Chapter 7: fireworks display
Evan has been in a state of anxiety since he learned about the fireworks festival. He also tried hard to recall the description in the original book. Regarding the fireworks festival, he also I only vaguely remember a brief conversation between the heroine and the hero at the convention, but the focus was completely shifted to the relationship between the hero and heroine, and the process of holding the fireworks convention was not described at all, so this is very important for Egypt. Literally, it's a visual blind spot.
In order to better complete this conference, Evan turned over some records of the previous pastor on this issue. It took him a whole day and he probably understood After taking a look at the whole process, he had some confidence in his heart. Mrs. Sanders also contributed a lot in this. Evan promised to conceal this matter for the former pastor, which made her look at Evan with admiration.
No matter how anxious Evan is, the fireworks show still comes on time. This is the carnival of the whole Derain. All the tenants put down their farming tools, and all the gentlemen and nobles also put down their restraint , gathered together in a clearing north of Delan Lier.
Of course, gentlemen and nobles all have viewing platforms with the best angles specially built for them. They hold slender and delicate telescopes and gracefully watch the fireworks blooming in the sky, while the commoners are I had to huddle together and stretched my neck as if looking up at the sky.
Evan was wearing a solemn priest's uniform and stood in the center of the open space. According to the previous practice, they first prayed and thanked God for the gift, and then Evan began his opening speech .
Evan is not the best speaker, but the best performer. His emotional words made his speech that was still lacking in his speech got an unexpected response, and Evan finally felt in his heart. With a sigh of relief, after he announced the official start of the fireworks display, his task was finally completed.
Evan returned to the observation deck, and the seat reserved for him was right next to Mr. Johnson, the lawyer in the town. Mr. Johnson was a very gentle middle-aged man, and he was also of this era. The most standard gentleman, neat and delicate in clothing, decent in conduct, and restrained in speech.
"Pastor Bruce, a perfect speech." Mr. Johnson said with a smile.
Evan touched the button on his sleeve and said a few words modestly.
After that, he deliberately talked to Mr. Johnson. Mr. Johnson is not only a small town lawyer, he is also a lawyer of the Derain Church, and has been recognized by the church.
Evan felt that the lawyer should not know anything about the problems with the church accounts this time.
He had a few words with Mr. Johnson about the lease of several lands owned by the church, and he suddenly discovered that the church's assets were quite a bit, although the church's rent to the tenants was all The lowest, but there are still a lot of harvests every year, Evan was relieved, at least now he doesn't have to worry about the church's food.
But apart from this, no matter how Evan tried to test his questions about the accounts, the good lawyer would not accept it. He was either vague about the past or just talking about it. Evan felt a little curious. Is this lawyer really involved in this matter?
Evan looked at Mr. Johnson up and down, and he was so perfect and meticulously dressed that he dispelled the idea that Mr. Johnson might be a thief. At this time, people value their reputation very much, Johnson The gentleman is not poor, and he cannot steal for such a small amount of money, and it is also the finances of the church.
But Evan is also very sure that this Mr. Johnson knows something.
Before Evan could inquire further, Duke Wilson came.
The duke's visit this time was not as flamboyant as last time. He quietly went to the main viewing platform. Only a few gentlemen and ladies on the main viewing platform noticed his arrival. Of course, Also includes Evan.
But Evan didn't go up with a group of people like those people, he waited until those people finished greeting each other, and then went up.
"Lord Duke." Evan nodded slightly: "Welcome to come."
Duke Wilson glanced at Evan, and his originally impatient expression suddenly softened a little: "Pastor Bruce, I missed your opening remarks, I am very sorry."
Evan smiled awkwardly: "Actually, you didn't miss anything important."
Duke Wilson couldn't help laughing: "Mr. Reverend, how can you be so arrogant, I believe it will not be so bad."
Evan has never seen Duke Wilson smile. He smiled at this time. His originally cold face was like ice breaking through spring water, and Evan was stunned for a while.
Duke Wilson also found out what was wrong with him, and restrained his smile in time, he coughed a few times, and said: "By the way, can you please come tomorrow? Cornwall Manor, I haven't had time to thank you for your help to Edward last time, so please come here this time."
Evan was secretly happy, it seemed that his previous behavior had played a role.
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Sure enough, Duke Wilson's eyes flashed with admiration, and he smiled and said: "You are too modest, I can guarantee that few people present can do such a heroic act as you." A trace of disdain flashed in the Duke's eyes, and he said, "Besides, this time it's not just for this matter, there are other considerations, no matter what, please come."
