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Letters: Letter 29 - Mr. Collins
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Letter 29 - Mr. Collins. 23 rue Saint Paul. But I do not blame you for feeling disillusioned. I only wish to comfort you, and convince you that all is not lost. Please do not lose hope, Addie. I only told him you are "as well as can be expected," and then added, "If you wish to know more- here's an idea, Peter- write to her yourself," and we spoke no more on the subject. If you don't mind my saying so, Hill, she is exquisite. Is she yours? I had seen this with my own eyes, heard it all too clearly with m...
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Letters: Letter 7 - Of Parents and Children
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Letter 7 - Of Parents and Children. I should like nothing more than to switch places with you. I should be quite pleased to argue with Peter in the park. Why, arguing with Peter is one of my most favourite pastimes! Remember our school days, not so many years removed? Peter always had the answers to all the world's questions, didn't he? You are much too harsh to compare Peter to an arthropod! I, on the other hand, ran off like a silly child. Should you ever come to France I would make arrangements fo...
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Letters: Letter 5 - The Ball in Marseille
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Letter 5 - The Ball in Marseille. Your Peter was looking at my letters? I'm quite sure you are mistaken. I've had word of Miss Highmore and her family all the way here in Paris. I'm sure she's everything Peter could hope for. Just to imagine Peter and myself together would be . . . it doesn't matter. The fact remains that I'm nothing more than a runaway, Maisie. As for the ball, I shall leave nothing out! I'm sure my colouring matched the heavy rouged cheeks of the other women! I felt like such a ninny!
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Letters: Letter 48 - The Apple
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Letter 48 - The Apple. Caught unawares by the transparency of my circumstance, I looked away and replied, "I accepted one week ago, today." He made no immediate response, but sat pensively for some little time, letting the tobacco burn away in the pipe. Then, "I pray you have not found yourself constrained to seek my approval in the matter.". I am not here out of any supposed obligation. You have shown me great charity in permitting me to stay with you, and I wish to thank you for it.". For my uncle to d...
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Letters: Letter 49 - The Hook
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Letter 49 - The Hook. 23 rue Saint Paul. My dearest Addie,. I will allow that parallels may be drawn between your marriage to Mr. Rousseau and your mother's marriage to Mr. Westley. The comparison ends there, however, and it was your mother's decision to become involved with her husband's brother that was damning. You have not made any such choice, nor will you. I thus beg you to refrain from berating yourself for a sin you are not capable of committing! Company, Addie. If only you could join me this...
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Letters: Letter 44 - Of God and Angels
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Letter 44 - Of God and Angels. Friend of my heart, I have suffered greatly in not hearing from you for so very long! Even so, how can I be anything but pleased with the new friend you have found in Mr. Murphy? I find myself once again the jealous admirer of your good fortune. Oh! How providence finds you even in the wake of Stuart Hill! Where have I to rest my head? I'm writing you this letter at the dusk of day, knowing reading would be less healing than penning you the story of today's events. The very...
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Letters: Letter 1 - A Game of Cards
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Letter 1 - A Game of Cards. It wasn’t long before it struck me as I stood there trying to disguise my trembling hands. The father I hold dear had wagered me away that night. I looked to my mother, but she would not return my pleading glances. All the while she simply sat in silence, looking at her dress. 23 rue Saint Paul. Go on to the next letter, Letter 2 - Inscription. I like what you did with it, Ellie. :). 20 August 2009 at 03:44. This will be fun to read. ;D. 24 August 2009 at 06:41. And when I fin...
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Letters: Letter 3 - The Painting in the Study
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Letter 3 - The Painting in the Study. To think, the cheek of that Mr. Hall! He always was a rather raucous young fellow. All the same, you must find some flattery in his attention to you. Heaven knows any other girl from Cheltenham would. Maybe she lives still, somewhere unbeknownst to any of us along with a former Missus Westley? Tis a mystery not unlike that of your "Rabbit." However do you propose to find the author of the inscription? Do not delay in responding as you are my only comfort and solace.
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Letters: Narrative 45 - March Sunshine
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Narrative 45 - March Sunshine. The narrative which forms "March Sunshine," as it falls within the chronology of Letters so far, is a flashback. The events described take place in early March 1903, giving us a brief glimpse of Peter's life during this time. The action of the narrative is, chronologically, sandwiched between events mentioned in. Letter 34 - A Walk in the Park. The reader would do well to review Letter 34 before continuing with "March Sunshine," and possibly review. Become a Fan on Facebook.
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Letters: Letter 2 - Inscription
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Letter 2 - Inscription. 23 rue Saint Paul. Oh, Addie, how can you stand it? Every time I think of your father I just want to smash his smug face! And I know it’s not ladylike, and Ms. Beale would have apoplexy if she knew I was thinking any such thing, but I can’t help it. I hate him! How could he do this to you? I’m sorry to talk so rudely of your family, Addie, but you know I love you. I miss you so! You must write me as often as you can, and tell me of life in Paris. Keep up the good work! Subscribe t...
