#mariana f confession

[rededgecitycouncil]

Mariana is like the neighbors’ WiFi. Everyone wants to use her. -Anonymous @marianaxflorez

[pjstafford]

There are a million ways to tell a life story. Review of Reverse the Curse.

"There are a million ways to tell a life story. As a tragedy or a comedy or as a fairy tale with baseball teams that can keep you alive..."

Reverse the Curse is a movie written and directed by and starring David Duchovny based on his novel Bucky F*cking Dent. Duchovny plays Marty, a man dying of lung cancer. Logan Marshall-Green plays his estranged son Ted, an aspiring writer who works as a peanut vendor at Yankee Stadium. Stephanie Beatriz plays Mariana, a grief specialist nurse. Early in the movie, before we ever see Marty, Mariana speaks this line which foreshadows that, while this is a familiar story with universal themes, it is going to be told in a way that will take you by surprise. As the writer adapts his novel to the screen, it retains the signature style of Duchovny's written works for screen, novel, and song lyrics which is more reflective of life than any specific genre of storytelling. In Reverse the Curse Duchovny creates a story of tragedy, comedy, a touch of a fairy tale, an epic sports season, and a dash of romantic comedy. It's a movie that will take you on a heart-filled journey of loss, healing, and new beginnings while you laugh and cry.

With Duchovny's unexpected style (a critic refers to this movie as genre-bending), he is sometimes criticized for tonal dissonance. This film moves quickly, finds creative ways to express backstory without long exposition, and does a better job than his first movie (House of D which I would recommend) of signaling when the fairy tale aspects are about to begin (literally by asking the question do you believe in fairy tales). The story beats of comedy and drama blend into each other in a way that feels connected.

The story of the 78 Red Sox and New York Yankees works well as the backdrop of the story of the father-son. Sports provides a bridge for the two men to learn how to talk to each other again after years of estrangement. Marty makes the point that baseball is the one sport where theoretically a game might never end. However, the genius of this backdrop is that it anchors the story in our world which happens to be a world where people believe in curses and where sometimes there occurs an improbable outcome such as a shortstop with a poor batting average hitting a legendary home run. The fact that this story is a historical fact lends credibility to the more fairy tale parts of the movie.

What really pours forth from this movie is heart. Duchovny delivers comedic lines with genius and there is a confession scene which many are referring to as the best dramatic scene of his career. He has great chemistry with Marshall-Green whose hesitation with some comedic material works well in the character of Ted who is unsure of himself. Beatriz is a standout in her portrayal of a woman whose career path has been determined by personal tragedy. The most "out there" characters in the movie are the three barbershop boys, Marty's older male friends who spend their days in the barbershop. These characters are exactly that...Characters! Played by Jason Beghe, Evan Handler, and Santo Fazio, what makes the scenes with these characters work is the sense that they have known each other and developed their banter over decades. A storyline that could have been seen as silly becomes a story about true friendship over time.

This movie has the feel of a seventies movie. It is not simply that it is set in 1978. In fact, there are some historical inaccuracies such as the showing of Jimmy Carter's malaise speech which takes place in 1979 not 1978. It is the fact that the movie feels like it was based on the type of movies we might have seen in the theater in the seventies. Some of that is cinematic. The cinematographer, Jeff Powers, said in an interview that he drew inspiration from a lot of the American New Waves films from that time including Five Easy Pieces. It reminded me of movies like Harold and Maude, Midnight Cowboy, and Love Story. It's a character-driven story where the ending is a foregone conclusion that takes its beats getting to the ending because the ending is not the point as much as the journey to the ending. Each step of laughter and each step of tears and even sitting through a scene with an over-reliance on fart humor is a beat of hearts within the film.

For me, my journey of watching the film, my heartbeats, were these. Seeing Marty in a hospital bed with oxygen in the first scene in which we see him instantly transported me to the first time I saw my father after his lungs collapsed. However, the seventies feel of the movie transported me to a time when my father and I used to go to the theater to watch movies together - in the seventies- and how much he liked movies like this one. It was a surprise to me to feel that my father's presence was laughing with me as we had laughed together at so many films while he was alive. It was a gift of heart.

All the stars from me!

Please note I had a difficult time not constantly referring to changes between the book and the movie in this review. I was slightly afraid to see the movie for fear it would hurt the novel for me. I am now fascinated by the decisions that were made that make each so unique while telling the same story. In a few weeks, when spoilers are more acceptable, I will do a written comparison of the two.

[butterfluffy]

Hi there! May I please request a song fic with the line "and I do want you to know I hold you up, above everyone" from the song "Good To You" by Marianas Trench, slight angst turning into romance with Sanji and a fem reader? I'm thinking the two were always close and kind of had an unspoken love for each other, but never confessed because he didn't know why he felt so differently about her... until after he returned from Whole Cake Island, realizes his love for her is deeper than any other woman he had ever met,, and decides not to leave anything unsaid to her. She obviously loves him back, and the two pursue their undying love as an official couple, to their crewmates and captains approval. Thank you for your time! Rock on!

“above everyone”

⠀⠀ੈ♡˳· having the realization that his love for you is deeper than anyone hit sanji like a truck after the events in WCI, he doesn't waste any more time and finally letting you know that he holds you up above everyone.

⠀⠀➧ r. fluff, slight angst | v. sanji × f!reader | oneshot / song fic

⠀⠀➧ warnings — none! pure fluff! mistakes may be present though.. so do ignore them, thanks!

⠀⠀➧ requests are closed until further notice!

⠀⠀꒰ 🍨 ꒱ notes: welcome to my “sing me a song” event made to honor this account reaching 200+ followers! visit it to see my other works on this special!

reqested by: @aurodontdoit — thank you for the amazing request, and for participating in this event of mine! so yeah, have sanji for this song!

Sanji had finally returned after the hellish days of fighting to retrieve him from his family and Big Mom's—and as per usual, a small celebration was held.

“Alright! Now that Sanji is back, let's celebrate!” Luffy announced, holding up a drink in the air as the team cheered, digging in the meal the cook had prepared.

They're all enjoying the accomplishment on the mission, sharing laughters as they chat, while you stayed on the corner, watching them celebrate as you eyed the fourth child of the Vinsmoke's, Sanji.

Same as you, he is silent as ever, just putting a smile up and nodding when talked to—even with Nami and Carrot, and it's quite unusual. You know that he'd fawn over women the instant a they speak, but now, he doesn't, not even speaking a single word to you yet.

He's just standing there, glancing to you from time to time, eyes meeting yours for a few seconds before averting them away.

“..Everyone's around, no words are coming out, and I can't find my breathe, can we just say the rest with no sound?” Sanji says to himself, clenching the cigarette on his hand and letting a heavy sigh out of his lips, swallowing thickly.

Head sharply turning to you, Sanji then moved his body, walking towards you who is spending your time silent in your own world.

“And I know this isn't enough, I still don't measure up...” Standing beside you, the blond then lit his cigarette, looking at you. “...Y/n-chan, hey.”

Calling you, Sanji then wore a weak smile on his face upon catching your attention, huffing out the smoke.

“Yes, Sanji? Is there anything you want to say?” You asked, leaning your body on the wooden wall behind you as you looked at the cook's eyes that softened.

“Sorry, Y/n-chan. Sorry you had to go through the trouble of—” “Hush, Sanji. I don't need any sorry's from you, I came here voluntarily.”

You hummed, hushing Sanji with your finger pressing on his lips. “If you're here just to apologize, I will be ignoring you, Sanji.” You then threatened with a small frown, and pout on your face, causing Sanji to raise his hands in defeat.

“Alright, alright—so Y/n-chan, don't ignore me..!” He says with a chuckle that was quick to die off, heaving a heavy sigh out.

“Anyway, I came here to tell you that I.. I realized something, thanks to the previous events, Y/n-chan...”

Pausing, Sanji then took your hands, lips quivering before he got the words out of his mouth. “I like you, Y/n-chan. I love you. I-I fell for you deeper, and harder compared to the other ladies around me.. That. That is what I realized, And...”

“And I do want you know I hold you up above everyone—and I do want you know I think you'd be good to me, and I'd be so good to you, I would...!” Confessing all this amidst the celebration, you were then struck, shocked. Mouth falling agape, not believing this man. “S..Sanji?”

“Thought I saw a sign, somewhere between the lines, maybe it's me, maybe I only see, what I want..” Slowly letting go of your hands as he sighed, you puffed your chest, holding your breath as you clenched his hands, not letting it slip away from yours.

“But I still have your letter, to stock up between..! The—the feeling's mutual.. Sanji.” You confessed, making it the blond's turn to be shocked.

“It's honestly hard to believe that you're actually confessing to me, Sanji. Knowing that you want to love all the ladies—” “No! I-I've changed.”

“It's only you now, Y/n-chan. It's only you I want to love, to spend my time with, and.. And to marry. Only you, Y/n-chan. You're the only lady I want!” Pulling you in his arms, Sanji embraced you tightly as he spoke. Making you feal his beating heart.

“I'll hold you up above everyone, and I think you'd be good to me, and I'd be so good to you. We suit each other, that's why... I love you..” Having his sparling blue eyes stare you down, you and Sanji got caught up in the moment, sharing a passionate kiss.

“I love you too, Sanji..” You whispered, slinging your arms over the blond's shoulder as his stayed on your hips, letting each other feel your warmth on this cold night.

“Whoohh! Nice, Sanji! You and Y/n are dating now, right!?” The captain exclaims, causing you two to turn your heads to the crew with reddened cheeks.