Evan's eyes flashed a little hesitation, and finally nodded.
Only when the Duke turned his head, Evan's eyes showed a hint of joy that the trick had succeeded. Although Duke Wilson's three views were very problematic in the later stage, he was in the early stage. At times, they are still very nice people!
Evan had a few more words with the Duke, and finally even sat down beside the Duke.
The people around looked at the scene in amazement. It was a strange thing for a priest who had been here for less than two weeks to be so familiar with the Duke.
At the same time as this question came out, the story that Evan had rescued Lord Edward also spread, and everyone looked at Pastor Bruce with envy. This is really a lucky guy, so easy Got the Duke's blue eyes.
Although these people take Evan's credit easily, if they really encounter this kind of problem, I'm afraid they won't be so easy.
Invite him to leave.
This can be regarded as a surprise for Evan, he pushed and refused a little, and then followed the trend.
Duke Wilson's carriage is very spacious, but the interior is very simple, calm black and gold, low-key and luxurious.
He didn't learn anything less, so he didn't show his timidity in front of the Duke.
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Evan blinked slightly: "Do you think I only read books on religious studies?"
Wilson coughed awkwardly, but Evan laughed: "Mr. Duke, you must know that even **** himself is a learned man. When I was in Oxford, my classmates There are many of us who are more knowledgeable than me."
Coincidentally, Evan and the original pastor both graduated from Oxford University.
Duke Wilson raised his eyebrows in surprise: "You also studied in Oxford? I have never seen you."
Evan knew that this matter would arouse the Duke's idea. You must know that in the original text, Wilson missed his time in Oxford very much.
"I went to a seminary, and I was two levels lower than you. Naturally, you haven't seen me." Evan said with a smile.
Duke Wilson looked at Evan's expression more and more gentle, if people don't know, I'm afraid they will regard them as old friends who haven't seen for a long time, who can know, in fact, the two of them We've only known each other for less than two weeks.
Evan got out of the duke's carriage with Duke Wilson's ardent farewell to him, but he did not leave the first time, but stood quietly at the door of the house and watched the duke's carriage go away Far away, until the shadow of the car was nowhere to be seen, then he returned to his hut.
A great opportunity for unrelenting hospitality.
Evan was really exhausted that night. Not only did he suffer mercilessly mentally, but he also lost money. One of his pocket watches was lost. I didn't realize it, but it was his servant Tom who reminded him when he was serving him to undress. Evan really didn't have the strength to struggle with this. Besides, it wasn't a very valuable pocket watch, so Tom was indignant to want it. When he went to the police, Evan waved his hand weakly, saying that he didn't need it. Anyway, he still had another pocket watch. In Delan Lier, this kind of pocket watch is very popular among gentlemen.
ghost.
"Pastor Bruce! Law...Mr. Lawrence is dead."
Evan stood up in shock, the tableware in his hand made a harsh sound, and Mrs. Haydn couldn't help but protest.
"What did you say? Mr. Lawrence is dead?" Evan said loudly, ignoring Mrs. Haydn's complaint.
He couldn't believe that the arrogant Mr. Lawrence would die. He clearly remembered that Mr. Lawrence had made the heroine uncomfortable later.
Tom's hands were trembling, and he stammered: "It's true...it's true, Mr. Reverend, I...I just met Mr. Lawrence's valet Jimmy, it's him told me."
Jimmy? Evan had some doubts in his heart: "Which Mr. Lawrence are you talking about?" He asked with a frown.
Tom was a little sluggish for a while, looked at Evan and murmured: "Yes... it's Mr. John Lawrence."
Hearing this name, Evan couldn't help but heave a sigh of relief. It's just as good as the final result. Anyway, this Master John is also going to be cannon fodder. There is no difference between earlier and later.
"I see." Evan quickly calmed down: "You go out and call a carriage, and in ten minutes, I'll go to Lawrence's house."
After speaking, Evan went upstairs to change his clothes, John died, suicide, murder or accident Tom did not say, but according to Evan's previous judgment on the young master, suicide The probability is zero, then it's either murder or accident, and the only thing that can make Tom so obsessed is murder, Jimmy must know something, or he won't tell his valet about it on purpose, Evan There was a dim light in his eyes, and it happened so suddenly.