姐,我要。。。
轻松的小说阅读环境
傲慢与偏见英文版 - Chapter 50
繁体
恢复默认
返回目录【键盘操作】左右光标键:上下章节;回车键:目录;双击鼠标:停止/启动自动滚动;滚动时上下光标键调节滚动速度。
  MR. BENNET had very often wished, before this period of his life, that, instead of spending his whole income, he had laid by an annual sum for the better provision of his children, and of his wife, if she survived him. He now wished it more than ever. Had he done his duty in that respect, Lydia need not have been indebted to her uncle for whatever of honour or credit could now be purchased for her. The satisfaction of prevailing on one of the most worthless young men in Great Britain to be her husband might then have rested in its proper place.He was seriously concerned that a cause of so little advantage to any one should be forwarded at the sole expence of his brother-in-law, and he was determined, if possible, to find out the extent of his assistance, and to discharge the obligation as soon as he could.When first Mr. Bennet had married, economy was held to be perfectly useless; for, of course, they were to have a son. This son was to join in cutting off the entail, as soon as he should be of age, and the widow and younger children would by that means be provided for. Five daughters successively entered the world, but yet the son was to come; and Mrs. Bennet, for many years after Lydia's birth, had been certain that he would. This event had at last been despaired of, but it was then too late to be saving. Mrs. Bennet had no turn for economy, and her husband's love of independence had alone prevented their exceeding their income.Five thousand pounds was settled by marriage articles on Mrs. Bennet and the children. But in what proportions it should be divided amongst the latter depended on the will of the parents. This was one point, with regard to Lydia at least, which was now to be settled, and Mr. Bennet could have no hesitation in acceding to the proposal before him. In terms of grateful acknowledgment for the kindness of his brother, though expressed most concisely, he then delivered on paper his perfect approbation of all that was done, and his willingness to fulfil the engagements that had been made for him. He had never before supposed that, could Wickham be prevailed on to marry his daughter, it would be done with so little inconvenience to himself as by the present arrangement. He would scarcely be ten pounds a year the loser, by the hundred that was to be paid them; for, what with her board and pocket allowance, and the continual presents in money which passed to her through her mother's hands, Lydia's expences had been very little within that sum.That it would be done with such trifling exertion on his side, too, was another very welcome surprise; for his chief wish at present was to have as little trouble in the business as possible. When the first transports of rage which had produced his activity in seeking her were over, he naturally returned to all his former indolence. His letter was soon dispatched; for though dilatory in undertaking business, he was quick in its execution. He begged to know farther particulars of what he was indebted to his brother; but was too angry with Lydia to send any message to her.The good news quickly spread through the house; and with proportionate speed through the neighbourhood. It was borne in the latter with decent philosophy. To be sure, it would have been more for the advantage of conversation, had Miss Lydia Bennet come upon the town; or, as the happiest alternative, been secluded from the world in some distant farm house. But there was much to be talked of in marrying her; and the good-natured wishes for her well-doing, which had proceeded before from all the spiteful old ladies in Meryton, lost but little of their spirit in this change of circumstances, because with such an husband, her misery was considered certain.It was a fortnight since Mrs. Bennet had been down stairs, but on this happy day she again took her seat at the head of her table, and in spirits oppressively high. No sentiment of shame gave a damp to her triumph. The marriage of a daughter, which had been the first object of her wishes since Jane was sixteen, was now on the point of accomplishment, and her thoughts and her words ran wholly on those attendants of elegant nuptials, fine muslins, new carriages, and servants. She was busily searching through the neighbourhood for a "proper situation" for her daughter, and, without knowing or considering what their income might be, rejected many as deficient in size and importance."Haye-park might do," said she, "if the Gouldings would quit it, or the great house at Stoke, if the drawing-room were larger; but Ashworth is too far off! I could not bear to have her ten miles from me; and as for purvis Lodge, the attics are dreadful."Her husband allowed her to talk on without interruption while the servants remained. But when they had withdrawn, he said to her, "Mrs. Bennet, before you take any or all of these houses for your son and daughter, let us come to a right understanding. Into one house in this neighbourhood, they shall never have admittance. I will not encourage the impudence of either by receiving them at Longbourn."A long dispute followed this declaration, but Mr. Bennet was firm; it soon led to another, and Mrs. Bennet found, with amazement and horror, that her husband would not advance a guinea to buy clothes for his daughter. He protested that she should receive from him no mark of affection whatever on the occasion. Mrs. Bennet could hardly comprehend it. That his anger could be carried to such a point of inconceivable resentment, as to refuse his daughter a privilege without which her marriage would scarcely seem valid, exceeded all that she could believe possible. She was more alive to the disgrace which the want of new clothes must reflect on her daughter's nuptials, than to any sense of shame at her eloping and living with Wickham a fortnight before they took place.Elizabeth was now most heartily sorry that she had, from the distress of the moment, been led to make Mr. Darcy acquainted with their fears for her sister; for since her marriage would so shortly give the proper termination to the elopement, they might hope to conceal its unfavourable beginning from all those who were not immediately on the