“W..Well, uhm—” “Oh c'mon, Sanji-kun, Y/n! Just make it official, so more reason for us to celebrate!”

Deciding for you two, Sanji laughs, holding your hand and taking you with the rest to celebrate, having Brook play music for this day, with the promise of love that you two will hold each other up above everyone..

© butterfluffy 2022

[omgkalyppso]

Quote Prompts

You think you are possessing me - but I've got my teeth in you. Angela Carter from Unicorn

Flowers teach futility and amazement. You know me, I am always willing to learn. Katherine Mansfield from a letter to J.M. Murry.

Take this bowl of blackberries from the garden. The sun has made them warm. I picked them for you. I promise I will try to stay on my side of the couch. Ross Gay from Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude

Don't you imagine you will be in love again and perhaps happily? Irish Murdoch from a letter to Michael Oakeshott

In the dark our hands pretend to pray but really make love. Natalie Diaz from When My Brother Was an Aztec

Who hasn't ever wondered: am I a monster or is this what it means to be a person? Clarice Lispector from The Hour of the Star

I'm not used to being loved. I wouldn't know what to do. F. Scott Fitzgerald from More Than Just a House

I'm waiting for your teeth at my throat. It's only good manners. Stephanie Valente from I'm Sorry, Is That Too Submissive For You?

What do you do with tenderness when all you expect is fury? Hieu Minh Nguyen from Not Here

He confesses how long he's looked for a place to worship and, oh, you put him on his knees. Ash Vernon from Profane

If we meet each other in hell, it's not hell. Geoffrey Hill from Broken Hierarchies

Every time I planted my roots I had to rip them out. Mariana V from Too Much Of Me Is Scattered On This Earth

It was always you: your unutterable name, this growl in my throat. Erika Meitner from Staking a Claim

The reason I kiss the thing that haunts me is so I can stop running from it. Rebeka Anne from Back Again

I have been thinking of how I want to be touched by you, with hands that will play me like piano keys, with fingers that will make a symphony out of me. Karese Burrows

You do not know how little I loved before I loved you. Joan Naviyuk Kane from Love Poem

They cannot stop looking into each other's eyes. They have discovered something. They have discovered how much each cares about the other. James Baldwin from Just Above My Head

Will you send across the stars a sign? Anna Akhmatova from In A Dream

Tell me every terrible thing you did and let me love you despite it. Edgar Allen Poe

Yes, I do like you. I am afraid to write the stronger word. Virginia Woolf

God, god, god, I need love, I need it, I need it. Anais Nin from Mirages

How tightly do we need to be pressed against each other before you admit that you aren't doing this for warmth? Tara Love from This. This Is Too Far

He kisses—how do I explain it? Like someone in love. Like he has nothing to lose. Like someone who has just learned a foreign language and can use only the present tense and only the second person. Andrew Sean Greer from Less

Love him and let him love you. Do you think anything else under heaven really matters? James Baldwin from Giovanni's Room

You kiss the back of my legs and I want to cry. Only the sun has come this close. Only the sun. Shauna Barbosa

[openheartfanfics]

Newly Added Fics

July 10 - 17  

🎭 Angst  |  🛸 AU  |  ☁ Fluff  |  ♥ NSFW  |  📚 Series  |  📷 Edits

Bryce x F!MC

Bounce - @storyofmychoices ☁ ​ Olivia helps plan a carnival, fun day for past patients to celebrate their recovery and remission milestones. Bryce is more than happy to get in on the fun. Feat. Keiki and Aurora [Domestic] 

What Happens in Vegas - @chaoticchopshopheart 🎭 In Vegas, after taking down Panacea Labs Bryce and Penelope are reminiscing about how two years of residency has gone in a flash. [2.15; Drunk] 

Ethan x F!MC

A Little (too much) Family Time - @chaoticchopshopheart ☁ Penelope’s parents have invited Ethan for dinner to celebrate their engagement and get to know him better. [Family] 

Change - @kat-tia801 🩺☁ A few weeks after the end of Open Heart 3, Casey, Ethan, and her friends prepare for changes in their lives. [Post-Ending] 

Distance Makes the Heart Grow Fonder - @headoverheelsforramsey  🛸🎭 What would Open Heart Second Year Chapter 1 look like if it was Meera instead of Ethan that went to the Amazons? [AU; Amazon; 2.1] 

Part 1  |  Part 2

Ethan - @genevievemd 👗📷

Ethan x Brooke - @writer-ish 💒📷 Not Yet Wed

Ethan x Cassie - @liaromancewriter 💒📷 Not Yet Wed

Ethan x Charley - @lucy-268 💒📷 Photo round

Ethan x Genevieve - @genevievemd 💒📷 Not Yet Wed

Ethan x Josie - @emmasumbrella 💒📷 Not Yet Wed

Ethan x Lilac - @jamespotterthefirst 💒📷 Not Yet Wed

Ethan x Mariana - @writinghereandthere 💒📷 Not Yet Wed 

Ethan x Meredith - @takeharryandgo  💒📷 Not Yet Wed

Ethan x Natalie - @bex-la-get  💒📷 Not Yet Wed

Feelings - @adiehardfan 📚 [completed]  Warnings-death, depression

Alternate ending

Godly Sins - @utterlyinevitable 📚 [mini: completed]  Ethan’s still pissed at Becca for her Tobias stint when he was in the Amazon. What happens when the narcissist joins the team? [Angst; Broke Up; Ethan’s POV; Fighting; Jealousy]

III. Parting Wrath of Hera

Just Two People - @utterlyinevitable 📚 [mini: wip]  Bryce comes to tell Becca how he really feels a few hours after she survived the assassination attempt. [Hurt/Comfort; 2.11; Bryce Confession] 

II. Meanwhile

Lost In Darkness - @chaoticchopshopheart 🎭 After Dagger Mountains when Ethan sees that the Patient’s son, Timothy was doing everything he could to help his mother, he decides to speak to Louise. [2.15; 2.16] 

Part 1  |  Part 2

Miracles Gala - @a-crepusculo 🩺☁ Her first appearance as the Head of Diagnostics Team may not be as easy as she thinks. [Gala; Post-Ending]

Natalie’s Surprise Date Night Look - @bex-la-get 👗📷 MC Closet Tour Round 3

Newlywed Game - @heauxplesslydevoted 💒📷 Masterlist

Newlywed Game, Round 2 - @lucy-268 💒📷 Charley and Ethan received some questions from Bree.

Newlyweds Game - @mm2305 💒📷 Masterlist

Not a Minute More - @lsvdw-blog 📚 [extended: wip]  Warnings; Rating: Severe bodily injury, Mentions of blood, Angst; Mature, 18+

Part 5

Paalam - @izzyourresidentlawyer 🎭 The story begins with a goodbye. [Ethan POV] 

Pancake Disaster - @jamespotterthefirst ☁ Sienna is determined to teach him how to make pancakes. 

Sleep Deprived - @lucy-268 ☁ When Charley has a tough night and is over-tired, Ethan takes charge. [Protective; Hurt/Comfort] 

The Most Important Person - @lem-20 🩺☁ MC finds a photo in Ethan’s wallet. Set post bk 3. [Domestic; Post-Ending] 

Their First Two-Months - @jerzwriter 🩺📚 [mini: wip]  This series is meant to highlight the two-month period covered in the alternate OH ending

Day One ☁ Last night Ethan finally shared his true feelings with Casey, how did they spend their first day as an official couple? [3.16] 

Day Two ☁ They made things official just 2 days ago, now Ethan won’t let Casey wait another day to share the news with their parents & Naveen. But things don’t exactly go as expected. [Family] 

Day 3 ☁ Two more people are in the know and Ethan doesn’t seem to mind, after all, he needs some help. [People find out about them] 

Day 4 ☁ Ethan and Casey begin searching for a new home, and that brings up some pretty important questions about their future together. [Domestic] 

Then & Now - @heauxplesslydevoted 📚 [mini: wip]  A particularly difficult case forces Ethan to confront a blast from his past

Part 1​

Louise Ramsey 

Lost In Darkness - @chaoticchopshopheart​ 🎭 After Dagger Mountains when Ethan sees that the Patient’s son, Timothy was doing everything he could to help his mother, he decides to speak to Louise. [2.15; 2.16]

Part 1 |  Part 2

Love Triangle

Delaying the Inevitable - @jerzwriter 📚 [extended: wip]  Warnings: Addiction, anger, abandonment, language

Chapter 11: Shattered

Godly Sins - @utterlyinevitable 📚 [mini: completed]  Ethan’s still pissed at Becca for her Tobias stint when he was in the Amazon. What happens when the narcissist joins the team? Feat. Ethan x F!MC x Tobias [Angst; Broke Up; Ethan’s POV; Fighting; Jealousy]

III. Parting Wrath of Hera

I Need You - @adiehardfan 🎭 While Ethan is pushing Anna away she meets Tobias! What happens further? Feat. Ethan x F!MC x Tobias

Sienna Trinh

Pancake Disaster - @jamespotterthefirst​ ☁ Sienna is determined to teach him how to make pancakes. Feat. Ethan x F!MC

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[niuxita21]

I’m really sorry, I know Barça just made the UWCL final but I just need to ramble about the ending of MSH2 real quick.

When the show first came out, I read some intriguing comments on Twitter re: why the show was categorized as “LGBTQ,” which was enough to make me want to do my best to not be spoiled just to see what ended up happening, but the main message I got was that the ending was heartbreaking. 

