Chapter 32 Volume Two, Chapter Ten

Miss Dashwood promptly related the details of this conversation to her sister, but the effect was not quite as pronounced as she had hoped.Marianne did not appear to suspect any untruth in it, for she listened attentively and submissively throughout, making no objection, argument, or defense of Willoughby, as if merely using The tears showed that she found it excruciating.But though this action of hers convinced Elinor that she did realize Willoughby's guilt; and though she was satisfied to see her words come into effect, Marianne no longer shunned Colonel Brandon when he called, Instead, she talked to him, even took the initiative to strike up a conversation, and had some sympathy and respect for him; although she found that she was not as moody as before; however, her depression did not improve.Her heart calmed down, but she was still so pessimistic and frustrated.It seemed to her more intolerable to find Willoughby completely dehumanized than to lose his heart.Willoughby's seduction and desertion of Miss Williams, the poor girl's misery, and the suspicion that he might once have evil designs on herself, all combined to cause her anguish, I didn't even dare to confide my heart to my sister.But she kept her sorrows to herself, and it hurt her sister more than she could express them in time.

To describe Mrs. Dashwood's moods and words in receiving and answering Elinor's letters, it is only necessary to repeat those of her daughters earlier: disappointment was as bitter as Marianne's, and indignation even Better than Elinor.She wrote long letters one after another, telling them of her distressed feelings and thoughts, expressing her every concern for Marianne, and imploring her to forbearance in the midst of her misfortune.All the mothers advised her to be strong, which shows how much Marianne grieves!Even the mother hopes that her daughter will not be too remorseful, which shows how disgraceful the incidents that caused these remorse are!

Mrs. Dashwood, disregarding her personal consolations, decided flatly that Marianne could be anywhere but Barton.When she returned to Barton, no matter what she saw, she would think of the past, and she would always think of the scene of meeting Willoughby in the past, which would cause great grief, so she persuaded the two daughters not to shorten their relationship with James. Mrs. Nins' visit.The duration of their visit was never specified, but they were expected to stay at least five or six weeks.At Barton everything was monotonous, but at Mrs. Jennings there was bound to be a variety of activities, things, and friends, which she hoped would sometimes amuse Mary. Ann was curiously interested, even amused, though the idea might now be rejected by her.

In order not to meet Willoughby again, her mother considered her at least as safe in the city as in the country, for those who claimed to be her friends must now have cut off Willoughby.They would never meet again on purpose, never by accident, even if by inadvertence.In contrast, London is bustling and bustling, and the possibility of encountering each other is less, and because Barton is relatively secluded, maybe Marian bumped into him when he visited Allenham by car after his marriage.My mother at first saw it as a possibility, and then decided it was a certainty. She also had another reason for wanting the girls to stay where they were: John Dashwood had written that he and his wife would be in town before the middle of February, and she thought it best to give them time to see their brother.

Marianne had long ago promised to act on her mother's advice, and obediently obeyed it, though it was contrary to her expectations.In her view, this opinion is based on the wrong foundation and is a big mistake.To keep her in London would deprive her of the only possibility of alleviating her suffering, of the direct sympathy of her mother, and doom her to surroundings and dealings with such people as would never give her a moment's peace. But, to her great comfort, what had done her misfortune would do her sister good.But Elinor, who evidently felt that she could not entirely avoid Edward, consoled herself in this way: though a longer stay here would hinder her own happiness, it would be better for Marianne than to go back to Devon at once. .

She guarded her sister carefully, that Willoughby's name should not be heard mentioned, and her efforts were not in vain.Marianne, though ignorant of it, profited from it; for neither Mrs. Jennings, nor Sir John, nor even Mrs. Palmer ever spoke of Willoughby in her presence.Elinor could have wished that they had treated herself in the same way, but it was impossible, and she had to listen day after day to their outraged denunciations of Willoughby. Sir John could hardly believe such a thing could happen. "A man we have always looked up to! A man so docile that I thought there was no more gallant rider in England! It is a strange thing. I really hope he goes away. I say nothing." Would speak to him again, meet again, wherever: no, I wouldn't speak to him, even two hours together by Barton Woods. What a villain he is! Such dishonest A scoundrel! Last time we met, I offered to give him a Futura puppy! Now it's over!"

Mrs. Palmer, in her own way, was equally outraged. "I made up my mind to cut him off at once. I never actually did, thank God. I really wish Combe House wasn't so close to Cleveland, but that doesn't matter, because it's too far to visit. I hated him so much I made up my mind never to mention his name again. I told everybody I thought he was a loser." Mrs. Palmer's sympathy was also manifested in her endeavor to gather all the details of the impending marriage, and to convey them to Elinor.She would soon tell at what coach shop a new carriage was built, by what artist Willoughby's portrait was painted, and in what drapery shop Miss Gray's dress might be seen.

Elinor was often disturbed by people's noisy and well-meaning attentions. At this time, only Lady Middleton's indifference and politeness gave her some comfort.Of this group of friends she was sure that at least one was not interested in her, and it was a great comfort to her to see that she wanted neither to inquire about such details nor to worry about her sister's health. Sometimes, no matter what qualifications, they will be affected by the conditions at that time, and they will be raised to undue heights.Elinor was sometimes so poor that she could not bear the overly attentive consolation, and she thought that good breeding was more necessary to comfort than good temper.

