CRAZY ABOUT MARY
A new neighbor
Mr. Raoul Handkerchief was born in France from French mother and English father, grew up in France and was educated in the French way. When he was the age of six-and-twenty, his poor father died leaving him a humble income of just twelve thousand a year. His mother thought it would be a good idea to live in England, so did her son and they moved to London. Then, she suggested him to become a typical British gentleman, thus he decided to purchase a typical British estate in country, and Netherfield fit on all his desires. Of course, his arrival caused a great expectation in the neighborhood, and especially at Longbourn, where Mrs Bennet couldn't wait for his presence at the place which used to belong to her beloved son-in- law.
'Mary, by God, guess what your aunt Philips has told me!' said to her only remaining- home daughter, who was memorizing some Africa's maps 'a new, rich gentleman is moving to Netherfield'
'By God, mother, don't yell in that way, you've frightened me" was her sarcastic answer, by no means understood 'A new neighbor? It sounds quite interesting' and she didn't say anything else.
But Mrs. Bennet was so excited to stay tranquil, and immediately wrote Kitty in asking her to come to Longbourn, for a great prospect was going to settle in Netherfield. Kitty, though more mature due to her elder sisters' company, could not lose this chance and flied to home, willing to get a very rich husband. Her affectionate mother also sent his spouse, who was at Pemberley, urgent letters requiring his presence, and had not she insisted on the matter twice a day, would've Mr. Bennet enjoyed more of Lizzy's intelligence. But the letters were so desperate-like that he decided to leave the Darcys and followed his daughter. Fortunately, both arrived days before Mr. Handkerchief did so, and therefore Mrs. Bennet didn't get sick of any terrible illness.
'Dear Mr. Bennet, I should inform you that our coming neighbor is half- French, and his mother has given him a viscount title' cried Mrs. Bennet 'he has an income of just twelve thousand a year.twelve thousand a year! Can you imagine.? Even more than our beloved Darcy, who is all gallantry. Come on, Kitty; sleep more so that you can catch his eye with your fresh face"
Kitty, who was doing some needlework, answered moving her head 'If I can do something for assuring your and my sisters future, mother, I'll do it" and added in the most mature tone "and if he is a good, mild-mannered and respectable man, it would be still better".
Mr. Bennet, who didn't pay attention to her indeed since Lizzy's marriage, was quite astonished by her prudent answer. He looked at her speechless, and realized she had now a sharper sight, a more modulated voice and more elegant gestures. Lydia's influence was not over at all, but with such nice sisters and fine brothers-in-law he could allow him to build good expectations about her future.
Mary was the same as ever, maybe with a little more of bitterness, always reading her books. Mr. Bennet addressed to her 'And you, my little Mary, what's going on? Are you ready to catch men?'
'Indeed, sir, I'm not sure about that gentleman's respectability' she said 'although it is very natural that he wanted to avoid Bonaparte's selfishness by coming to England, he may return whenever his Emperor's reign finishes, so I won't believe his promises in a very intense way'
Mrs. Bennet didn't know what she meant, and Kitty didn't either, but her father was curious about her incipient political thought. She must've read the newspapers he left over the library's table, and considered her opinions as funny and odd as Jane's trials to hunt, being a fragile lady. 'But of course' she continued 'pass over my gloomy suppositions, dear sister'.
She did so, and kept on her needlework. Mr. Handkerchief arrived with his mother to Netherfield afterwards, and Mr. Bennet was among the first ones in paying his respects to him, since he was willing to avoid his wife's complains. He found his new neighbor handsome, composed and kind of shy, with a strong French accent and full desire to please all his British companions. By the other side, Mrs. Handkerchief's painless behavior proved him that she didn't suffer more than the necessary for her husband's death, and that she would be an excellent partner for Mrs. Bennet's whist table, with her incontrollable talking.
A new neighbor
Mr. Raoul Handkerchief was born in France from French mother and English father, grew up in France and was educated in the French way. When he was the age of six-and-twenty, his poor father died leaving him a humble income of just twelve thousand a year. His mother thought it would be a good idea to live in England, so did her son and they moved to London. Then, she suggested him to become a typical British gentleman, thus he decided to purchase a typical British estate in country, and Netherfield fit on all his desires. Of course, his arrival caused a great expectation in the neighborhood, and especially at Longbourn, where Mrs Bennet couldn't wait for his presence at the place which used to belong to her beloved son-in- law.
'Mary, by God, guess what your aunt Philips has told me!' said to her only remaining- home daughter, who was memorizing some Africa's maps 'a new, rich gentleman is moving to Netherfield'
'By God, mother, don't yell in that way, you've frightened me" was her sarcastic answer, by no means understood 'A new neighbor? It sounds quite interesting' and she didn't say anything else.
But Mrs. Bennet was so excited to stay tranquil, and immediately wrote Kitty in asking her to come to Longbourn, for a great prospect was going to settle in Netherfield. Kitty, though more mature due to her elder sisters' company, could not lose this chance and flied to home, willing to get a very rich husband. Her affectionate mother also sent his spouse, who was at Pemberley, urgent letters requiring his presence, and had not she insisted on the matter twice a day, would've Mr. Bennet enjoyed more of Lizzy's intelligence. But the letters were so desperate-like that he decided to leave the Darcys and followed his daughter. Fortunately, both arrived days before Mr. Handkerchief did so, and therefore Mrs. Bennet didn't get sick of any terrible illness.
'Dear Mr. Bennet, I should inform you that our coming neighbor is half- French, and his mother has given him a viscount title' cried Mrs. Bennet 'he has an income of just twelve thousand a year.twelve thousand a year! Can you imagine.? Even more than our beloved Darcy, who is all gallantry. Come on, Kitty; sleep more so that you can catch his eye with your fresh face"
Kitty, who was doing some needlework, answered moving her head 'If I can do something for assuring your and my sisters future, mother, I'll do it" and added in the most mature tone "and if he is a good, mild-mannered and respectable man, it would be still better".
Mr. Bennet, who didn't pay attention to her indeed since Lizzy's marriage, was quite astonished by her prudent answer. He looked at her speechless, and realized she had now a sharper sight, a more modulated voice and more elegant gestures. Lydia's influence was not over at all, but with such nice sisters and fine brothers-in-law he could allow him to build good expectations about her future.
Mary was the same as ever, maybe with a little more of bitterness, always reading her books. Mr. Bennet addressed to her 'And you, my little Mary, what's going on? Are you ready to catch men?'
'Indeed, sir, I'm not sure about that gentleman's respectability' she said 'although it is very natural that he wanted to avoid Bonaparte's selfishness by coming to England, he may return whenever his Emperor's reign finishes, so I won't believe his promises in a very intense way'
Mrs. Bennet didn't know what she meant, and Kitty didn't either, but her father was curious about her incipient political thought. She must've read the newspapers he left over the library's table, and considered her opinions as funny and odd as Jane's trials to hunt, being a fragile lady. 'But of course' she continued 'pass over my gloomy suppositions, dear sister'.
She did so, and kept on her needlework. Mr. Handkerchief arrived with his mother to Netherfield afterwards, and Mr. Bennet was among the first ones in paying his respects to him, since he was willing to avoid his wife's complains. He found his new neighbor handsome, composed and kind of shy, with a strong French accent and full desire to please all his British companions. By the other side, Mrs. Handkerchief's painless behavior proved him that she didn't suffer more than the necessary for her husband's death, and that she would be an excellent partner for Mrs. Bennet's whist table, with her incontrollable talking.