Then, as the season went on and I started shipping Ana and Mariana more and more (and it became more and more obvious that the subtext wasn’t all in my head), I started thinking about all the possible heartbreaking scenarios because that’s just how I roll, lol. I like to be prepared when something is gonna hurt. So the prediction I ended up with was that something would happen to make Ana be mad at Mariana so, out of spite or anger or whatever, Mariana would end up sleeping/getting back together with Pablo, Ana would somehow find out, cue heartbreak and end credits.

Then, after episode 8 and the kiss, going into the finale, I knew that the wedge that would be drawn between them would be Mariana keeping the secret about Juan Carlos’s affair from Ana, but now I was convinced that, before that happened, Ana and Mariana would have a talk about the kiss, realize there were real feelings there worth exploring, and JUST when they were finally happy about their new relationship potential, Ana would find out about Mariana’s secret for maximum drama. However, I somehow STILL had it in my head that Mariana would end the season getting back together with Pablo, even if just out of heartbreak (because we all know how savage Ana can be when she’s angry). I have never been happier to be wrong!!! Instead, the show effectively lampshaded the “man in the middle of a f/f storyline” trope by taking Pablo completely out of contention and pairing him with Cynthia (even though I’m still... antsy... about the way Mariana finding out about that was framed, like it was some sort of betrayal to her or that she was hurt by it, which would suggest there’s still something between her and Pablo and come on, show! I thought we closed the door on that not 20 minutes earlier!) 

So the heartbreak ended up being just a garden-variety “character A feels betrayed by character B and their delicate bond is shattered,” with NO added messiness of “character B then goes and sleeps with their ex or someone else because they are heartbroken” that would complicated their road towards making up/getting together next season by creating an unnecessary love triangle. AND there is the additional layer of heartbreak because Ana doesn’t remember (yet?) that she kissed Mariana and told her she loved her, which is an interesting card for the show to still have in hand to play next season. 

This way, Mariana hurt Ana by admitting she lied by omission about Juan Carlos, and Ana hurt Mariana deliberately AND inadvertently by kicking her out of the house AND ALSO by reacting badly to Mariana’s love confession, making it clear that she didn’t remember anything about the kiss or her own love confession, which... yeah, I can work with that. This is a much less excruciating cliffhanger, because it doesn’t hinge on stupid misunderstandings that would be resolved if the characters involved just fucking TALKED to each other but, rather, on the actions (or inactions, as the case may be) of the characters themselves (as well as not being unnecesarily cruel by letting us see what it would be like for them both to be on the same page romantically and then snatching it away). 

All in all, I’m SO pleasantly surprised that I am now TERRIFIED about my possible impending death to restore the balance of the Universe after something this amazing happening to me, LMAO. Stay tuned!

[whatdoesshedotothem]

Tues[day] 16 September 1834

7 25/..

12 1/4

very good one last night – fine b[u]t hazy morn[in]g F[ahrenheit] 57 1/4° at 8 35/.. a.m. – at my desk at 8 1/2 –

Kind let[ter] to M- [Mariana] gl[a]d she h[a]d found but by means ov[e]r w[hi]ch I h[a]d no control th[a]t ‘I h[a]d writ[ten] even less

‘oft[ene]r to th[o]se who are perpet[uall]y heap[in]g up[on] me kind[ne]ss aft[e]r kind[ne]ss, and whose ver[y] situat[io]n in life ma[ke]s

‘th[e]m suppos[e]d to be the 1st obj[ec]ts of my consid[eratio]n’ - … if ‘n[o]t mo[re] heart, I h[a]d comm[o]n sense th[a]n

‘to val[ue] the th[in]gs of th[i]s world accord[in]g to the scale w[hi]ch h[a]s been laid d[o]wn for me – H[a]d you bel[ieve]d me

‘oft[ene]r, and kn[o]wn me bet[ter], it w[oul]d ha[ve] sav[e]d us b[o]th m[u]ch pain – B[u]t if heav[e]n h[a]s will[e]d it oth[er]wise,

‘let us n[o]t compl[ai]n – the fin[a]l ruler of ev[en]ts is wiser th[a]n we – I am deep[l]y sensib[le] of all

‘y[ou]r affect[io]n; b[u]t, fr[om] the mom[en]t of y[ou]r hav[in]g delib[eratel]y told me y[ou]r determinat[io]n, and the lead[in]g argum[en]ts

‘w[hi]ch ga[ve] rise to it, my chief endeav[ou]r w[a]s to be convinc[e]d and reconcil[e]d – Mary! you trust[e]d me

‘too lit[tle] for happ[ine]ss – Rem[em[b[e]r th[i]s, and be comfort[e]d – cheer up – trust me, you ha[ve] m[u]ch to hope –

‘m[u]ch mo[re] th[a]n you seem aware – the prosp[ec]t will bright[e]r by and by – I ha[ve] nev[e]r fail[in]g consol[atio]n

‘or the th[ou]ght, th[a]t you will be happ[ie]r in oth[e]rs, th[a]n you c[oul]d ha[ve] been in me – confide[en]ce w[a]s

‘too m[u]ch shak[e]n on b[o]th sides – Mary! the last blow on mine, w[a]s too severe – Be

‘comfort[e]d – be assur[e]d, th[a]t you ha[ve] act[e]d wise[l]y for us b[o]th – viol[en]t changes are gen[erall]y irksome

‘to all p[ar]ties at 1st; b[u]t, rememb[erin]g wh[a]t I mys[elf] ha[ve] suffer[e]d, I do n[o]t eas[il]y desp[ai]r for anyone –

‘I do n[o]t feel inclin[e]d to say m[u]ch on the subj[ec]t of our meet[in]g – the reflect[io]ns to w[hi]ch it w[oul]d gi[ve]

‘rise, c[oul]d on[l]y be painful – Do as you th[in]k best’ – Hope ‘h[e]r niece’ will exceed h[e]r

all h[e]r expectat[io]ns – ‘I can eas[il]y ent[e]r int[o] y[ou]r motive for call[in]g h[e]r Percy’ – pleas[e]d at the th[ou]ght

of h[e]r go[in]g to the Rhine next y[ea]r – on[l]y anx[iou]s ab[ou]t h[e]r choice of a compan[io]n – ment[io]n Geneva as a

fine town ‘hav[in]g man[y] lit[erar]y and econom[i]c advent[age]s’ and th[a]t a fam[il]y of 2 or 3 might live in

affl[ue]nce at Rolle for £250 a y[ea]r – date the latt[e]r 1/2 p[age] 3,  Mon[day] 15 Sept[embe]r and say it shall go [as] last

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might, the herald of the sm[all] parc[e]l (stays, 6 laces, p[ai]r of Earrings fr[om] Geneva and b[oo]k, Coxes’

pict[ure] of It[al]y borr[owe]d edit[io]n of 1815, too old when last at Lawton Dec[embe]r 1833) to be s[e]nt off by me of today’s mails –

‘I f[ou]nd my a[un]t m[u]ch the sa[me] as I left h[e]r, and Mr. Sund[erlan]d told me, he th[ou]ght her gen[era]l health qui[te]

‘as good - b[u]t she is uncert[ai]n - th[i]s seas[o]n of th[e] y[ea]r, or rath[e]r lat[e]r, h[a]s gen[erall]y tir[e]d h[e]r ver[y] m[u]ch

‘and I fear, if she gets ov[e]r the wint[e]r at all, it will be ver[y] indiffer[entl]y – she suffers a

‘gr[ea]t deal, yet her cheerful[ne]ss does n[o]t forsake her – She desires me to gi[ve] her love, and say

‘how gl[a]d she shall be to hear you are bet[ter] – the 30 shil[lin]gs for Th[oma]s Beech’s gr[ea]tcoat

‘are p[ai]d, and I will pl[a]ce th[i]s sum to y[ou]r acc[oun]t – If you do n[o]t feel qui[te] sure of my und[er]-

‘-stand[in]g all y[ou]r wishes ab[ou]t mon[e]y matt[e]rs, tell me mo[re] partic[ularl]y wh[a]t you w[oul]d ha[ve] me

‘do - G[o]d bless you, my d[eare]st Mary! Ever ver[y] espec[iall]y y[ou]rs AL- [Anne Lister] – nice en[ou]gh let[ter] to

L[ad]y S- [Stuart] will consid[e]r ab[ou]t the fourgon ‘when I am mo[re] ab[le] to fix up[on] my next line of route’ – ‘I am perf[ectl]y astonish[e]d th[a]t I h[a]d y[ou]r let[ter] 12 days ago, and th[a]t I h[a]d been at ho[me] a fortn[i]ght

‘on Sat[urday] – I kno[w] n[o]t how the ti[me] h[a]s slipp[e]d away – I ha[ve] been so busy ab[ou]t my law-concern,

‘etc. etc. the days ha[ve] seem[e]d like mom[en]ts; and I ha[ve] s[in]ce been out of the h[ou]se – yet I ha[ve] oft[e]n

‘th[ou]ght of you, and wond[ere] how you w[oul]d set[tle] all th[]se disag[reablenes]s I w[a]s so griev[e]d to hear of…….

ment[io]n let[ter] fr[om] Vere – shall go and see h[e]r one of th[e]se days – at pres[en]t can ma[ke] no plans –

‘my poor aunt suffers a martyrdom; yet still she lives, and may live for sev[era]l m[on]ths –

‘It is a gr[ea]t comf[or]t to me to see h[e]r so pleas[e]d at my hav[in]g g[o]t a lit[tle] fr[ie]nd to ta[ke] ca[re] of me

