http://www.allaboutlove.net/index.php en info@allaboutlove.net Copyright 2008 2008-11-19T10:55:00+02:00 http://www.allaboutlove.net/index.php/love-stories/entry/pride_and_prejudice_chapter_29/ http://www.allaboutlove.net/index.php/love-stories/entry/pride_and_prejudice_chapter_29/#When:10:55:00Z Mr. Collins’s triumph, in consequence of this invitation, was complete.  The power of displaying the grandeur of his patroness to his wondering visitors, and of letting them see her civility towards himself and his wife, was exactly what he had wished for; and that an opportunity of doing it should be given so soon, was such an instance of Lady Catherine’s condescension, as he knew not how to admire enough. Love Classics 2008-11-19T10:55:00+02:00 http://www.allaboutlove.net/index.php/love-stories/entry/blood_diamond_part_2_chapter_7/ http://www.allaboutlove.net/index.php/love-stories/entry/blood_diamond_part_2_chapter_7/#When:11:07:01Z Esson felt a weight of loneliness as she opened the door to her room. She had not slept here since William’s opening night and it smelt of closed windows and neglect. She undressed, her red velvet dress slipping to the floor. She stepped out of it as though from a pool of blood. She removed the pins from her hair and climbed into bed. It was a warm night and the fan overhead washed cool waves over her naked form. She thought about the party, but her mind refused to rid itself of the image of William kissing his leading lady. She wanted to kill him. She wanted to hurt him as much as he had hurt her. Book Excerpts 2008-11-17T11:07:01+02:00 http://www.allaboutlove.net/index.php/love-stories/entry/pride_and_prejudice_chapter_28/ http://www.allaboutlove.net/index.php/love-stories/entry/pride_and_prejudice_chapter_28/#When:10:51:00Z Every object in the next day’s journey was new and interesting to Elizabeth; and her spirits were in a state of enjoyment; for she had seen her sister looking so well as to banish all fear for her health, and the prospect of her northern tour was a constant source of delight. Love Classics 2008-11-12T10:51:00+02:00 http://www.allaboutlove.net/index.php/love-stories/entry/blood_diamond_part_2_chapter_6/ http://www.allaboutlove.net/index.php/love-stories/entry/blood_diamond_part_2_chapter_6/#When:22:59:00Z It was the evening of the Shaws’ party and Esson arrived in her carriage, passing through the imposing gates of the estate once more. She felt more composed now. Her rage had not abated, nor had the pain she felt. But she knew she was a survivor, and that she would make sure she got through this, as she had got through the loss of her parents. Book Excerpts 2008-11-09T22:59:00+02:00 http://www.allaboutlove.net/index.php/love-stories/entry/pride_and_prejudice_chapter_27/ http://www.allaboutlove.net/index.php/love-stories/entry/pride_and_prejudice_chapter_27/#When:10:43:00Z With no greater events than these in the Longbourn family, and otherwise diversified by little beyond the walks to Meryton, sometimes dirty and sometimes cold, did January and February pass away.  March was to take Elizabeth to Hunsford.  She had not at first thought very seriously of going thither; but Charlotte, she soon found, was depending on the plan and she gradually learned to consider it herself with greater pleasure as well as greater certainty. Love Classics 2008-11-05T10:43:00+02:00 http://www.allaboutlove.net/index.php/love-stories/entry/blood_diamond_part_2_chapter_5/ http://www.allaboutlove.net/index.php/love-stories/entry/blood_diamond_part_2_chapter_5/#When:22:55:00Z It was the hour for William to don Hamlet’s robes. Esson knew it was his most challenging performance yet, especially since it was to be performed in front of a crowd from all over the world, many of whom didn’t know Hamlet from Ham. She made her way to the theatre early to surprise William with a good luck gift. She had a beautiful leather-bound copy of Hamlet – it had been part of her father’s collection of books. She had brought it with her to South Africa, never imagining she would give it away to Hamlet, to the man who had won her heart.  Book Excerpts 2008-11-02T22:55:00+02:00 http://www.allaboutlove.net/index.php/love-stories/entry/the_rain/ http://www.allaboutlove.net/index.php/love-stories/entry/the_rain/#When:14:46:00Z Shamim knew that she loved him. But it happened every time he tried to touch her. Those voices. “Nuisance. Clumsy child. Try to smile, at least.” Those were the words she’d grown up listening to. Her childhood mantra. He said: “Beautiful”, between appreciating breaths. Her body responded, ecstatic. Her mind said: “Liar!” And so she froze. He thought she didn’t like him anymore. Or worse still, as today’s encounter revealed: “It’s another man, isn’t it?” a biting disgust in his words. Short Stories 2008-10-30T14:46:00+02:00 http://www.allaboutlove.net/index.php/love-stories/entry/pride_and_prejudice_chapter_26/ http://www.allaboutlove.net/index.php/love-stories/entry/pride_and_prejudice_chapter_26/#When:10:37:00Z Mrs. Gardiner’s caution to Elizabeth was punctually and kindly given on the first favourable opportunity of speaking to her alone; after honestly telling her what she thought, she thus went on: “You are too sensible a girl, Lizzy, to fall in love merely because you are warned against it; and, therefore, I am not afraid of speaking openly.  Seriously, I would have you be on your guard. Do not involve yourself or endeavour to involve him in an affection which the want of fortune would make so very imprudent.  I have nothing to say against him; he is a most interesting young man; and if he had the fortune he ought to have, I should think you could not do better. Love Classics 2008-10-29T10:37:00+02:00 http://www.allaboutlove.net/index.php/love-stories/entry/blood_diamond_part_2_chapter_4/ http://www.allaboutlove.net/index.php/love-stories/entry/blood_diamond_part_2_chapter_4/#When:22:42:00Z The Moulin d’Afrique was thick with cigars and satin. The vivid pinks and reds of the ladies’ figure-caressing dresses punctured the swirling smoke. It was Saturday night and Esson and William Hume had joined the merry crowd gathered there. William stood to get them both a drink. “I seek the green muse,” Esson said.  Book Excerpts 2008-10-26T22:42:00+02:00 http://www.allaboutlove.net/index.php/love-stories/entry/pride_and_prejudice_chapter_25/ http://www.allaboutlove.net/index.php/love-stories/entry/pride_and_prejudice_chapter_25/#When:10:27:00Z After a week spent in professions of love and schemes of felicity, Mr. Collins was called from his amiable Charlotte by the arrival of Saturday.  The pain of separation, however, might be alleviated on his side, by preparations for the reception of his bride; as he had reason to hope, that shortly after his return into Hertfordshire, the day would be fixed that was to make him the happiest of men. Love Classics 2008-10-22T10:27:00+02:00