Pride and Prejudice; Sense and Sensibility

Chapter 122 Good things come in pairs (1)
It seemed that Mrs. Ferrars was afraid that she would be said to be too soft-hearted, and so, in order to conceal her, she put off for a while with a measured demeanor, and then allowed Edward to come to her, and announced that he was her again. son.

Mrs. Ferrars's house had been in complete disarray of late.She has had two sons over the years.But first, a few weeks before, Edward had offended her, and she had lost a son, and then Robert had done the same to himself, and for a fortnight she had not had a son.Now, Edward's repentance gave her another son.

Although Edward has once again obtained the right to live, he is not sure that it is foolproof to continue to obtain this right. This will not be confirmed until he reveals his current engagement.He was worried that once this matter was made public, he would suddenly change his identity and be kicked out of the house immediately like last time.He revealed it cautiously, with trepidation, and her mother, unexpectedly, listened with equanimity.At first Mrs. Ferrars tried to persuade him not to marry Miss Dashwood, as well as she could, by telling him that Miss Morton was a very high-ranking and extremely rich woman.To increase her persuasiveness, she added that Miss Morton was the daughter of a nobleman with thirty thousand pounds, and Miss Dashwood the daughter of an unknown country gentleman with less than three thousand pounds.But in the end she found that although Edward admitted that what she said was true, he never wanted to obey her.She concluded from past experience that it was wisest to submit to him—and, after some sullen delays on the part of the mother—just to preserve her dignity, lest anyone say she was too kind—at last published order, agreeing to the marriage of Edward and Eleanor.

How she plans to help them increase their income is the next thing she considers.However, one thing is clear, although Edward is now his only son, he is by no means her eldest son, because on the one hand, she must inevitably give Robert a thousand pounds a year, and on the other hand, she can only help him. Watching Edward go to be a priest for an income of no more than 250 pounds at best.She made no other promises, either now or in the future, than the ten thousand pounds each she had given to Edward and Fanny.

However, it fulfilled Edward and Eleanor's expectations and exceeded them.It was Mrs. Ferrars herself, who was making all sorts of excuses to shirk responsibility, and pretending to justify herself, as if no one but herself was surprised that she hadn't done much.

Edward achieved an income sufficient for their needs, and after securing the priesthood, could marry as soon as the premises were ready.Colonel Bland is eager to welcome Eleanor quickly, and the house is being extensively repaired.Eleanor, too, was eagerly waiting for the work to be done as soon as possible.But they waited some time for the completion of the work, because the work was always delayed because of inexplicable procrastination of the workers.After waiting for a period of time in great disappointment, Elinor followed the usual practice, broke her original vow not to marry until she was ready, and held the wedding in Barton Church in early autumn.

The first months of their marriage were spent at the big house with their friends.From here, they can supervise the project progress of the pastor's mansion, and direct command at the site at any time.They can also choose to paste wallpaper, plan bushes, and design landscaping.Although Mrs. Jennings's prophecy was wrong, it was largely realized.For she could visit the Edwards at the vicarage in time for Michaelmas, and, as she was sure, she found Eleanor and her husband to be the happiest couple in the world.In fact, they really wanted nothing more than a good relationship between Colonel Bland and Marianne, and good pastures for their cows.

They had just settled down, and almost all their relatives and friends came to visit.Mrs. Ferrars, who had come to see the life of the young couple, was a little ashamed when she had allowed them to marry.Even Mr and Mrs John Dashwood traveled all the way from Sussex to congratulate them, at great cost.

Walking with Eleanor one morning in front of the great house at Delaford Park, John said: "My dear sister, I don't want to say that I am disappointed. It may be a little too much to say, because of course you are The luckiest young woman in the world. Frankly, though, I should be delighted if I could call Colonel Bland brother-in-law. His property, position, and residence here are all so respectable. , so superior! And his woodland! Such trees now grow on the slopes of Delaford Hill as I have never seen anywhere else in Dorset. His girl, but I think you'd better keep them both with you a lot, because Colonel Bland can't tell what's going to happen when he's always at home--for if people are a lot together, If you don't see much of the others—you'll always find a way to help Marianne, and make her look good... Anyway, you might as well give her a chance. You know what I mean."

Although Mrs. Ferrars came to see her son and daughter-in-law, though she always pretended to be affectionate to them, they never really found her favor and favor.It was thanks to Robert's folly and his wife's cunning.Within a few months they had won the favor and love of Mrs. Ferrars.Lucy's selfishness and shrewdness put Robert into a predicament at first, and later made great contributions to getting him out of the predicament.For when her powers of humility, courtliness, and flattery had a chance to be exercised, Mrs. Ferrars tolerated Robert, and fully restored her favor to him.

The whole course of Lucy's conduct in this matter, and the splendor and wealth which she attained at last, may be regarded as a most inspiring instance of the single-mindedness of self-interest, which, if persevering, will achieve, no matter how much resistance may appear. Complete success, as long as you are not afraid to take your time and violate your conscience.