‘in my trav[e]ls – I hope you will tell Miss Tate - B[u]t, d[eare]st L[ad]y St[uar]t, it w[a]s wh[a]t you s[ai]d th[a]t I ha[ve]

‘nev[e]r forgott[e]n; and it is you th[a]t I shall alw[a]ys th[in]k of, and thank w[i]t hall my heart –

wr[ote] th[i]s morn[in]g und[e]r the seal – ‘I do hope to hear fr[om] you soon, if it be only one line to tell

‘me you are bet[ter], and ha[ve] settl[e]d th[in]gs mo[re] comf[ortabl]y th[a]n you expect[e]d – Do n[o]t troub[le] y[ou]rs[elf] one

‘inst[an]t ab[ou]t a frank – I shall be delight[e]d to see a Norfolk postmark – I shall troub[le]

‘L[or]d St[uar]t w[i]th a note to L[ad]y St[uar]t de R- [Rothesay] and a lit[tle] no[te] to d[ea]r Charlotte ab[ou]t the parc[e]l fr[om]

‘Paris - Ev[e]r, d[eare]st L[ad]y St[uar]t, ver[y] truly and affect[ionatel]y y[ou]rs A. [Anne] Lister’ - Gen[era]l acc[oun]t of my journ[e]y to

L[ad]y S- [Stuart] de R- [Rothesay] hop[e]d for so[me] comm[issio]n in Paris - perh[aps] she doubt[e]d my abil[itie]s - c[oul]d n[o]t doubt how

hap[py] I sh[oul]d ha[ve] been to do my best – ‘I h[a]d a lit[tle] fr[ien]d w[i]th me wh[o]se good care soon set me

‘ab[ov]e Mr. Freeman’s medicines; and we h[a]d so[me] delightful wander[in]gs am[on]g the Savoy m[oun]t[ai]ns – I do

confess th[a]t my ‘bowels yearned’ tow[ar]ds M[on]t Blanc; b[u]t he w[a]s a lit[tle] surly, and the 2 Savoy and

‘avocats who attempt[e]d his summ[i]t, and s[ai]d, tho’ unbeliev[e]d by any, they reach[e]d it, were

‘gl[a]d en[ou]gh to get d[o]wn ag[ai]n – they h[a]d no reg[ula]r guides, on[l]y 1/2 a doz[en] peasants, two of wh[o]m

‘h[a]d made the ascent bef[ore] – and, h[a]d they been a few h[ou]rs lat[e]r, w[oul]d prob[abl]y ha[ve] been lost –

‘we made wh[a]t is call[e]d the gr[a]nd tour of M[on]t Bl[an]c’ ….. cross[e]d the Gr[ea]t and lit[tle] S[ain]y Bernard…

we h[a]d no  Gollis-work – the lit[tle] Inns ver[y] fair[l]y comf[orta]ble ‘exc[ept] one in the vil[lage] de Ferret

‘where th[e]re were on[l]y 2 bedr[oo]ms for the wid[ow] and h[e]r 8 child[re]n. one manserv[an]t and 2 guides, our 2

‘selves, and 2 sick inf[an]ts the poor wom[a]n h[a]d tak[e]n to nurse, tout compris, at 6 fr[an]cs each

‘p[e]r m[ou]th – we ret[urne]d by the Savoy lakes and Chamberi – saw the pass of the Echelles, and the gr[a]nde

‘Chartreuse - sp[en]t 2 or 3 days at Lyons – tho’ man[y] of the h[ou]ses damaged or destr[oye]d in Apr[il] are

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‘alread[y] repair[e]d or rebuilt, th[e]re are still too man[y] traces of the émente - Sev[era]l opul[en]t  

‘manufact[orie]s ha[ve] left the town, and set up th[ei]r establ[ishmen]ts elsewhere - th[e]re are 3 large ones just complet[e]d

‘at Voiron now communicat[e]d w[i]th Echelles by a fine new r[oa]d of 3 posts - th[e]re are sev[era]l new

‘r[oa]ds finish[e]d and in prog[ress] - th[a]t by S[ain]t Etienne io[ene]d 2 y[ea]rs ago (miss[in]g Lyons) saves 3 days’ journey to

‘Marseilles’ – 2 or 3 days at S[ain]t Etienne and 2 or 3 at Clerm[on]t – ‘the view fr[om] the Puy de Dome,

‘is one of the m[o]st interest[in]g and extraord[inar]y I ha[ve] ev[e]r seen. – a vast assembl[a]ge of cones of extinct

‘volca[noe]s – a vast coulée (sea) of lava - b[u]t the heat w[a]s so excess[ive] in walk[in]g up, and the air

‘is cold at the top, I on[l]y st[ai]d ab[ou]t 1/2 an h[ou]r – Do tell the girls, they nev[e]r saw s[u]ch a dirty fig[ure]

‘as I w[a]s on com[in]g out of the fine silv[e]r mines (op[ene]d 2 or 3 y[ea]rs ago) n[ea]r Pont de Gibaud - B[u]t

‘the coal-mine of Firminy, n[ea]r S[ain]t Etienne, astonish[e]d me m[o]st – It is exact[l]y like a comm[o]n

‘st[one] quarry, (open to the day, and work[e]d in the sa[me] way) b[u]t the rock is coal of excell[en]t qual[it]y –

‘It is on[l]y 3 y[ea]rs th[a]t it h[a]s been work[e]d in th[i]s way, and is the on[l]y coal-mine kn[o]wn of the kind –

‘the miners at the silv[e]r mine were chief[l]y Germans – Be the gov[ernmen]t wh[a]t it may, I nev[e]r saw

‘so gr[ea]t an app[earan]ce of improvem[en]t and prosper[it]y in the count[r]y – the écoles des mines ha[ve] done an

‘infin[it]y of good to the mining int[ere]sts of the count[r]y’ - din[e]d w[i]th L[ad]y CL- [Charlotte Lindsay] and the Berrys – ‘and w[a]s deligth[e]d w[i]th my

‘vis[i]t – all were in good sp[iri]ts, and were ver[y] agreeab[le], and k[i]nd – I h[a]d nev[e]r seen so m[u]ch of L[ad]y Charl[otte]’

(Lindsay) ‘who says th[in]gs so nice[l]y, and wh[o]se man[ner]s are so interest[in]g, she made qui[te] an impress[io]n

‘up[on] me – Miss Berry is really wond[er]ful – Thank you ver[y] m[u]ch for giv[in]g me th[ei]r addr[ess] – I w[a]s

‘qui[te] gl[a]d to improve so nice an acquaint[an]ce - unexpect[e]d pleas[ure] to see L[or]d St[uar]t – ‘wh[a]t

‘an enviab[le] tour in Norway! I wish a [I] knew a lit[tle] mo[re] ab[ou]t it – If I live, I mean to go

‘th[e]re one of th[e]se days – my a[un]t, as to gen[era]l health, is m[u]ch the sa[me] as when I left h[e]r - b[u]t she

‘suffers a martyrd[o]m fr[om] rheumat[i]c pains; and her medic[a]l men fear she can[no]t long survive

‘the wint[e]r – I enclose a lit[tle] no[te] for Charlotte - Bel[ieve] me, d[ea]r L[ad]y St[uar]t, alw[a]ys ver[y] truly y[ou]rs A. [Anne] Lister’

th[e]n wr[ote] on 1/4 sh[ee]t the foll[owin]g ‘Shibd[e]n hall - Mon[day] 15 Oct[obe]r 1834. My d[ea]r Charlotte – I s[e]nd you a ver[y] lit[lte] no[te], the herald

of a ver[y] lit[tle] parc[e]l, w[hi]ch Miss Berry w[a]s so good as prom[ise] to bring fr[om] Paris – I told L[ad]y St[uar]t, it w[a]s for you –

‘I alw[a]ys th[ou]ght of giv[in]g you so[me] sm[all] rememb[ran]ce on y[ou]r entrée int[o] the gr[ea]t world – I wish[e]d it to be so[me]th[in]g useful,

‘and on[l]y hope I ha[ve] chos[e]n well, and th[a]t you will like the watch for its own sake, and for mine – I hope you

‘are all enjoy[in]g yours[elf], and look[in]g qui[te] rosy and well at Highcliffe – I sh[oul]d n[o]t kno[w] it ag[ai]n – If you still

‘hunt for fossils, and care as m[u]ch as ev[e]r for the collect[io]n, you can fancy how disap[pointe]d I w[a]s to f[i]nd, on

‘reach[in]g here, th[a]t all my fine specimens fr[om] Auvergne silv[e]r-mines, and man[y] oth[e]rs th[a]t were pack[e]d

‘in the carr[ia]ge tool-box, were lost in Lond[on], thrown away as lumber, I suppo[se], by the c[oa]chmakers’ men, who th[ou]ght

‘antiattrit[io]n better worth – I oft[e]n th[ou]ght of you among the high alps of Savoy, and wish[e]d you were w[i]th me –

‘wh[a]t sketch[in]g for Louisa! Gi[ve] my love to h[e]r – I shall alw[a]ys feel ver[y] m[u]ch interest[e]d for you both; and

‘bel[ieve] me, my d[ea]r Charlotte, y[ou]r ver[y] sincere and affect[iona]te fr[ie]nd A. [Anne] Lister – my kind rememb[rance]s to Miss Hyriott’ –

w[e]nt d[o]wn to br[eak]f[a]st at 11 1/4 and s[e]nt off th[e]n by Geo[rge] my let[ter] to ‘Mrs. Lawton the Rev[eren]d M. Miller’s Scarborough’ –

br[eak]f[a]st – Mr. Parker s[e]nt the lease of ‘Lidgit’ to Mr. Lamplengh Wickham Hird for A- [Adney] to r[ea]d ov[e]r – she r[ea]d it al[ou]d to me –

the game reserv[e]d as in my leases - on[l]y allow[e]d to ha[ve] 7DW. und[e]r plough – penalty £10 p[e]r DW. - n[o]t to cut or

prune timb[e]r – 34DW. - n[o]t to und[er]let exc[ept] w[i]th writ[ten] leave – Rent £100, term 10 y[ea]rs – asleep 1/2 h[ou]r – at my desk at 1 5/..

