Chapter 46 (1/2)

No one had ever opened fire in the tailor's shop until Miss aurea came back.

Now, when Mr. Gorman's daughter comes back, Anna and they all have a bite of hot food.

Mr. Gorman's temper had not changed much after his daughter came back, but the discerning eye could see that he was gentle in dealing with aurea.

That kind of tenderness is not intimacy. In fact, if Anna had not known that aurea was Mr. Gorman's daughter, she would not have connected them in this direction.

This is not because Mr. Gorman is younger, but because of the similarities in their personalities.

Anna found that, although mild, Miss aurea was not an enthusiastic person either.

In fact, she doesn't seem to be very well.

Miss aurea was ill for some time when the last cold of spring came. In those days, Mr. Gorman's temper became so bad that he seemed to be unhappy with the whole world. He was too lazy to take care of the things in the tailor's shop. He left the trivial matters or guests he didn't want to deal with to prokhov and Anna.

On this day, a man who had not been at the door for a long time came.

That was Miss Eliza before.

After her last stunning appearance, Miss Eliza stole the limelight from everyone. A count took a fancy to her.

The count was a good man of some renown in Petersburg, about forty years old, and had a wife and a mistress earlier. After their child was born, he also broke up with the mistress. This incident was still regarded as a miracle in the circle for a while.

The count's wife died five years ago, and he never remarried and settled in France, which is said to be his wife's home country. This time he saw Miss Eliza at the party, for the latter looked very Xiao like his dead wife. So the count took Eliza to France for a while.

Some in the circle said that the count had proposed to Eliza. The parties have not confirmed this statement, but the story is very true.

It is said that what a socialist dares not to expect in her whole life is a normal marriage. Although it is not a first marriage and her partner is more than 20 years older than Eliza, she can not find a better one.

Obviously most people think so.

Anna was lucky enough to hear that today.

Yes, he did Eliza said shyly. Who would have thought that she was a high-level social flower in Petersburg, rather than a noble lady of any family?

”In fact, in a week's time, the count will hold a banquet at which he will announce the news.” Eliza said in a sweet tone.

”Congratulations, Miss Eliza.” Mr. prokhov was the first to say so.

Miss aurea knew Miss Eliza earlier than Anna, so she felt more deeply. They all blessed Miss Eliza.

Miss Eliza thanks everyone, and at last she looks at Mr. Gorman.

Mr. Gorman is not stingy about things that don't cost money, just need to talk and get something.

”I'm here today in the hope that Mr. Gorman can design another dress for me. After all, that day will be a very important day for me. As for the price, Mr. Gorman, I'd like to pay you the best reward. ”

Mr. Gorman motioned to his maid to bring it.

”It's a deposit.”

It was a very expensive coin. Mr. Gorman opened it and took the order.

”Well, please.” Miss Eliza saluted everyone and then left.

”Good people will always be rewarded.” Mr. prokhov sighed. They all felt that although Miss Eliza was a sociable girl, she was gentle and polite, so it was not without reason that she could marry a count.

”It's up to you, Pavel.”

”What?”

Anna looked at Mr. Gorman with a slight frown.

”Don't let me say it twice. You can make miss Eliza's order After that, Mr. Gorman left the shop and he went out.

Miss aurea ran after her with a scarf and then came back.

”Dad, he values you very much, Pavel.” Said Miss aurea, smiling.

”But...” Anna was at a loss, as if happiness had come too suddenly.

”It's nothing, but he told you to do it just to trust you. God, I have to congratulate you!” Prokhov slapped Anna hard on the shoulder and nearly let her fall.

”Yes,” said Miss aurea.

”Even though he's my father, I have to say it's hard to get his approval,” she said with a smile

All three laughed.On her way back that day, Anna went to the kitchen to bake blueberry pie.

When Karenin comes home, there is a sweet kiss waiting for her besides the sweet blueberry pie.

”You seem happy, Anna.” Karenin was almost accustomed to his wife's overt emotions.

The servants in the family can turn a blind eye to this, especially Colney. If there is any unruly servant who looks at it twice, he will add another rule to each other privately.

”Ah, yes, I'll tell you when you've finished.”

”No sweets after meals, so you can have some before meals.” Anna added that Karenin had no reason to refuse.