Popular

Today I found myself popular with a number of young men in the vicinity. It seems to me that the more lads see you with other lads, the more desirable you appear and the more lads you attract. In fact, if one was to stand outside for a long period of time, preferably of a long duration, one would be likely to attract a swarm of potential suitors, supposing one started out with two or three.

Ghost

Using the peculiar device known as "Google," I attempted to discover whether Victorians believe in ghosts or nay. I gleaned the following from one TaylorWS, who is doubtless a renowned expert on the subject:

At some point in history, people believed in ghosts for many reasons and the Victorians were no exception. I believe there are wandering spirits out there because one of them called out “hello” as I sat at this computer, frightened the life out of me it did.

Ah! My dearest Charlotte, your work is included in a volume called Victorian Ghost Stories. Your contribution is a 3-page story entitled "Napoleon and the Spectre."

A Pretext For Belatedness

I'm learning a little bit about what it's like to be in the teaching profession; here's the latest excuse to arrive in my electronic post:

I missed class on on the 16th because I got really sick. I threw up like 46 times in two days.

My calculations indicate this incident must have occurred nearly once an hour, unless the Afflicted One slept, in which case the frequency was even more extraordinary. If this individual finds herself unsuited to be a scholar of mental derangements, she could undoubtedly find success with a traveling carnival.

Concerning Marriage

I indulged myself in watching the film version of Pride and Prejudice three times this week. Do not fear, it was the Keira Knightly version, not the BBC one, and so I did not use too much time unprofitably. I reflected on how boring it would be to be Kitty after three sisters were married or engaged, left with Mary to wonder when her own life would begin. Especially since my own friends as of late have become, themselves, married. I know that one of Anne's friends will soon enter into matrimony, and Charlotte has seen more acquaintances wed than she can count. If ever I find my Mr. Darcy, I hope I will not forget you, dear sisters, in my own happiness, as from time to time my friends have forgotten me.

Blinding

Someone put a light as bright as 100 candles outside of my bedroom window to promote "parking lot safety," so those who have cars will be even safer and those who walk will experience no increase in protection. I recommend a reform bill; the upper class is clearly being favored. And at the expense of my sleep! It is as though the sun never sets on this empire.

Namesakes

I side with Charlotte on the picture taking.

I am also disappointed that the book I have written is also the one I have not heard of. But I will do my best to research myself.

Please, let's not die young.

Step Two: Take the World by Storm

Marvelous! I read Jane Eyre last summer. It was pretty fantastic. I'll have to look and see if I lived long enough to write anything else...

When we three meet again, we should take suitable author pictures.

Sisterly Blog

It'd probably be a good idea for me to read Wuthering Heights. Charlotte will want to read Jane Eyre and Anne should read Agnes Grey. Then we'll be more knowledgeable about ourselves and our writings. I read about us briefly on Wikipedia (the source of all truth and knowledge) and found that we all have spectacularly short life expectancies.