“It was such a treat seeing Jürgen, especially since we haven’t seen him since last year April when he visited us for Easter.” Mrs. Kiesler said to her husband as they relaxed in the living-room after dinner. “Yes, it was.” “He looked thin, though,” she remarked. “I wonder if he’s working too hard.” “I thought… Read More Father Kiesler’s Family
“What do you have against Chuck?” Annie demanded. “So what if he drives a truck instead of a fancy car like Arthur?” “Arthur’s a decent young man,” her mother informed her. “And Chuck isn’t?” Annie retorted. “Your father and I don’t think he’s suitable.” “Why not?” “How’s he going to provide for you and the… Read More Annie Sticks to Her Guns
I was pre-loved by a man who decided that I wasn’t marriage material. So, he dumped me and replaced me with a more suitable woman. It hurt for a while but I eventually got over it. I got on with my life, doing the things which made me happy. Then, I met a man who… Read More Second-Hand Woman
“He’s old enough to be your father,” Mrs. Moore told her niece. “His age matters naught to me, Aunt Heloise,” Elena replied. “His daughters will have none of it. They will think that your affections rest upon his fortune rather than upon him.” Elena closed her book and rose to her feet. “Upon my honor,… Read More Elena and Mr. Saxby
She stood at the window watching Byron Ellsworth walking on the grounds with Eliza Forrester. They stopped under the window and talked. He said something and Eliza threw back her head, her chestnut hair bouncing about her shoulders and laughed. It was then that she looked up and saw Kiara. She stopped laughing and said… Read More Not His Type
Notes to Women 