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“You may be right, but if I knew the world more I may have loved it less — knowing it just aslant, ‘tis enough” (219).
— Jan 12, 2026 03:52PM
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“You are a saucier spinster than I imagined” (55).
Can I be a saucy spinster??
— Jan 09, 2026 06:21PM
Can I be a saucy spinster??
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“I hope that you share your work and books and sweet talks and that they are equal parts table linen and theology, prosaic duties and good poetry. One can discuss Greek poetry and chop meat, and the one ennobles the other” (40).
— Jan 08, 2026 05:36PM
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Curious how this goes for you! I only got to look through it when I had it out from the library but would like to spend more time with it someday.
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Melody wrote: "Curious how this goes for you! I only got to look through it when I had it out from the library but would like to spend more time with it someday."It's lovely so far! The letters so cleverly capture the two women's very different lives but their similar struggle to be creative against many obstacles.
