My apologies for not spending any time with you this week in Villette. I've been utterly captivated the past few nights by a young Nigerian girl named Little Bee. Since she and I had a book club meeting last night, it was imperative that we really get to know each other in a hurry. But rest assured I have not forgotten my commitment to you. Shall we plan to spend the weekend together?
Thanks so much for your understanding (at least I hope you'll be understanding; the truth is that you don't much look like the kind of person who is very forgiving).
Sincerely,
Lisa
She does look a bit sour in that picture. I wonder what she would've thought of Little Bee?
ReplyDeleteHow can Ms. Austen not be swayed by a letter like this (although she does look very annoyed in this portrait)?!
ReplyDeleteCrikey, Lisa! That is one scary looking woman - yikes! I'm glad you sent her a letter of apology :)
ReplyDeleteI hope you are loving Little Bee! I sure did!
ReplyDeleteI feel like I need to write a letter like this one to to Leo Tolstoy and the Russians in War and Peace.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like me while trying to read this one!!!
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