spot.She had no fear of its spreading farther through his means. There were few people on whose secrecy she would have more confidently depended; but at the same time, there was no one whose knowledge of a sister's frailty would have mortified her so much. Not, however, from any fear of disadvantage from it individually to herself; for at any rate, there seemed a gulf impassable between them. Had Lydia's marriage been concluded on the most honourable terms, it was not to be supposed that Mr. Darcy would connect himself with a family where, to every other objection would now be added an alliance and relationship of the nearest kind with the man whom he so justly scorned.From such a connection she could not wonder that he should shrink. The wish of procuring her regard, which she had assured herself of his feeling in Derbyshire, could not in rational expectation survive such a blow as this. She was humbled, she was grieved; she repented, though she hardly knew of what. She became jealous of his esteem, when she could no longer hope to be benefited by it. She wanted to hear of him, when there seemed the least chance of gaining intelligence. She was convinced that she could have been happy with him, when it was no longer likely they should meet.What a triumph for him, as she often thought, could he know that the proposals which she had proudly spurned only four months ago, would now have been gladly and gratefully received! He was as generous, she doubted not, as the most generous of his sex. But while he was mortal, there must be a triumph.She began now to comprehend that he was exactly the man who, in disposition and talents, would most suit her. His understanding and temper, though unlike her own, would have answered all her wishes. It was an union that must have been to the advantage of both; by her ease and liveliness, his mind might have been softened, his manners improved, and from his judgment, information, and knowledge of the world, she must have received benefit of greater importance. But no such happy marriage could now teach the admiring multitude what connubial felicity really was. An union of a different tendency, and precluding the possibility of the other, was soon to be formed in their family.How Wickham and Lydia were to be supported in tolerable independence, she could not imagine. But how little of permanent happiness could belong to a couple who were only brought together because their passions were stronger than their virtue, she could easily conjecture.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mr. Gardiner soon wrote again to his brother. To Mr. Bennet's acknowledgments he briefly replied, with assurances of his eagerness to promote the welfare of any of his family, and concluded with intreaties that the subject might never be mentioned to him again. The principal purport of his letter was to inform them that Mr. Wickham had resolved on quitting the Militia."It was greatly my wish that he should do so," he added, "as soon as his marriage was fixed on. And I think you will agree with me in considering a removal from that corps as highly advisable, both on his account and my niece's. It is Mr. Wickham's intention to go into the regulars; and, among his former friends, there are still some who are able and willing to assist him in the army. He has the promise of an ensigncy in General ----'s regiment, now quartered in the North. It is an advantage to have it so far from this part of the kingdom. He promises fairly; and, I hope, among different people, where they may each have a character to preserve, they will both be more prudent. I have written to Colonel Forster, to inform him of our present arrangements, and to request that he will satisfy the various creditors of Mr. Wickham in and near Brighton with assurances of speedy payment, for which I have pledged myself. And will you give yourself the trouble of carrying similar assurances to his creditors in Meryton, of whom I shall subjoin a list, according to his information. He has given in all his debts; I hope at least he has not deceived us. Haggerston has our directions, and all will be completed in a week. They will then join his regiment, unless they are first invited to Longbourn; and I understand from Mrs. Gardiner that my niece is very desirous of seeing you all, before she leaves the South. She is well, and begs to be dutifully remembered to you and her mother. -- Your's, .E. GARDINER."Mr. Bennet and his daughters saw all the advantages of Wickham's removal from the ----shire as clearly as Mr. Gardiner could do. But Mrs. Bennet was not so well pleased with it. Lydia's being settled in the North, just when she had expected most pleasure and pride in her company -- for she had by no means given up her plan of their residing in Hertfordshire -- was a severe disappointment; and besides, it was such a pity that Lydia should be taken from a regiment where she was acquainted with every body, and had so many favourites."She is so fond of Mrs. Forster," said she, "it will be quite shocking to send her away! And there are several of the young men, too, that she likes very much. The officers may not be so pleasant in General ----'s regiment."His daughter's request, for such it might be considered, of being admitted into her family again before she set off for the North, received at first an absolute negative. But Jane and Elizabeth, who agreed in wishing, for the sake of their sister's feelings and consequence, that she should be noticed on her marriage by her parents, urged him so earnestly, yet so rationally and so mildly, to receive her and her husband at Longbourn as soon as they were married, that he was prevailed on to think as they thought, and act as they wished. And their mother had the satisfaction of knowing that she should be able to shew her married daughter in the neighbourhood, before she was banished to the North. When Mr. Bennet wrote again to his brother, therefore, he sent his permission for them to come; and it was settled that, as soon as the ceremony was over, they should proceed to Longbourn. Elizabeth was surprised, however, that Wickham should consent to such a scheme; and, had she consulted only her own inclination, any meeting with him would have been the last object of her wishes.
