173 Results with the "Fiction" genre
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A SLIGHT MISTAKE
In "A Slight Mistake" from the "Dolly Dialogues," the narrative begins with a humorous interaction between the narrator, presumably Mr. Carter, and Mrs. Hilary, who is preparing for a ceremony. Mr. Carter's offering of a negligible sum instead of more substantial financial support sets the stage for his witty, yet aloof persona. The conversation quickly moves beyond mere financial assistance, touching upon the values taught at the school Mrs. Hilary is involved with and her own aspirations to dedicate her…-
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A QUICK CHANGE
In "A Quick Change," Dolly and Mr. Carter engage in a playful and winding conversation filled with wit and subtle flirtations. Dolly begins by bemoaning the dullness of attending the theater with her husband, Archie, prompting a discussion on the nature of respectability and decency, cleverly masked under the guise of banal social norms. Mr. Carter, with his characteristic discretion, compliments Dolly in a manner that revisits their shared history and inside jokes, notably a past conversation about…-
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THE HOUSE OPPOSITE
In "The House Opposite," the narrator engages Mrs. Hilary, Miss Phyllis, and Hilary in a discussion sparked by the recounting of young Algy Groom's unfortunate misadventure in Paris, which led to the loss of the one hundred pounds his father had given him to learn French. Rather than focusing on the misfortune itself, the conversation quickly pivots to the broader topic of youthful deceptions, drawing parallels between boys' and girls' slight against parental expectations. Mrs. Hilary, initially indignant…-
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A VERY FINE DAY
In "A Very Fine Day" from the "Dolly Dialogues," the narrator recounts an intriguing interaction with his cousin George and later with Lady Mickleham, known affectionately as Dolly. At the outset, Mrs. Hilary expresses her disapproval, setting a tone of societal gaze and expectations that thread through the story. George, hopelessly in love, is introduced by the narrator to Lady Mickleham, presumably to further his romantic pursuits. Their connections lead to various encounters, including a moment when…-
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A REMINISCENCE
In "A Reminiscence" from the Dolly Dialogues, the narrative unfolds through a conversation primarily between Mr. Carter, Miss Phyllis, and Mrs. Hilary. Mrs. Hilary is in the midst of searching for a governess for her younger relatives and is discussing the qualifications and duties of the position, outlining a typical education for young girls. Mr. Carter interjects with personal anecdotes, reminiscing about his encounters with a previous governess under the old apple tree at his father's house, which…-
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AN UNCOUNTED HOUR
In "An Uncounted Hour" from *Dolly Dialogues*, we find ourselves in a scene rich with casual yet revealing banter, surrounded by the elegant landscape of The Towers. The morning unfolds with Lady Mickleham and the narrator, identified only as Mr. Carter, indulging in an almost whimsical conversation. Set against the backdrop of feeding a retriever pâté de foie gras—much to the dowager's chagrin—the dialogue swings between topics of extravagance, economy, and personal revelations. Lady Mickleham, in a…-
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THE VERY LATEST THING
In "The Very Latest Thing" from the *Dolly Dialogues*, the scene unfolds in a smoking room, where Lady Mickleham introduces Mr. Carter to her novel amusement: an album filled with people's candid opinions of her, sworn by honor to sincerity. Despite Carter's initial reluctance and their playful banter over the privacy and content of such confessions—including a teasing glimpse at the Dowager's lighthearted criticism and a firm refusal to let Carter see Archie's presumably fond remarks—the dialogue…-
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STRANGE, BUT TRUE
During a luncheon at Oxford with his cousin George, an animated and usually jovial member of the university, the narrator is first struck by George's unusual silence and dejected mood. After the meal, as they stroll through the Park, George reveals to his cousin, whom he addresses fondly as "Sam, old boy," that he is miserably in love, prompting a conversation about the perplexing and paradoxical nature of his feelings. George describes being in love as both a torturous condition akin to "Hades" and yet…-
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A VERY DULL AFFAIR
In "A Very Dull Affair" from the "Dolly Dialogues," the narrative unfolds at Mrs. Hilary Musgrave's house, where the narrator finds himself in company with Mrs. Hilary, her husband Hilary, and little Miss Phyllis. The chapter begins with Mrs. Hilary challenging the narrator's skepticism regarding real love by affirming her exclusive affection for her husband, Hilary. The discussion quickly shifts to reminiscences of how Hilary and Mrs. Hilary met and fell in love, shared in a manner that leaves little Miss…-
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AN EXPENSIVE PRIVILEGE
"An Expensive Privilege" opens with the narrator recounting a particularly uncomfortable situation involving Mrs. Hilary Musgrave and Lady Mickleham, which pits the former's disapproval against the latter. The narrator, surprised by Mrs. Hilary's attitude given her usual broad sympathies and good looks, dives into the history of their discord. The issue began when Mrs. Hilary, unable to attend a gathering due to illness and a visiting cousin, had asked Lady Mickleham (Dolly) to chaperone Miss Phyllis at…-
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