilliant as the sun and smooth as a waterfall that makes all the girls jealous. She has already negotiated with people. In the afternoon, if she hasn’t After raising enough money, go and sell the hair to that person, which can also bring her twenty dollars. But now, she suddenly felt that she didn’t have to worry about this anymore, and she didn’t have to support herself so desperately anymore.

Dorothea just cried for a long time. After crying for at least an hour, she gradually recovered. But such a big cry made her feel a lot better. It was at this time that she realized that she was being held in her arms by a man, and she cried all his clothes wet. So Dorothea gently broke free from Scrooge’s arms and said to him with her head down, “I’m sorry, Mr. MacDonald, I stained all your clothes.”

“Dorothea, call me Scrooge as before.” Scrooge saw that Dorothea was wiping away tears with the back of her hand, but she didn’t notice that owner’s hands were dirty. Wiped his face is full of traces. So I wanted to take out my own handkerchief for her to use. Scrooge had just put his hand in his pocket and touched the handkerchief with his fingertips. He remembered that the initials of Anna’s name was embroidered on the own handkerchief, which was not very good for Dorothea. So he took his empty hand out of his pocket again, turned his head, and said to Elizabeth: “Elizabeth Miss, can you borrow your handkerchief for her to use?”

“Okay, Mr. MacDonald,” Elizabeth said, taking out her silk handkerchief.

Scrooge passed the handkerchief to Dorothea, and Dorothea thanked it and accepted it. After wiping away the tears on her face, Dorothea found that the handkerchief had been very dirty. So she was very embarrassed to say to Elizabeth: “I’m sorry, I soiled your handkerchief. If you can wait, I will wash it clean and return it to you.” At the same time, she also carefully observed the station. The beautiful Big Sister next to Scrooge.

“Scrooge Big Brother, call her Elizabeth Miss, so it seems that she should not be Scrooge Big Brother’s wife. But he will follow Scrooge Big Brother from the north to here, are they already engaged?” Dorothea felt a little lost inexplicably. She had just lost her last relative and finally returned to a “Big Brother”, but now, this “Big Brother” seems to be someone else’s.

“Dorothea, this is my secretary, Elizabeth Miss. She is also from Mississippi.” Scrooge walked over and gently held Dorothea’s hand, Dorothea struggled slightly For a moment, she didn’t break free, so Scrooge grasped her little hand.

“Ah, Elizabeth, this is Dorothea Miss, my best friend’s Little Sister, and my Little Sister.” Scrooge said to Elizabeth with a smile. Then he turned his face and said to Dorothea, “Dorothea, let’s find a quieter place to talk. You have suffered over the years.”

After hearing Scrooge’s words, Dorothea’s nose was sour, and tears welled up again. She lowered her head and only gave a soft “um” from her nose, which counted as an answer.