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wr[ote] my no[te] to C. St[uar]t and at 2 1/2 h[a]d writ[ten] so far of today, and h[a]d fold[e]d and seal[e]d up in envelope my no[te]

4 p[ages] of 1/2 sh[ee]t to ‘The Lady St[uar]t de Rothesay’ enclos[in]g in the sa[me] my no[te] to ‘the hon[oura]ble Miss Stuar]t’

and enclo[e]d th[e]se and my no[te] to ‘The hon[oura]ble L[ad]y St[uar]t Whitehall’ und[e]rcov[e]r to ‘Lord St[uar]t de Rothesay

3 Carlt[o]n h[ou]se terrace London’ – s[e]nt the ab[ov]e let[ter]s at 7 p.m. by Geo[rge] – A- [Adney] and I out at 2 3/4

to Brearley hill to meet Holt ab[ou]t gett[in]g wat[e]r for John Bott[omle]y and ab[ou]t sink[in]g pit to enab[le] me

to look aft[e]r Mr. Rawson – gett[in]g the wat[e]r will cost ab[ou]t £16 to £20 sink[in]g and driv[in]g at 3/. to 3/6 p[e]r y[ar]d

ab[ou]t 100 y[ar]ds – ord[ere]d th[i]s job to be advertis[e]d next week for lett[in]g as als[o] the pit sink[in]g – H- [Holt] th[in]ks

the pit will cost ab[ou]t 40/. p[e]r y[ar]d sink[in]g ab[ou]t 100 y[ar]ds deep to the low[e]r bed – saw the place n[ea]r the

upp[e]r gateway just ab[ov]e Conery wood in the Park farm well f[iel]d – w[i]th a sm[all] fire engine m[i]ght

get coal th[e]re for man[y] y[ea]rs – eas[il]y road[e]d al[on]g the f[ee]t of Bairstow, out just bel[ow] Whiskum cot[tage]

int[o] the new bank to H[alifa]x – pit to be oblong 8ft. x 5.4 .:. ab[ou]t n[o]t qui[te] s[ai]d S. W. [Samuel Washington] tonight, 5 sq[uare]

y[ar]ds stuff will co[me] out at each y[ar]d depth of sink[in]g – 5 x 100 = 500 y[ar]ds of stuff cart[in]g d[o]wn

to the f[ee]t of the wall oppos[i]te the h[ou]se = ab[ou]t £20 – the wat[e]r of dirt band (36 y[ar]ds band) and four-

-score y[ar]ds band to be gath[ere]d up in sink[in]g and turn[e]d the conery clough separ[atel]y or n[o]t to the h[ou]se –

H- [Holt] s[ai]d the coal w[oul]d sell at 8d. at the pits’ m[ou]th – and [no] turnip[ke] to H[alifa]x w[oul]d ma[ke] a penny

a load diff[eren]ce – Rawson sells at 9 1/2d. in the town – we sh[oul]d sell at 9d. – w[oul]d av[era]ge 5 1/2 corves

or loads p[e]r sq[uare] y[ar]d – 20 loads or one score w[oul]d sell for 13/4 at the pits mouth –

 gett[in]g  .   .                             4.6        13.4 – 8 = 5/4                                        say 1s.3d. p[e]r sq[uare] y[ar]d profit .:.

pull[in]g and bank[in]g              2.6      

                                                              say 3d. p[e]r load profit                          1 ac[re] or 4840 y[ar]ds = £242+ £60.10s.0d.

Tools                                          1.0      

Taxes                                          8.0     or 1/4 1/2 p[e]r sq[uare] y[ar]d profit                                              = £302 p[e]r ac[re]

 fr[om] Brearley hill A- [Adney] met me at Whiskum cot[tage] – th[e]nce d[o]wn the o[ld] b[ank] to H[alifa]x to the Bowling

foundry for fire-grates for n[or]th parl[ou]r n[or]th ch[ambe]r and tentr[oo]m – th[e]n to Miss Hebden’s – good acc[oun]t

of Charlotte Booth – th[e]n to Whitley’s – br[ou]ght ho[me] vol[ume] 3 [octavo] Lyell’s geol[og]y and Busby’s Journ[a]l am[on]g

the viney[ar]ds of Spain and Portug[a]l – and pamphl[e]t by Jo[h]n Travers on the Tea duties – th[e]n to Thorps’

ab[ou]t acorns and plant[in]g sett[in]g Bairstow w[i]th th[e]m – ho[me] up t he o[ld] b[ank] at 6 55/.. – din[ner] at 7 – coff[ee] – h[a]d

Washington – noth[in]g to be made of Mrs. Machin ab[ou]t the sale of h[e]r 11DW. of coal – b[u]t

W- [Washington] told he w[oul]d call ag[ai]n on Sat[urday] – A- [Adney] and I sat talk[in]g and read[in]g the newspap[e]r Geo[rge] br[ou]ght

b[a]ck th[i]s ev[enin]g – w[i]th my a[un]t fr[om] 9 3/4 to 10 3/4 – wr[ote] all b[u]t the 3 first lines of th[i]s p[age] till 11 1/2 p.m.

at w[hi]ch h[ou]r F[ahrenheit] 59 1/2° in my study – ver[y] fine day – no[te] fr[om] Mr. Wilkins[o]n Heath to say the front pew in the north gall[er]y nearest to the west gall[er]y was at lib[ert]y rent 1 guin[ea] a y[ea]r

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Soon began on the erotics last night. Her warm, then [e]ncouraging. I said this was not like keeping our promise. She answered, ‘no’ and reached a towel to put under us to keep the bed clean on account of her cousin. I had retired too early for her. ‘Am I too soon for you?’ ‘Yes, rather,’ said she, and I resumed, determined she should have a sufficiently good kiss before I had had one. She said she had and we fell asleep. 

Both awoke at five in the morning and talked till seven. Asked if this was not better than my sleeping in Micklegate. ‘Yes,’ but it was prudence # on her part. She had a feeling she could not describe. Would make any sacrifice rather than have our connection suspected. She seemed very affectionate and fond of me. Said I was her only comfort, she should be miserable without me. 

Lou has got rather out of ∂ [Charles]’s good books she – Lou never got up to breakfast living with her uncle has given her very independent notions – He waited for her – Consulted her in everything – She told C– [Charles] one morning, she got up at the hour that suited her convenience – ∂ [Charles Lawton] has therefore been sadly out of his best humour this summer and π [Mariana] sadly fidgetted –

Told M– [Mariana] that she did not understand one 1/2 my letters, and misunderstood the other – That my aunt said (speaking of the regard between us), it was “much more on one side than the other”, – On my side then hers – Miss Pattison had blushed up to the sears, and told her at Manchester that ∂ [Charles Lawton] complained of her being cold and she wished she would try to be warmer when she returned. π [Mariana] said she and ∂ [Charles Lawton] very well knew the reason of that that she could not seem warm if she did not feel so. 

π [Mariana] once sat next Miss Pattison’s uncle at dinner there and he said of her she looked like one who could love. I agreed, then reverting to ourselves, ‘this is adultery to all intents and purposes.’ ‘No, no,’ said she. ‘Oh yes, π [Mariana]. No casuistry can disguise it.’ ‘Not this then, but the other.’ ‘Well,’ said I, choosing to let the thing turn her own way. ‘I always considered your marriage legal prostitution. We were both wrong. You to do and I to consent to it. And when I think of blaming others, I always remember nothing can at all excuse us but our prior connection.’ 

I did not pursue the subject, nor did π [Mariana] seem to think much of it. The fear of discovery is strong. It rather increases I think. But her conscience seems seared, so long as concealment is secure. She said yesterday of Harriet, if she had never liked Milne I could have made more excuse for her. Thought I to myself, if none but those who were without sin threw the first stone.

Harriet, like the woman taken in adultery, might escape – Told her she needed not fear my conduct letting out our secret. I could deceive anyone. Then told her how completely I had duped Miss Pickford # and that the success of such deep deceit almost smote me, but I had done it all for her, π [Mariana]’s, sake. ‘Why should it smite you? ‘It is deceit that does no one any harm.’ 

I made no reply, but mused how sophistry might reign within the breast where none suspected it. How might not this argument best retched from one deceit to another. Mary, you have passion like the rest, but your caution cheats the world out of it. Scandal and your courage is weak, rather than your principal strong. Yet is it I who write this. 

She’s true to me, yes, but she has not that magnanimity of truth that satisfies a haughty spirit like mine. She is too tamely, worldly, and worldliness is her strength and weakness her foible and her virtue. She loves me, I do believe her, as well as she is capable of loving. Yet her marriage was worldly, her whole conduct is worldly to the farthest verge that craven love can bear. 