Once or twice a day, if the matter was brought up often, Lady Middleton would express her opinion once or twice a day, saying, "What a shock!" The ladies were indifferent from the beginning, and it soon became apparent that they hadn't said a word about it either.Having thus maintained their feminine dignity, and categorically accused the wrongdoings of the males, she felt that she might care about her party, and decided (though against Sir John's wishes) that since Willoughby Madame is about to become a woman of elegance and wealth, and she wants to send her a business card as soon as she gets married.

Colonel Brandon's considerate and discreet greetings never bored Miss Dashwood.His singleness of mind to assuage her sister's grief had well earned the privilege of speaking with her on the matter in such a cordial manner that the two always spoke with such openness.He poured out his own old complaints and new shames bitterly, and the main reason he got was that Marianne sometimes looked at him with sympathy, and whenever (though not often) she was forced or offered to speak to him, The tone is always so gentle.These actions convinced him that his efforts had increased Marianne's favor with him, and gave Elinor hope that it would increase still further in the future.But Mrs. Jennings knew nothing of this, except that the Colonel was still as unhappy as ever, and that she would never be able to persuade him to propose in person, and that he would never entrust her to do so.So after two days, I began to think: They will not be able to get married before the summer solstice, and they must get Michaelmas.But after a week, she was thinking again: this marriage will never work out.The sympathy between the Colonel and Miss Dashwood seemed to indicate that the pleasure of enjoying the shade of the mulberries, the canal, and the old yew was about to be given up to her.For a moment Mrs. Jennings forgot all about Mr. Ferrars.

At the beginning of February, within a fortnight of Marianne's letter from Willoughby, Elinor was obliged to tell her with great sorrow that Willoughby was married.She had given notice that the news would be relayed to her as soon as it became known that the marriage was concluded, for she would not have received the news from the papers in which Marianne had looked anxiously every morning. Marianne heard the news with great calm, without a word, and at first without tears.But after a while, she burst into tears again, and remained pitiful throughout the second half of the day. That appearance was no less than when she first heard that they were going to get married. The Willoughbys left town as soon as they got married.Elinor, seeing that her sister had not been out of the house since the shock, and now that she was in no danger of seeing the Willoughbys again, wished to mobilize her to go out again gradually, as before. About this time the Miss Steeles, who had not so long been guests at the house of their cousins ​​at the Bartlett House in Holborn, again visited two more distinguished relations in Condit Street and Berkeley Street, and were welcomed Very warm welcome from the host. Elinor alone would not see them.Their presence always caused her pain.Lucy could not help being delighted to see that she was still in the city, and Elinor could hardly make a polite response. "I'd be very disappointed if I didn't find you're still here," repeated Lucy, biting the "yet" hard. "But I keep thinking I'll see you, and I'm almost sure you won't be leaving London any time soon. You know, you told me at Barton, you wouldn't be in town for a month. But, I was thinking at the time that you might change your mind. It would be a pity to leave without waiting for your brother and sister-in-law. Now, you must not be in a hurry to go. You did not keep your promise, I am really sorry Surprised and delighted." Elinor understood her perfectly, and had to restrain herself as much as she could not understand what she meant. "Well, dear," said Mrs. Jennings, "how did you get here?" "To tell you the truth, we didn't take a stagecoach," replied Miss Steele at once, solemnly. "We came all the way by stage coach, and a very handsome young man looked after us. Davies The Doctor was going into town, and we thought we'd come with him in the stagecoach. He's a decent guy, and paid ten or twelve shillings more than we did." Oh! channeled Mrs. Jennings, "remarkable: I assure you, he's still a bachelor." "Look," said Miss Steele, with a mocking smirk. "Everybody keeps teasing me about the Doctor like that, and I can't figure out why. My cousins ​​say I must have got him all over him. But I'm going to announce: I'm not always Thinking of him. The other day my aunt saw him walking across the street towards her house and she said to me, 'My God: here comes your soulmate, Nancy.' I said, 'My soulmate, really? I can't think of whom you're referring to. The Doctor is not my cup of tea.'" "Well, that's a nice thing to say--but it's no use--I think he's your beau." "No, it's not!" My cousin replied pretending to be serious. "If you hear people talking like this again, I beg you to refute the rumors." " Mrs. Jennings, in order to please her, immediately assured her that she would certainly not disprove the rumour.Miss Steele was almost delighted to hear that. "Miss Dashwood, after your brothers and sisters-in-law come to town, you must go and join them," said Lucy after a pause in the insinuating bickering between the two parties. "No, I don't think we will." "Oh, I bet you would." Elinor didn't want to pander to her any further. "How glad Mrs. Dashwood has kept you two away for so long!" "What a long time, really!" interrupted Mrs. Jennings. "Why, their interview has just begun!" Lucy was left speechless. "Unfortunately, Miss Dashwood, we cannot see your sister," said Miss Steele. "I'm sorry she's not well." It turned out that Marianne had left the room as soon as they arrived. "You are very kind. My sister would also be sorry to miss the chance to see you, but she has been suffering from severe cranial nerve pain lately, and it is not suitable for meeting and talking." "Oh, dear, what a pity! But Lucy and I are old friends: I think she'll see us. We'll try not to say a word." Elinor very politely declined the offer. "My sister may be lying in bed, and may be in her dressing gown, so she cannot come to see you." "Oh, if that's all," cried Miss Steele, "we can still go and see her." Elinor felt that this was too abrupt and rude, and she couldn't help her temper. However, thanks to Lucy's sharp reprimand to her sister, Elinor would not come forward to stop her.This reprimand from Lucy, as on so many occasions, was effective in restraining her sister's behavior, though it did not add much loveliness to her manner.