或许您还会喜欢:
贵族之家
作者:佚名
章节:47 人气:0
摘要:在俄罗斯文学史上,伊万-谢尔盖耶维奇-屠格涅夫(一八一八——一八八三)占有一席光荣的位置。而在他的全部文学作品中,长篇小说又具有特殊重要意义。屠格涅夫是俄罗斯和世界文学现实主义长篇小说的奠基者之一,他的长篇小说给他带来了世界声誉。他的六部长篇小说有一个共同的中心主题:与作家同时代的俄罗斯进步知识分子的历史命运。屠格涅夫既是这些知识分子的编年史作者,又是他们的歌手和裁判者。 [点击阅读]
赫塔米勒短篇集
作者:佚名
章节:3 人气:0
摘要:1他已经死了。也许他还活着。人可以默默无闻地活着。我知道他再也不来了。每当铁皮咯吱作响的时候,每当我看见白色的树皮或者看见某人手中拿着一块手帕的时候,我就会浮想连翩,我就会想起我没有看见的某种事物。也许我应该想那些映入我的眼帘的事物,但是我不敢想。谁能告诉我必须想多久才能牢记那幕惨剧呢?怎样做才能从我的脑海中抹去对它的记忆呢?我不知道我应该看外部世界的白树皮还是应该潜沉于内心世界之中。 [点击阅读]
达芬奇密码
作者:佚名
章节:114 人气:0
摘要:郇山隐修会是一个确实存在的组织,是一个成立于1099年的欧洲秘密社团。1975年巴黎国家图书馆发现了被称作“秘密卷宗”的羊皮纸文献,才知道包皮括艾撒克·牛顿爵士、波担切利、维克多·雨果和列昂纳多·达·芬奇等众多人物均为郇山隐修会成员。人们所知的“天主事工会”是一个梵帝冈教派——一个极度虔诚的罗马天主教派。 [点击阅读]
远大前程
作者:佚名
章节:60 人气:0
摘要:1993年暑假后,我接到上海的老朋友吴钧陶先生来信,说南京译林出版社章祖德先生请他译狄更斯的《远大前程》,万一他没有时间,还请他代为找一位译者。吴先生正忙于孙大雨先生的作品编校,而且上海的一些译者手头都有任务,所以他请我译这部作品。我虽然在英语专业从事英美文学的教学和研究工作一辈子,但还没有正正式式地译过一本世界名著。我大部分精力花在中美文化的比较,以及向国外介绍中国文化方面。 [点击阅读]
迷茫的女郎
作者:佚名
章节:7 人气:0
摘要:1去年春天,三泽顺子刚从东京的一所女子大学毕业,就立刻进了R报社工作了。当时,在入社考试时,有关人员问她希望到哪个部去,她回答说,想到社会部。有关人员看了她的履历表说:“你的英语不错嘛!”是的,三泽顺子毕业的那所女子大学,英语教学是相当有名气的。然而,后来顺子没有能到社会部去,却被分配在R报社的资料调查部。和顺子同时考入报社的女性还有事业部的一个,校阅部的一个。 [点击阅读]
追风筝的人
作者:佚名
章节:24 人气:0
摘要:卡勒德·胡赛尼(KhaledHosseini),1965年生于喀布尔,后随父亲逃往美国。胡赛尼毕业于加州大学圣地亚哥医学系,现居加州执业。《追风筝的人》是他的第一本小说,因书中角色*刻画生动,故事情节震撼感人,出版后大获好评,获得各项新人奖,并跃居全美各大畅销排行榜,目前已由梦工厂改拍成电影。 [点击阅读]