How often has it struck me that years ago when once talking to Lou about this marriage and the powerful circumstances that almost compelled it. ‘Well,’ said she, ‘you do not know π [Mariana]. She is worldly and the match was worldly altogether.’ This did indeed strike me at the time but it never struck me as it does at this moment – (Thursday 21 August 3 55/60 p.m. 1823) – 

It now opens upon me as the key of all that all I have never yet been able to comprehend in her character. I have doubted her love, I have doubted her sincerity. How often with an almost bursting heart have I laid aside my papers and my musings because I dared not pursue inconsistencies I could not unravel. I could not deem the dial true, I would not deem it false. The time the manner of her marriage to sink January 1815 in oblivion. Oh how it broke the magic of my faith forever. How, spite of love, it burst the spell that bound my very reason suppliant at her feet. I loathed consent but loathed the easing more. I would have given the yes she sought, tho it had rent my heart into a hundred thousand shivers. It was enough to ask –

It was a coward love that dared not brave the storm; and, in desperate despair, my proud, indignant spirit watched it sculk away – How few the higher feelings we then could have in common! The chivalry of heart was gone – Hope’s brightest hues were brushed away – Yet still one melancholy point of union remained – She was unhappy. So was I –

Love scorned to leave the ruin desolate; and time she has shaded it so sweetly, my heart still lingers in its old abiding place, thoughtless of its broken bowers, save when some sudden guest blows thro’, and scrunching memory is disturbed – But oh! no more “the heart knoweth its own bitterness,” and it is enough – “Je sens mon coeur, et je connais les hommes. Je ne suis fait comme aucun de ceux que j’ai vus; j’ose croire n'être fait comme aucun de ceux qui existent.” Rousseau's Confessions volume and page first.

She loves me. Tho it is neither exactly as I wished, nor as I too fondly persuaded myself. ‘Ere years had taught me to weigh human nature in the balance or unlock the loveliest of bosoms with the key of worldliness. Yes, she loves me. My own feelings shall descend to hers. They have done so in part. How I could have adored her had she been more of that angelic being my fancy formed her. No thought, no word, no look, had wandered then. Surely my every sentiment towards her had had less of earth in it than heaven –

How like “the visions of romantic youth”! I know she might have realized then – Je sens mon coeur – But no more – No more – I seem unable to return to the dry detail of a journal –

At seven an hour before getting up asked her to get out of bed and wash. We both did so. Then got into bed again and had a long quiet good kiss and then a comfortable nap. Got up at eight. I laughed and said we must really both of us get well as soon as we could. We owned she thought I was worse than she was, and said jokingly ‘do you forgive me for it?’ ‘Of course.’ I set her at ease on this point, but yet the characteristic difference between us always strikes me. I am sure I should even shew twice as much as she really feels –

Went downstairs at 8 1/2 – Breakfasted etc. etc. Sat next Mrs Milne. Had been very properly attentive to her. Asked π [Mariana] if she was satisfied etc. etc. Said I would act as she liked but I could not decidedly change my manners to Mrs. M[ilne] unless my real acquaintance with her conduct might be acknowledged. She has been foolish again in corresponding with her cousin, Mr. Dannett. This was the thing Eli [Eliza Belcombe] alluded to when I was last in York –

Took leave, and off from the B– [Belcombe]’s (Dr. B– [Belcombe] had had rather a restless night but was nevertheless no worse). As the minster clock struck 10 found the horses to the mail at the Tavern door, to start at 10 1/4 instead of 10 3/f as I supposed – Asked the coachman to wait a minute or 2, and hurried into Micklegate – Only just time to wish then good by, and say I should be passing thro’ again in a fortnight or 3 weeks to spend a fortnight with M– [Mariana] at Scarbro’ –

Did not see Mrs. Duffin this morning – Miss M– [Marsh] whispered last night, she had had a paralytic affectation about a fortnight ago, and had been almost gone – I perceived no difference in her as I saw her sitting round the table last night – She did not attempt to move, but this being unnecessary, did not strike me – 

Got into the new mail, and drove off from the D– [Duffin]’s door at 10 1/2 – Only 1 gentleman besides myself – Beyond Tadcaster took up a nice decent elderly woman – I never uttered all the way – Wrapt in musing – Thought of π [Mariana] and the three steps business, then about my manners and appearance. Building castles about their improvement, elegance, engagingness, etc. etc. The good society I hope to get into, etc., etc. 

Thought of consulting Mr. Simmons, the surgeon. George Streetman, Chester. π [Mariana] consulted him. He feared some uterary of or belonging to the womb. Determine yet might judge from the effect of Scarbro whether Steph was right in supposing it merely weakness. He had treated her judiciously. She ought to be examined, but would not submit –

At Leeds at 1 – Got out for 1/4 hour and off again (from the Rose & Crown) at 1 20/60 – Beautiful day till we got to the New Dolphin Clayton heights, and from there to the Pine-apple

H–x [Halifax], a smartish, sunshiny shower – Got out at the Pine apple at 3 40/60 – Fair and fine immediately –

Got home at 4 – Went into the stable for a moment – Caradoc had gone on well – Then went into the house, and sat talking to my uncle and aunt till 5 40/60 – Then dressed for dinner – My father and Marian called in the evening, and staid till after 8 – I was absolutely asleep almost all the time –

Came up to bed at 9, at which hour Barometer 1 1/2 degree below changeable Fahrenheit 60º – Put by my things – Read the 1st 13 pages volume 1 Rousseau Confessions –

A bowel complaint. Dawdling to stick the pot up the chimney to prevent smell. Could not manage it. All this hindered and kept me up. E [three dots, times treating venereal complaint] O [three dots, signifying much discharge] A great deal on my linen. Saw it when I washed thoroughly before dinner, first with water then alum lotion –

[in margin] 

#Tuesday morning 26 August 1823 This is very well in its way, but she has more of it than love –

# Did not give the slightest hint of P[ickford]’s real character, nor does π [Mariana] at all suspect the truth. I merely said she was the most learned woman I knew and had therefore more penetration than the world in general – π [Mariana] thought she should feel under restraint before her –

[deathbyotpin123]

There's people debating if Destiel is really canon and talking about how cringey that scene was. And they're confused Destiel fans are losing their shit.

But listen. Listen.

The bar for this show has gotten so low, it's f-ing underground. The bar is at Mariana Trench level.

For any other show, I would say "nah, it's vague". But this show, with its years of bs and queerbating?! This is way beyond what we could ever hope we would get from SPN. An actual kiss with two leading men? Gimmie a break. If you think you're getting that on Supernatural you're delusional.

Also, we can't talk about the love confession scene without including the very end of the episode where Dean is crying, unable to answer Sam's calls. Dean has been emotionally constipated and dealing with self hate for the entire 15 years of this show. His disbelief is exactly what you expect from a character like him.

[rededgecitycouncil]

The thought of Austin and Mariana together gives me gas.

@austinxbarnes @marianaxflorez

[woollyslisterblog]

1834 April Friday 11th

8 o’clock

1.45

fine but dull - F 46 ° 1\2 at 8:10 – br[eak]f[a]st at 9.15 – h[a]d the glaz[e]r (Mr. Lawson's man) ab[ou]t the wat[er] clos[e]ts and h[a]d h[i]m ag[ai]n in the after[noon] hav[in]g determ[in]d inst[ea]d of weaken[in]g the outwall, to let the cistern in aft[er] each way, to bring the scats forw[ar]d and enlarge the cistern and fin[ish] the forcing pump behind - had Greenwood’s man in the after[noon] to measure for drugget in my study etc.- out alm[os]t all the day with one another.

Let[ter] this morning 3 pps and 1st page cross[e]d fr[om] Miss Walker (York)

Frank [amended in the margin as ‘Francis James Clayton hired’] hesitat[e]d at first ab[ou]t tak[in]g £20 b[u]t on explain[in]g w[a]s thankful to agree- and w[a]s to go to Miss W [Walker] - as to today conseq[uentl]y is hir[e]d fr[om] today – wr[ote] 3 pages to Miss W[Walker] - approv[in]g wh[a]t she h[a]d done about Francis [sic] Clayton as she w[a]s to ha[ve] Mr Brown at 2 on Mon[day] inst[ea]d of being then at that hour and wait[in]g w[oul]d let h[e]r ha[ve] h[e]r less[on] quiet[l]y and be w[i]th h[e]r on Tues[day], wh[i]ch suit me qui[te] as well for all save hav[in]g long[e]r to wait for see[in]g her- [Unreadable] everybody will be delight[e]d to see h[e]r – ‘You will see fr[om] the mom[en]t you enter the h[ou]se that n[o]t one soul in it consid[e]rs you a stranger - the feel of home will soon cling clos[e]ly r[ou]nd you; and I ha[ve] no doubt of your int[ere]sts and hap[pine]ss grow[in]g up quick[l]y togeth[e]r … I kno[w] n[o]t what I s[ai]d to ma[ke] you ans[we]r ‘Don't talk ab[ou]t being gratef[u]l … b[u]t I am alw[a]ys gratef[u]l to ev[er]y one who does me kind[ne]ss or serv[i]ce; and to you who will do me the gr[ea]t[e]st of b[o]th in mak[in]g me hap[py], I can on[l]y repeat, that my debt of gratit[u]de will be larg[e]st – compar[e]d w[i]th that reg[ar]d w[hi]ch ma[kes] our who[le] course of life run smooth, all else is b[u]t as nothing - all else is b[u]t as shadow, mo[re] or less intense, compar[e]d w[i]th reality.’

