illustration by Hugh Thomson (1898)
I have a real soft spot in my heart for Austen's spoof of gothic novels, and her most adorkable couple ever.
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Trifles Light as AirPart 36: A Constant Friend (Sep. 03, 2022) | Comments They were forewarned by letter, and yet the Morlands still could not quite believe when the handsome chaise-and-four turned toward the parsonage. |
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Trifles Light as AirPart 35: Sincere Joy (Aug. 27, 2022) | Comments The want of a companion was certainly strong, but moreso the need for guidance and reassurance which even a beloved brother could not fully provide. |
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Trifles Light as AirPart 34: The Office of a Friend (Aug. 20, 2022) | Comments "Come, Tilney, it is both her wish and mine for you to wed us. Only say you will and I promise to do everything possible to clear the way." |
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Trifles Light as AirPart 33: Accession of Dignity (Aug. 13, 2022) | Comments It was a pity the viscount could not remain longer, but with the banns safely read and announcement printed this week General Tilney was content. |
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Trifles Light as AirPart 32: The Fullness of Privileged Affection (Aug. 06, 2022) | Comments Back in April, with spring in full bloom, August had seemed such a distant month. They would surely be married by then. |
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Trifles Light as AirPart 31: No Inconsiderable Emotion (Jul. 30, 2022) | Comments It still felt surreal despite the time elapsed, as if the new viscount were making plans for someone else. |
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Trifles Light as AirPart 30: A Message from Woodston (Jul. 23, 2022) | Comments It was not the first time Eleanor had noticed her father dispose of an envelope after barely taking time to open it. |
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Trifles Light as AirPart 29: Harmless Delight (Jul. 16, 2022) | Comments The gift delivered to Mrs. Allen was delivered with a very breezy note, but could only have been directed by a person privy to their most recent conversations. |
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Trifles Light as AirPart 28: Capable of Continual Improvement (Jul. 09, 2022) | Comments It took only one morning of pouring over the household account's ledger to convince Catherine that histories were not, in fact, the most tormenting books one could read. |
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Trifles Light as AirPart 27: Company is Always Cheerful (Jul. 02, 2022) | Comments After a great deal of cooing over the little ones, Aunt Harriet's attention turned to the older girls during a morning's work. |