What did Sam and Sibu do?
But now, no matter what Sam and Sibu call them, even if they call their full names-Mrs Elizabeth Beth, this elegant housekeeper will not appear.
Partridge, the housekeeper, heard the call and came to the two hosts sitting by the window with a straight tube and a top hat.
"Master, that's Mrs. Beth," he said. "She is not in the villa."
"Not in the villa? So where did she go, partridge? " Sam asked anxiously.
"Miss Campbell is going for a walk in the garden. She went with her. "
Then, after seeing the master's gesture, the partridge quietly withdrew.
These two masters are authentic Scots. They come from an ancient family in the highlands. Their older brother Sam and younger brother Sibu add up to over 120 years old, and the older brother is one year and three months older than the younger brother. Their real names are Samuel and Sebastian. Of course, there is another owner of this villa, that is, Miss Campbell who just mentioned going for a walk in the garden. She is the favorite niece of the two brothers.
Miss Helena Campbell's parents, siblings and brother-in-law died when she was very young.
So Sam Melville and Sybil Melville became her only relatives in this world.
In order to take better care of their niece Campbell, the two brothers have never found her aunt. They have always played the role of parents, and Miss Campbell has always called them "Sam's father" and "Sibu's mother".
Sam and Sybil's sister married a branch of the old Campbell family. They have the same spiritual temperament, and they have a tacit understanding, so that one of them knows everything about the other, and often goes on with the same gesture to complete a sentence.
In a word, they are like a whole and inseparable.
Even for the style of clothes, they also show the same taste. They all like old-fashioned clothes with simple workmanship and prefer fine woolen cloth made in England. The only difference is that in the color of cloth, my brother likes light blue, while my brother likes dark chestnut.
If there is no slight difference in appearance between the two brothers, it is difficult for people to tell who is their brother and who is their brother. In appearance, Summerbee Sibu is taller than Sam, while Sibu is fatter than Sam. As for their appearance, they all inherited all the distinguished marks of the Melville family: a handsome and honest face under their gray hair.
Helensburg Villa is the legacy of their parents and grandparents. They are the last two pillars of the ancient Melville family, and they will support this ancient building for a long time. The history of this ancient family can be traced back to14th century, when Roibert Briuis and Wallace were at war, and Scotland was fighting for independence and autonomy with the Gran people.
Although Sam and Sibu have moved away from that uncertain era and lived in peaceful times, they still inherited the virtues of generosity and charity of their ancestors.
In life, they are strict with themselves and don't allow any disorderly behavior. This makes them look much younger than their actual age, and they are also very strong, which they have always been proud of.
Now, since we have mentioned their lives, we have to talk about their common hobby-smoking snuff. In the British tobacco industry, the most famous person is the strong Scotsman with a snuff bottle. He wears traditional clothes and is as arrogant as a peacock. The Melville brothers are his kind; They smoke like everyone else on both sides of the Bitweed River. It is worth mentioning here that the two of them used a snuff bottle, and this portable appliance shuttled back and forth in their pockets. They also have a tacit understanding on smoking snuff. First, * * * became a 10 smoker in an hour, then took out the snuff bottle and took a sip, and then * * * sneezed together, ending their hobby by saying "God bless us". Finally, it should be noted that they are interested in snuff.
In a word, Sam and Sibu have little social experience. In this respect, they are like two children.
They know nothing about industry, finance and commerce; And politically, they still miss the last king of Stuttgart dynasty and are still biased against the ruling family in Hanover. Emotionally, they are even more outsiders.
There is only one person in their hearts, and that is Miss Campbell. Their only wish is to marry Miss Campbell to someone they trust, an honest and reliable person who can make Miss Campbell happy, and then live with them. They seem to have found a handsome and upright young man, who must complete an enviable task.
Miss Campbell went to the garden, Sybil?
"Yes," zebu looked at his watch and continued, "it's five o'clock. She may come back soon. "
"So, when she comes back ..."
"I think I have to talk to her."
"You're right, because it's her 18 birthday in two weeks."
"In the golden age, don't you think she is more radiant than Diana Vernon, the beautiful heroine in Rob Roy?"
"Of course, Sam. Our Helena is sensible ... "
"Understand ..."
"She only reminds people of Diana Vernon, not Freud Mark Iver, the beauty in Frey."
They admire their writers, and they list the heroines in Antique Dealer, Monastery, Pretty Girl in Perth, etc. But all these people, in their eyes, will be defeated by Miss Campbell.
"Witch, she is still an innocent and pure little girl. We should ... "
"Choose a protector for her, I think, the most appropriate is ..."
"Her partner, this person must be Miss Campbell ..."
"Favorite person, and willing to marry him, Sam."
This conversation between the two brothers is almost like a speech, with coherent sentences and clear thinking. Then, Sam smiled and opened the snuff bottle, touched it with his fingers, and naturally put it into Sibu's hand. Sibu squeezed it and put it in his pocket. Obviously, they were satisfied with the conversation just now.
"So you're thinking the same thing as me, Sam?"