Speak[in]g aft[er]w[ar]ds of Eugenie's hav[in]g perh[aps] been incorrect ab[ou]t Miss W[Walkers] old cloak left beh[i]nd at Heworth Grange, and th[a]t I h[a]d f[ou]nd man[ner] foreign[e]rs of high[e]r deg[ree] als[o] often incorrect exclaim, ‘How beauty is truth! How goodly and how blessed is the confid[en]ce she ev[er]ywhere inspires!’ –

In my walk (the hut walk) at 6 o’clock for 1 ¼ h[our] – din[ner] at 7.15 – s[e]nt off my let[ter] at 8.40 to ‘Miss Walker, Heworth Grange, York’ - an h[ou]r w[i]th my a[un]t till 10.30 – look[in]g over plans etc till 12.30 -fine-ish but dullish, cold day, and a few flying dr[oves] of snow ev[er]y now and then in the aftern[oo]n - fair F 46½° at 11pm – stood till 1:25 read[in]g – vol[ume]1 Whittaker's Pass[age] of Hannib[a]l over the Alps (by Mt. Genèvre)-

My wife complains a little of my two hundred year old girlfriend and my absorption with transcribing her life. Sometimes she is a tad TMI (I can’t help thinking of the chamber pot in Aunt Ann’s room now without wondering about the absurd detail AL went into about cistern flushing). But then she write a note of such assurance to Ann and I’m smitten again. Trailer for tomorrow: she has cogitated on Mariana’s confession and replies.

[ao3feed-jonnor]

Hear Me Out (Maybe?)

Read it on AO3: https://ift.tt/31VDRri

by dead_but_living

What if Tony was truly nicer than we really think he was?

I'm terrible at tagging, but this is an AU where Brandon goes to Idyllwild and kisses Tony while drunk. Tony rethinks about how he was being kind of an ass and they may or may not get a little closer.

Words: 2152, Chapters: 3/?, Language: English

Fandoms: The Fosters (TV 2013)

Rating: Mature

Warnings: Underage

Categories: F/F, M/M

Characters: Brandon Foster, Tony (The Fosters), Lena Adams Foster, Stef Adams Foster, Jesus Adams Foster, Mariana Adams Foster, Connor Stevens' Mother, Jude Adams Foster, Connor Stevens, Mike Foster, Katerina, A.J. Hensdale

Relationships: Brandon Foster/Tony, Brandon Foster & Tony, Lena Adams Foster/Stef Adams Foster, Jude Adams Foster/Connor Stevens

Additional Tags: Bisexuality, Bi-Curiosity, Bisexual Male Character, Bisexual Character, Coming Out, Hook-Up, Drunkenness, Drunken Confessions, Drunken Flirting, Drunken Kissing, Questioning, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Sleepy Cuddles, Cuddling & Snuggling, Drinking, Underage Drinking, Friends to Lovers, Tony isnt an asshole, And Brandon's crushing, I edit previous chapters a lot, sorry - Freeform, I also finally learned how to tag, Brandon is questioning, Callie and Brandon dont have anything going on after the second kiss

Read it on AO3: https://ift.tt/31VDRri

[ao3feed-fremione]

Cross My Heart

read it on the AO3 at https://archiveofourown.org/works/4359140

by fernitron007

Summary:

It's been a year since the Battle of Hogwarts and Fred Weasley is feeling a bit down.

Words: 1850, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English

Rating: General Audiences

Archive Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply

Category: F/M

Fandom: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling

Relationship: Hermione Granger/Fred Weasley

Characters: Hermione Granger, Fred Weasley, Ginny Weasley

Additional Tags: AU, Post Deathly Hallows, Drunken Confessions, Fluff, Marianas Trench - Freeform

read it on the AO3 at https://archiveofourown.org/works/4359140

[openheartfanfics]

Newly Added Fics

Mar 14 - 20 

🎭 Angst  |  🛸 AU  |  ☁ Fluff  |  ♥ NSFW  |  📚 Series  

Aurora x F!MC

First Date - @eleanorbloom  ☁ Aurora and Rosalía go on their first date after both confessed their feelings. [Date]

Bryce x F!MC

A Change of Perspective - @chocopeppermintcake  ☁ Little insights into Casey and Bryce’s relationship from their friends’ perspectives. Feat. The Gang

My Light - @storyofmychoices  ☁ In a drabble follow up to “The Little Things”, Bryce finds Olivia after his first solo cardiac surgery to tell her how it went.

Not A Choice - @utterlyinevitable 🎭 Bryce finally asks Becca what happened between her and Ramsey. Set somewhere in Book 2.  Feat. Bryce x F!MC x Ethan [Jealousy, Protective Bryce, Fighting, Hurt/Comfort] 

Nothing As Calming As - @chocopeppermintcake ♥  Change is everywhere but a few things are able to survive anything. Hopefully [3.1] 

Settled - @argylemnwrites ☁ A long standing bet is about to be settled. Feat. The Gang

Ten Ways - @checkurwindow  🛸 Bryce Lahela never did like the conventional way of saying “I love you”. [High school AU; In Love]

The Little Things - @storyofmychoices ☁ Bryce is preparing for his first solo cardiac surgery

When You’re Ready - @eleanorbloom 📚 [extended: wip]

Chapter 24: You’ve Got The Love ♥

Ethan x F!MC

A Dance With The Devil - @jamespotterthefirst 🎭 What will Ethan Ramsey do when he watches her dance with Tobias Carrick Feat. Tobias Carrick [3.4; Jealous; Gala; Fighting]

A Day at Home - @potionsprefect ☁ Ethan spends a day with his kids whilst Victoria works.  [Family]

Adrift  - @storyofmychoices  ☁ Ethan and Ellie visit Evelyn’s art exhibit. Ellie sees more in the paintings than meets the eye as she contemplates her relationship with Ethan. [2.4]

Champagne Problems - @genevievemd 🎭 She has every intention of rekindling her relationship with Ethan Ramsey, but a heartbreaking discovering that he is engaged. [POV of Ethan’s Med School Ex] 

Coffee and Spice - @starrystarrytrouble 🎭 What if the Ethan/Harper jealousy was set in OH2? Feat. Ethan x F!MC x Harper [Jealousy; Pining]

Confessions - @genevievemd ☁ MC has been feeling unsteady, and Ethan has finally noticed. [3.4; Office; Hurt/Comfort]

Count Down - @gryffindordaughterofathena 🎭 “Come on, say something. Please, just say something, anything.”

Disjointed - @stygianflood 🎭 MC’s reaction after OH 3.3, as Ethan keeps dwelling on his time with Harper. Feat. Sienna Trinh. [3.3] 

Dust To Dust - @droppedmydamncroissant 🎭 Calypso is forced to deal with Nigel Platt, her first P.I.T.A. - and after discovering Ethan’s secret, she can’t help but wonder if he’s punishing her for it. [1.9]

Fix It! - @storyofmychoices  ☁ Ethan has reservations about his new Pictagram account that he and Ellie opened to learn more about Gwenyth. [2.5]

Full Coverage - @storyofmychoices ☁ A rewrite of the famous chicken making scene from OH2Ch8. Ellie has a slightly different spin on Ethan’s directions. [2.8]

Has Everything Changed? - @theinvisibledreamergirl 🛸📚 [mini: wip]

Part 2

Golden - @writinghereandthere ♥ Ethan and Mariana head south of Italy for a holiday getaway, and.. enjoy themselves...a lot. [Vacation] 

Hurricane - @utterlyinevitable 📚 [extended: wip]  A hurricane is falling over Boston. Edenbrook has been evacuated and some very different doctor’s end up seeking shelter together.  

Part 7

If Only... - @storyofmychoices ☁ Ellie and Ethan visit the patients house in hopes of learning more about him. Ellie dreams of what a future with Ethan could look like. [2.3]

In Between - @storyofmychoices   🎭 Ellie has recovered physically from the attempted assassination of the Senator, but mentally she is still struggling. [2.12; Traumatic] 

Just Maybe... - @storyofmychoices  ☁ After a successful dinner with the Governor to secure funding for Edenbrook, Ethan drives Ellie home, while she wonders what future they could possibly have. [2.2]

Light Under Water - @estellaelysian 🛸📚 [extended: wip] Detective Ethan 

Prologue - The Athens of America

Like the Shoreline and the Sea - @stygianflood 🎭 Ethan is asked out on a date right after Miami in Book 1. [1.10; Birthday; Office] 

Look After You - @beebubbly ☁ Casey comforts Ethan after the events of OH 3.3. [3.3; Hurt/Comfort] 

Love and Lies - @gryffindordaughterofathena 🛸📚 [extended: wip] Mystery

Prologue

Love & Scotch: a Hollywood U / Open Heart crossover series - @storyofmychoices  📚 [extended: wip] 

This series takes place after the events of my Hollywood U AU and during the events of Open Heart Book 2. Hunt and Ethan are old friends. Having successfully managed a relationship with a student, Hunt offers advice to Ethan on how to handle a relationship with a member of his team.

