LovelyMay
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Chapter V of "Frivolous Cupid," titled "Twixt Will and Will Not," unravels the tangled web of affections and scorn among the residents and visitors of Poltons Park. The narrator, fondly observing the social theatrics, recounts his initial admiration for the curate, Jack Ives, who unabashedly courts Miss Beatrice Queenborough, or Trix, a wealthy heiress. Unlike other suitors who are deterred by Trix's fortune, Ives pursues her with singular boldness, undisturbed by the disparity of their social standings or…-
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In Chapter VI of "Frivolous Cupid," titled "Which Shall It Be?", a day unfolds with a philosopher engrossed in a book of ontology, critically analyzing its contents, oblivious to the serene environment of the orchard he is in. His solitude is interrupted by Miss May, a young woman seeking his counsel on a matter of the heart under the guise of discussing a scenario from a novel she has been reading. She paints a picture of a girl torn between two prospective lovers: one whom her family and she find…
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In "Marriage by Compulsion," Duke Deodonato, ruler of a duchy, is persuaded by Dr. Fusbius that marriage is the best state for humans. Consequently, Deodonato decrees that all single men over twenty-one must marry within three weeks. However, this bold move disrupts the duchy, especially when he implies he himself will select a bride for his qualities, ignoring wealth or status. This causes all eligible women to refuse proposals, hoping to be chosen by the Duke, and disrupts the decree's intentions. The…
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Frivolous Cupid's Chapter VIII, "All's Well That Ends Well," takes us into a whimsical narrative centered on Ashimullah, a Grand Vizier under a Sultan, who navigates the complexities of his position, his faith, and the edicts of his ruler, amidst the dynamics of marital obligations within Islamic and Christian contexts. Born or bred a Christian and later converted to Islam for practical reasons, Ashimullah finds his fidelity to his religion challenged by the Sultan's insistence on expanding his marital…
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In the quiet cathedral town of Barchester, Rev. Septimus Harding finds himself deeply intertwined with the intricacies of ecclesiastical life. As the precentor of Barchester Cathedral and warden of Hiram's Hospital, an almshouse for twelve superannuated men, Mr. Harding is a central figure in the town's clerical and social circles. Hiram's Hospital, founded by John Hiram in 1434 to support local wool-carders, has prospered over the centuries, its estates now covered with houses contributing to a…-
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In Chapter V of "The Warden," titled "Dr Grantly Visits the Hospital," the narrative contrasts the differing attitudes towards the conflict over the hospital's finances. The warden, Mr. Harding, is plagued by doubt and wishes for a quiet resolution to the dispute regarding his income and the rights of the hospital's residents. He prefers avoiding confrontation and hopes for a peaceful solution that would not upset anyone involved. Conversely, his son-in-law, Dr. Grantly, the archdeacon, approaches the…
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Chapter IV of "The Warden" titled "Hiram's Bedesmen" unfolds the brewing discontent among the bedesmen of Hiram's Hospital, driven by external instigations over the purported misuse of the charity's funds. The narrative introduces Finney, an attorney, who seeds the discord by informing the bedesmen of their so-called rights to a significantly larger annual sum than they currently receive, leveraging their situation to challenge the allocation of funds under the warden's control. The bedesmen, particularly…
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Chapter III of "The Warden" unfolds as John Bold makes his way to the hospital, driven by his reformist zeal to explore the financial operations underpinning the institution's management, particularly scrutinizing Mr. Harding's income. The evening setting, marked by Mr. Harding's cello performance for his elderly wards, frames a tranquil yet poignant prelude to Bold's confrontation. The juxtaposition of the serene music session against Bold’s impending inquiry symbolizes the clash of old-world harmony…
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In Chapter VI of "The Warden," titled "The Warden's Tea Party," Mr. Harding attempts to navigate the troubling waters stirred by John Bold's challenge to the financial arrangements of Hiram's Hospital. Despite the personal turmoil, Mr. Harding resolves to maintain peace and extends an invitation to Bold for an evening of music and socializing, refusing to let the dispute affect his personal relationships. This event is also significant as it demonstrates the strong, amicable ties within the community,…
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In Chapter IX of "The Warden," titled "The Conference," the plot delves into a crucial meeting involving the archdeacon, his father, the bishop, and Mr. Harding, the warden, at the bishop's palace. The chapter poignantly captures the contrasting desires and pressures each character faces due to the lawsuit threatening Mr. Harding's position as the warden. The archdeacon, eager for a decisive victory against the lawsuit's proponents, seeks to reassure both his father and Mr. Harding of their eventual…
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