Robert had first gone to her, paying her a private visit at Matrick House, only to do his brother's favor and persuade her to abandon the marriage.Since he felt that all he had to do was suppress the feelings on both sides, he automatically assumed that a conversation or two would solve the problem.He didn't want to be on this point, and only on this point, but he was wrong in his calculations.For although Lucy had given him hope that his eloquence would persuade her sooner or later, it was always necessary to meet again and talk again before he could persuade her.There was always a certain hesitation in Lucy's mind at every parting, which could only be dispelled by talking to him for another half hour.In this way, she trapped him, and things went smoothly in the future.Gradually they stopped talking about Edward and only about Robert.Robert was always more talkative than anything else when it came to talking about himself, and Lucy immediately seemed equally animated.In short, the two soon understood that Robert had completely replaced his brother.He was proud that he had won Lucy's love, proud that he had teased Edward, proud that he could marry without his mother's consent.

What happened next is known to everyone.They passed a very happy few months at Dawlish, for Lucy was able to get rid of many old relations and old acquaintances, and Robert designed several pictures of the magnificent country house.They then returned to the city, and at Lucy's instigation, Robert went straight to ask, and he succeeded in obtaining Mrs. Ferrars' pardon simply and successfully.Of course, only Robert was forgiven in the first place.Since Lucy has no obligation to his mother, there is no offense.Weeks later, she still hasn't been forgiven.But she continued in her obsequiousness, and repeated messages of self-reproach for Robert's crime, and gratitude for the harsh treatment she herself had received, which at last gained the appreciation of Mrs. Ferrars.In spite of Mrs. Ferrars' haughtiness, Lucy was so impressed by her magnanimity that she soon became Mrs. Ferrars' favorite and most capable of influencing her. people.Lucy became as necessary to Mrs. Ferrars as Robert and Fanny.Edward had never been sincerely forgiven because he once wanted to marry her. Although Eleanor was superior to her in terms of wealth and background, she was still regarded as an uninvited guest after all, and she, Lucy, was regarded as an uninvited guest. Mrs. Ruth's favorite daughter-in-law, and it was always openly admitted.They took up residence in the city, with the generous support of Mrs. Ferrars.They also maintained a very friendly relationship with John Dashwood and his wife-of course, this friendship has a premise: one is to get rid of the constant suspicion and animosity between Fanny and Lucy-this matter they Of course, her husband also has a share; the second is to put aside the family conflicts between Robert and Lucy.In addition, it might be said that they get along in the most harmonious way.

What mistake Edward had made, and why he lost the right of eldest son, puzzled many people; and why Robert inherited this right still puzzled people.Although this arrangement is unfair in its origin, it appears to be very reasonable in terms of its effect.For there has never been, from Robert's manner of life and conversation, any indication that he felt guilty about his large earnings, neither leaving too little for his brother nor taking too much for himself.Judging by his attention to the performance of his duties, his growing attachment to his wife and home, and his ever-present cheerfulness, Edward seemed equally content with his lot, and wished not to exchange places with his brother.

After Eleanor's marriage, proper arrangements were made to keep her separation from her family as little as possible without leaving Barton Cottage completely deserted, because her mother and sister lived with her most of the time.Mrs. Dashwood's frequent visits to Delaford Hall were to her both a distraction and a strategic prudence in bringing Marianne and Colonel Bland together.Although this wish was much more open and generous than what John had said to Eleanor, it was really earnest enough.Now, it has become her dream goal.It is precious to her to keep her daughter by her side, but her greatest wish is to let her daughter unite with her eternally honorable friend.Besides, seeing Marian settle down in Delaford Manor with their own eyes is also the wish of Edward and Eleanor.They all knew the Colonel's misfortune and sorrow, and they also knew their responsibilities.They agreed: Marianne would be a comfort to all.

Under the concerted efforts of everyone, Marianne knows the Colonel's kind character and his deep affection for her, and this has been obvious to all. What should she do in the end?

Marianne Dashwood was born with a special destiny.She was born to find that her beliefs were wrong, and by her actions to negate her favorite maxims.She was born to overcome the concept of love formed at the age of 17, and with great respect and sincere friendship, she willingly gave her heart to another person!And this other person had suffered no less than she had from a past love affair.This was the man Marianne had thought two years ago to be too old to marry, and to wear a flannel waistcoat for protection.

But it is what it is.Marianne was not, as she had naively once hoped, the victim of an irresistible passion, and was not, as she later calmed down, prepared to spend her whole life at her mother's side, seeking pleasure only in seclusion and reading. .Now 19, she finds herself succumbing to new emotions, taking on new responsibilities, being placed in a new home, becoming a wife, a housewife, and a village protector.

As a matter of course, Colonel Bland was now as happy as those who loved him best hoped.Marianne brings comfort to all his past wounds.Her companionship and her concern revived his mind and cheered him up.Everyone who cared for them was also pleased to realize that Marianne had brought him happiness, and in it she had found her own.Marianne, never a half-hearted lover, gave her whole heart, at last, as completely to her husband as it had been to Willoughby.

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