"Who let us be brothers?"
"Does it also include candidates for husbands?"
"There is no second person in the world who is more likable and attractive to Helena than this young scholar, and he has expressed his loyalty to us more than once ..."
"It seems that this matter is more important to him than anything else."
"He is high flyers from Oxford University and Edinburgh University. It's really not simple."
"At the same time, he is also a physicist as famous as Tyndale."
"A chemist comparable to Faradi."
"I am very conscious and have a deep study of everything in the world."
"No matter how difficult a question you ask, it won't be difficult for him. He can always answer it. "
"He is a descendant of a prominent family in Fife County and inherited a large fortune."
"Especially his aluminum-rimmed glasses make him look handsome, fashionable and gentle."
As for whether the glasses frame of the young physicist and chemist is steel or nickel, the Melvi brothers intend to put it aside for the time being. In a word, this pair of glasses is very suitable for the gentleman being talked about. But is this excellent young man really the perfect combination of Miss Campbell? Will they finally walk into the church? Since Miss Campbell is compared to Diana Vernon, Vernon only expressed the purest friendship to her cousin until the end, and did not live with her cousin forever!
Even so, Sam and Sibu will not be unhappy, because they are almost immune to feelings.
"He was impressed by Helena's beauty, and now, they begin to meet frequently."
"Our Helena is Moyna. She is respected by everyone and loved by everyone. "
"Poet witch, if he compares Helena to Fiona, there is no doubt that she will be a peerless beauty in his mind."
"Doesn't he know what Helena thinks, Sam?" He said, "She radiates like the sun from the house that covers her sadness."
"Shining halo around her, witch. She walks lightly, just like a slight spring breeze. "
Fortunately, the two brothers stopped when they were in a hurry, walked out of the world of poetry and returned to reality.
"There is no doubt," said Sam, "that a young gentleman is crazy about Helena, so Helena will fall in love with him."
"Sam, if we simply Helena didn't notice the halo on this young gentleman's head ..."
"There is only one reason, Shiwu, that is, we didn't remind her that she has reached the age of marriage."
"If we tell her this, but she is against her husband or marriage ..."
"Don't worry, she will make a choice."
"Just like Munidi Gotha made a mountain out of a molehill in The Witch of Poetry, after the boycott ..."
"I happily married her husband. Dear Sam.
Miss Campbell's two closest relatives solved the problem in this way. They think that Helena's marriage to a young scholar is as logical as the ending of Shakespeare's comedy.
They looked at each other, smiling on their faces. This marriage is a foregone conclusion! There will be no obstacles. The young scholar proposed to them, and the girl secretly agreed. This enough paper has been uncovered, and in the end, only a lucky day is left.
Finally, the wedding will be very lively. Of course, it will never be held in St. Mans's Church, the only religious church in Scotland, because the space here is not spacious enough. The Melville brothers believe that young people's weddings should be full of youth. There is no doubt that a small space will bind young people who are full of vigor and vitality, so they think that St. Andrew's Church or St. George's Church in St. Enoch can choose between them.
Sam and Sibu are not so much talking as imagining things according to their own wishes. They never stopped talking, but their eyes kept looking at the lush trees in the garden through the diamond-shaped glass on the window. At this moment, Miss Campbell was walking inside. Looking at their more and more beautiful nieces, their hands do not forget to shake each other from time to time to express their sincere feelings.
Yes, at that time, the wedding celebration will be unprecedented. Of course, they won't forget the poor people living on the streets. At that time, if Miss Campbell suggested that everything should be simple, they would make an exception and oppose her opinion and never give in. As usual, guests and friends at the party will drink and wish each other well. Thought of here, the two brothers' arms are one again.
Just as they were immersed in the fantasy of happiness, a beautiful young girl with a big smile and a newspaper knocked down the door of the hall, ran to them and kissed everyone twice on the face.
"Hello, Uncle Sam." She said sweetly.
"Hello, my dear angel."
"Hello, my uncle Sibu, you look in good spirits."
"Yes, I am great."
"One thing," said Sam. "In fact, I should have told you. Shall we talk? "
Miss Campbell opened her big watery eyes and smiled and asked, "What can I do for you?"
"Have you ever heard of the name Ali Tao Bo Les Yousiklaus?"
"More than just knowing each other, we have already met."
"So, do you hate him?"
"We have a good relationship and don't hate it at all."
"Well, if you don't hate him, you must like him, right?"
"I don't understand, Uncle Sibu?"
"The thing is, after consideration, we finally decided to let him be your husband."
"What? Let him be my husband and let me marry? " Miss Campbell pointed at herself and bent down with laughter. Her silvery laughter shocked the whole hall.
"Don't laugh, my dear Helena, don't you want to get married?" Sam and Zeb laughed at her for no reason.
"Why do you want to get married? Too boring. "
"Never ...? "Asked Sisam.
"Never." Miss Campbell stopped laughing and became serious. "Never, dear uncle, at least before I saw it."
"Didn't see anything?" Sam and Zeb asked in unison, obviously they were in a hurry.
"green light."