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Google reader has so many random publications. If you have the patience just about every newspaper and magazine ever published must be there somewhere. This little snippet was in a small corner of The...
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The correspondence began here. Dear Amelia, I see that you at least learned something and it was after all just a small slip. But do remember to address the world with confidence and own the truth. As...
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The correspondence began here. Dear Amelia, You most assuredly may not call me Miss Jane. As your former governess I may permit some familiarity at your concession; that is only appropriate. But to...
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The correspondence began here. Dear Amelia, There are only a few days now and I suppose this will be my last letter before our visit together. I must own that I am very curious to see you and what...
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The correspondence began here. Dear Amelia, It was so lovely to see you and thank you so much for your hospitality. What a delightful and well-brought-up young lady you have become. It was lovely to...
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The correspondence began here. Dear Amelia, I did indeed spank a Prussian Princess, and more than once. I will not name her here, but you may remember her name. Spanking was the least of it, although...
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The correspondence began here. Dear Amelia, Thank you so much for your letter and for passing on my recent correspondence to the Comptons. I have now heard from Sir John and Lady Eugenia and matters...
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The correspondence began here. Dear Amelia, You last letter was an admixture of impertinence and ill-disciplined ramblings. How many times in the past were you told to order your thoughts before...
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The correspondence began here. My dear Amelia, Did you but know it you have taken a very brave step by admitting and embracing your needs. When I next see you we will indeed discuss how a certain...
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The correspondence began here. My Dear Miss Carlisle, Here is the letter you asked me to write. I have included the 200 lines of penance you ordered following our little chat. I trust they are...
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The correspondence began here. Dear Amelia, Thank you for your letter and you were wise to amend the description of our encounter, I would have indeed been disappointed otherwise. Clarity of word is...
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The correspondence began here. Dear Miss Carlisle, On receipt of your letter my tummy turned somersaults and I must confess I felt a little sick. I truly did not mean to fail my imposition; I do hope...
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The correspondence began here. Dear Miss Carlisle, As I write this I am standing at my writing desk pen in one hand while the other cannot but stray to my behind where my skirts still chafe me. If it...
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The correspondence began here. My Dear Miss Carlisle, That little witch Mary has not given me so much as a glance that would suggest that she has the least inkling about our arrangement. As for Miss...
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The correspondence began here. Dear Amelia, So much to discuss, perhaps best left to our next meeting, especially the matter regarding your behaviour. Have no fear, you have not displeased me and I...
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The correspondence began here. My Dearest Miss Carlisle, On reading your last letter I took to my bed in a near faint, and entertained quite shameful and unworthy thoughts, all concerning Ruth and...
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The correspondence began here. Dear Amelia, Remember now that I am at hand to take you to task for all missteps and sins. Your allusions to taking to your bed to pursue improprieties while dwelling on...
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The correspondence began here. My Dear Miss Carlisle In the matter regarding our mutual friends I am of course at your disposal and if I may say so without sounding too indelicate, I can hardly wait....
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