Northanger Abbey first editions
As a bibliophile of long standing, I fully agree with Sir Francis Bacon: "Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested: that is, some books are to be read only in parts, others to be read, but not curiously, and some few to be read wholly, and with diligence and attention."
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Trifles Light as AirPart 39: Without Discontent (Sep. 24, 2022) | Comments Michaelmas had appeared very distant at the start of the month; now it was a mere five days away, and Henry must make some decisions. |
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Trifles Light as AirPart 38: Not Easily Pardoned (Sep. 17, 2022) | Comments It was good to see Catherine so cheerfully employed; there had been some days when her discouragement was painful for Mr. Morland to witness. |
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Trifles Light as AirPart 37: Something Less Pardonable (Sep. 10, 2022) | Comments An invitation to tea with the good Dr. Prewitt brought all Henry's apprehensions back after weeks and months of barely remembered unease. |
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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. |