It was ten years ago and for the first time since they met, Dena was in Anatole's apartment in Harare. She had taken the bus. As far as her mother was concerned, she had gone to the Joina City shopping mall. Mrs. didn't mind as long as Dena was home by 11pm even though it …
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A Familiar Stranger
She wasn't staring at him merely because he was very attractive. He looked familiar. Where had she seen him before? He didn’t notice her staring at him because he was now busy texting. Who was he texting? His wife? His girlfriend? Why should it matter to her who he was texting? Suddenly, he glanced up …
Fasting
“Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, so that you do not appear to men to be …
Wisdom for Wednesday
Dear brothers, you are only visitors here. Since your real home is in heaven, I beg you to keep away from the evil pleasures of this world; they are not for you, for they fight against your very souls. Be careful how you behave among your unsaved neighbors; for then, even if they are suspicious …
Mr. Alden’s News
The Butler entered the drawing-room where Frederick and his mother were. "Mr. Alden is here, Mistress," he announced. Mr. Alden entered the room. He was alone. "Good afternoon." "Good afternoon," Mrs. Livingston replied. "Good afternoon, Mr. Alden. Where's Father?" Mr. Alden cleared his throat. His expression was very grim as he looked at Frederick. "I will tell you in a moment. First …
Mr. Livingston Goes to the Caldwells
Richard Jenkins Image "Mr. Livingston, what an unexpected surprise--" "I can't imagine why you should be surprised to see me, Mrs. Caldwell, especially since it was your husband who persuaded my wife to sell Nancy back to him while I was in Augusta on business." "You really should be having this conversation with him, not …
Mr. Livingston Reads the Letter
Richard Jenkins Image "Where's Nancy?" Mr. Livingston demanded as soon as he walked into the drawing-room. "We didn't expect you back until next week." "I completed my business early. Where's Nancy?" "She isn't here." "What do you mean she isn't here?" "Mr. Livingston came and he explained that it was supposed to be Phillis who was …
Two Godly Women
Proverbs 31:1-9 King Lemuel's mother gave him the following advice: Do not give your strength to women Do not give your ways to that which destroys kings Do not drink wine or intoxicating drink lest you drink and forget the law and pervert the justice of all the afflicted. Give strong drink to him who is …
Mr. Caldwell Buys Nancy Back
George Caldwell was on his way to Cherryville plantation to speak to Franklin Livingston. He hoped he could persuade the man to sell Nancy back to him. He was willing to pay any amount to secure her because the last thing he wanted was for his brother, Brannon to cause any problems between the two families--after all, …
Mr. Livingston’s Unwanted Attention
Richard Jenkins Image After that one night he went to Nancy's garret room and lay with her, he couldn't stop thinking about it. He tried to resist the temptation to go to her again and he stayed away for as long as he could. He went into his wife instead but it was no use. Sleeping with …
Notes to Women 