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From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress:Â A new adaptation of Persuasion will air on Masterpiece PBS tonight. Based on Jane Austen's 1817 novel, its themes of patience, fortitude, and second chances ring true to today's audience even after two hundred years. The story of Anne Elliot, a twenty-seven-year-old unmarried daughter of an aristocrat who... Continue Reading →
DIGNIFIEDÂ Sir Walter had taken a very good house in Camden Place, a lofty dignified situation, such as becomes a man of consequence; and both he and Elizabeth were settled there, much to their satisfaction. Sir Walter Elliot, Persuasion, Chapter 15 I find it amusing that Sir Walter chose a location for his 'retrenchment' home... Continue Reading →
CONSEQUENCE Upon Lady Russell's appearance soon afterwards, the whole party was collected, and all that remained was to marshal themselves, and proceed into the Concert Room; and be of all the consequence in their power, draw as many eyes, excite as many whispers, and disturb as many people as they could. The Narrator on Sir... Continue Reading →
PRESERVER Mr. Shepherd was eloquent on the subject, pointing out all the circumstances of the admiral's family, which made him peculiarly desirable as a tenant. He was a married man, and without children; the very state to be wished for. A house was never taken good care of, Mr. Shepherd observed, without a lady: he... Continue Reading →