Luck vs. Talent  - @storyofmychoices  ☁ Ellie and Ethan have dinner with Naveen, Harper, and Governor Rivera in hopes of securing support for Edenbrook. [2.2]

Motion Sickness - @droppedmydamncroissant 🎭 Calypso thinks about the implications of being a doctor after Dolores’ death and what it means to be working underneath the great Ethan Ramsey. [1.4; Hurt/Comfort]

My Oasis - @droppedmydamncroissant 🎭 While in the Amazon, Ethan is haunted by the choices he made - he stumbles across an enchanting visage on a magazine cover that forces a few realizations into the depth of his torment. [Amazon; Ethan POV] 

None Shall Sleep - @anntoldst0ries ☁ In the privacy of the diagnostic’s office, Ethan & Noelle reflect on recent changes around them. [3.5; Hurt/Comfort; Musical] 

Not A Choice - @utterlyinevitable 🎭 Bryce finally asks Becca what happened between her and Ramsey. Set somewhere in Book 2. Feat. Bryce x F!MC x Ethan [Jealousy, Protective Bryce, Fighting, Hurt/Comfort]

One Last Talk - @potionsprefect 🎭 He has one last talk with the man whom he looked up to the most. Feat. Naveen Banerji [Someone Died]

Rivals - @starrystarrytrouble ☁ Everyone at Edenbrook is talking about Tobias and Ethan. Multiple POVs. Feat. Tobias Carrick  [3.4; Jealousy; Protective]

Second-Year Residents - @storyofmychoices  ☁ The now second year residents celebrate the start of a new year.  Ethan Ramsey also returns from his trip away. [2.1]

Stuck In Gravity - @droppedmydamncroissant 🎭 After Ethan leaves for the Amazon, Calypso is left with nothing but a gallery of memories and the ruminating abilities of her scorned and yearning heart [Amazon; Pining]

Sweet Dreams, TN - @theinvisibledreamergirl 🛸♥ What if my MC didn’t get her place at Edenbrook Hospital in her first year and her boyfriend did? And what if she’s a surgical resident in the 2nd year?

Time Alone - @potionsprefect ♥ Victoria and Ethan spend a day together without the kids.

To Have and to Hurt - @danijimenezv 🎭 How MC finally reacts to the bs PB has been forcing on us, and the reason behind Tobias’s actions. Feat. Tobias [3.4; Jealousy] 

Waiting For Dr. Ramsey - @liaromancewriter 🎭 What if Ethan Ramsey and MC decided to pursue a relationship at the end of book 1, be together without jeopardizing her professional development? [1.15]

We Can’t Do This - @checkurwindow  🎭🌟 The New Year only brings back old memories.

Welcome To The Team - @lem-20 ☁ Ethan isn’t happy about the new addition to the diagnostics team. [3.4; Ethan’s POV] 

You’re smiling, right?  - @checkurwindow  🎭 She’s gone now, and Ethan doesn’t know what he’s going to do without her. 

Ethan x M!MC

Electric Love - @katkart122 📚  [mini: wip] Reminiscing moments of the time where Chris and Ethan fell in love which feels electrifying.

Part 1

Love Triangles 

Coffee and Spice - @starrystarrytrouble 🎭 What if the Ethan/Harper jealousy was set in OH2? Feat. Ethan x F!MC x Harper

Flirt - @starrystarrytrouble ☁ Tobias has stolen something and MC is determined to get it back. Fear. Ethan x F!MC x Tobias

Not A Choice - @utterlyinevitable 🎭 Bryce finally asks Becca what happened between her and Ramsey. Set somewhere in Book 2. Feat. Bryce x F!MC x Ethan [Jealousy, Protective Bryce, Fighting, Hurt/Comfort]

Naveen Banerji

One Last Talk - @potionsprefect 🎭 He has one last talk with the man whom he looked up to the most. Feat. Ethan x F!MC [Someone Died]

Tobias Carrick & F!MC

A Dance With The Devil - @jamespotterthefirst 🎭 What will Ethan Ramsey do when he watches her dance with Tobias Carrick Feat. Ethan x F!MC

Part 1

Rivals - @starrystarrytrouble ☁ Everyone at Edenbrook is talking about Tobias and Ethan. Multiple POVs. Feat. Ethan x F!MC [3.4]

Secrets - @lucy-268 🎭 Bloom makes a power move. Will it unsettle the diagnostic’s team? [3.4]

To Have and to Hurt - @danijimenezv 🎭 How MC finally reacts to the bs PB has been forcing on us, and the reason behind Tobias’s actions. Feat. Ethan x F!MC [3.4]

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SUBMIT OPEN HEART FICS & WRITERS HERE

[niuxita21]

Hey there!! So there are some photos going around of Ana and Mariana wearing matching necklaces, Ana’s wearing a kinda heart shaped key and Mariana a lock. Do you think they got them together or something? I feel like it’s too good to be true lmao. I’m thinking that they probably wanna get a third season as well and therefore maybe slow down whatever Ana and Mariana have going on… like how far do you think they’ll develop their relationship in s2? Or in general, what do you think will happen? I have such bad experiences from other shows s2s so I refuse to hype myself up but I can’t help it 🥲

Bro... BRO. BRO!!!!! ARE YOU FOR REAL RN??? OMG no what kind of fanfic come to life that is so cuuuuuute. I know, it does sound too good to be true but hey, if there’s actual photographic evidence, then who am I to question it, lol. Without further context, that actually seems to me like the kind of thing one gives as a gift, which, if it pans out, is even more adorable (and OMG that means my fantasy of them celebrating Mother’s Day together and exchanging gifts like they’re anniversary gifts is ALIVE!!!) 

As for where I thought they’d develop them in season 2, thinking as a writer myself and how I would pace the storyline, I always figured they’d do the typical telenovela thing where they don’t actually get together for real until the last couple of episodes, except to stall them getting together I would just have them go back to being friends and in each other’s lives like in season 1 but with the added UST angle between them (taking into account also the fact that Ana has yet to remember her drunk/high love confession and that they’re probably gonna capitalize on it and have that realization not happen immediately).

I would actually be perfectly fine if they ended it in season 2, because another season just means a higher potential to ruin things by creating unnecessary obstacles for them to get together or dumb conflicts if they actually let them be together. One of my favourite TV shows with a f/f storyline is El Embarcadero (if you haven’t seen it, I highly recommend it!), which only had 2 seasons but to me it was the perfect length to tell a well-rounded romance between the two main characters. When it ended, it didn’t feel like I would miss out on so many things or that it hadn’t been enough, because it was done in a very satisfying way, which I think would have been negated if it’d had a third season. But that’s just my personal preference, obviously, and I wouldn’t say no to a third season, as long as they don’t do the typical Netflix ending with a cliffhanger or with things between them unresolved and then leave us hanging if the show doesn’t get renewed.

Bottom line, though, thank you SO MUCH for bringing this news to my attention, you have literally made my whole week!!!

[decodingannelister]

Thursday 7 January 1819

7 20/60

11 1/4

B[efore] B[reakfast] wr[ote] 3 p.p[pages] and the ends to M-[Mariana]. Let[ter] fr[om] Miss M[arsh]( Micklegate, York) announc[in]g the d[ea]th of Mrs Waterton last Friday. She d[i]d n[o]t seem to suff[er] m[u]ch latterly and w[e]nt off ver[y] quiet[l]y pray[in]g to the ver[y] last till utter[an]ce was deni[e]d h[e]r . All h[e]r child[ren] were ar[ou]nd h[e]r Miss M[arsh] repress[ent]s Helen as alm[o]st distract[e]d at h[e]r loss S[a]t d[o]wn immed[iatel]y and wr[ote] 3 p.p[pages] to the poor girl kept copy and fin[ishe]d my let[ter] to M-[Mariana] hav[in]g the 2 1st and p[ar]t of the 3[r]d p[age] in answer to what Pi-Mariana said about the forty pounds ssee Monday  Extr[act] fr[om] my let[ter] to M-[Mariana] ‘I fanci[e]d you rath[er] low wh[e]n you last wr[ote] , n[o]t th[a]t your style is eloque[ntl]y indicative of this, but simp[l]y from the [confess[ion] ‘ if an[o]ther th[in]g hap[pen]s to me, I wish’ etc. etc. By the way, I ha[ve] th[ou]ght ov[er] this wish yet s[u]ch is the uneasy nature of it I scarce know wh[a]t to say- und[er] pres[en]t circumst[ance]s it w[ou]ld cert[ainl]y fall out as you suppose, the diffic[ult]y and perh[aps] n[o]t a sm[all] one is to ma[ke] s[u]ch alterat[io]n as you w[ou]ld like. You can do noth[ing] and perh[aps] your jaunt to Town in the Spring may ma[ke] the mat[ter] unten[a]ble although this is wh[a]t I exp[e]ct but if it is n[o]t your case then propose an[other] pl[a]n that strikes you and I will be of as m[u]ch serv[ice] to you as I can’.

Sent my 2 let[ters] in the aft[ernoon] by Mr Stancliffe the barb[er] (to Miss Waterton, 4 Park Place, Liverpool and to M-[Mariana] Lawton). in the aft[ernoon] r[ea]d in the crit[ical] rev[iew] for Nov.1816, the rev[iew] of Preston on the state of the Nat[io]n ( the sink[in]g fund suggest[e]d by Dr Price vid[see] Price on Reversionary pay[men]ts etc. and adopt[e]d by Pitt in 1785) and the rev[iew] of Dr. Joseph Adams’ 2 sm[all] works on Epidemics and Hered[itar]y Diseases ver[y] good. Walk[e]d ab[ou]t in the draw[in]g room 1/2 h[ou]r. In the ev[ening] wr[ote] out fr[om] 1 to 17 Oct, thorough[l]y rainy day. B[arometer] 21/2 deg[rees] bel[ow] chang[ea]ble F[ahrenheit] 41° at 9 p.m. ( fire in the hall).

My fath[er]’s cold and cough so bad today he can scarce speak-Dur[in]g sup[per] ma[de] an Ext[ract] fr[om] the ab[ov]e. Miss M[arsh] says ‘ near 700 at the Hospital concert and it is supposed 12 of 1400 £’s will be got altogether.

WYAS Reference Number:  SH:7/ML/E/2/0096