透明的遗书
作者:佚名
章节:12 人气:0
摘要:好像睡着了,尽管只是短暂的时间,感到“咯噔”一下小小的震动,醒了过来,西村裕一条件反射般站了起来,急忙朝车门方向走去。“咯噔”一声响过以后,不到二十秒钟将抵达Y车站。但站起身来,立即发觉窗外的景色与往常不同。只见一片广阔的河滩,电车临近铁桥,从脚下传来“轰隆、轰隆”重重的金属声。西村苦笑了一下,心想习惯这东西实在太可怕了。 [点击阅读]
通灵女
作者:佚名
章节:7 人气:0
摘要:1十岁的香樱里还不懂得“烦躁”这个词,所以,她不知道该用什么词来形容那种萦绕心头的感觉,只能认为“烦死了”。是从什么时候开始的?她自己也记不清楚了。虽然并非一天二十四小时都如此,但是,每天早晨起床时、吃饭时、上学时,那种“萦绕心头”的感觉总是挥之不去。每当这时候,母亲对待香樱里的惟一方法,就是说她,“什么呀,睡迷糊了吗?”香樱里自己也想:是呀,是睡迷糊了吧。 [点击阅读]
采果集
作者:佚名
章节:9 人气:0
摘要:吴笛译1如果你吩咐,我就把我的果实采满一筐又一筐,送到你的庭院,尽管有的已经掉落,有的还未成熟。因为这个季节身背丰盈果实的重负,浓荫下不时传来牧童哀怨的笛声。如果你吩咐,我就去河上扬帆启程。三月风躁动不安,把倦怠的波浪搅得满腹怨言。果园已结出全部果实,在这令人疲乏的黄昏时分,从你岸边的屋里传来你在夕阳中的呼唤。 [点击阅读]
金粉之谜
作者:佚名
章节:16 人气:0
摘要:一、夜访侦探夜晚,拉乌尔看完了戏,回到自己家里。在前厅的穿衣镜前面,他站了一会儿,自我欣赏了一番:优美的身躯,宽阔的肩膀,高挺的胸脯,健壮的肌肉,配上一套高级衣料制做的西服,真是一表人材。前厅不大,陈设挺考究。可以清楚地看出,这是单身汉居住的公寓套间,家具精美,起居恬适。住在这里,准是一个重视生活享受、又很富裕的人。每天晚上,拉乌尔都喜欢坐在工作间宽大的坐椅里,抽上一支香烟,闭目养神。 [点击阅读]
金色的机遇
作者:佚名
章节:12 人气:0
摘要:乔治。邓达斯仁立在伦敦街头沉思。在他的周围,卖苦力的与赚大钱的像是席卷而来的潮水一样汹涌流动。此刻,乔治衣冠楚楚,裤线笔直,根本没有注意到他们。他正忙着考虑下一步的行动。刚刚发生了一件事情!用社会下层的说法,乔治与他富有的舅舅(即利德贝特。吉林公司的艾尔弗雷德。利德贝特)“吵了一架”。准确他说,这嘲争吵”完全是利德贝特先生单方面的。那些言辞就像是愤怒的溪流从他的嘴里源源不断奔涌而来。 [点击阅读]
铁皮鼓
作者:佚名
章节:46 人气:0
摘要:供词:本人系疗养与护理院的居住者①。我的护理员在观察我,他几乎每时每刻都监视着我;因为门上有个窥视孔,我的护理员的眼睛是那种棕色的,它不可能看透蓝眼睛的我——①本书主人公,自述者奥斯卡-马策拉特,因被指控为一件人命案的嫌疑犯而被“强制送入”疗养与护理院(疯人院的委婉称谓)进行观察。本书的脚注皆为译注。因此,我的护理员根本不可能是我的敌人。我已经喜欢上他了。 [点击阅读]