tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085377583074387496.post8894974793722018156..comments2023-09-24T18:23:26.569+01:00Comments on Duchess of the Shire: Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15781870109307692293noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085377583074387496.post-40954235658860633712011-06-06T19:26:35.510+01:002011-06-06T19:26:35.510+01:00I wrote a long reply but to my dismay it vanished ...I wrote a long reply but to my dismay it vanished into the ether! I re-charged my nib but inspiration has departed, much as you will soon, my dear Duchess.<br />The essence was that I read of your impending travels with a growing sense of delicious anticipation. My dear, I, too, will be residing on the continent for much of the season! It was this notion - that through a delightful coincidence we might perchance find ourselves in the same company at one of the many soirees we will be attending, that I penned an excited reply and as quickly lost it. It is my fervent wish, and I wish you fare well, and bon voyage with that happy chance adding a frisson of unexpected cheer to my plans.<br />As to the future? I suggest you discard all thought of it and rest in the many delights to be found on the continent. The Shire will be at a loss in your absence, no doubt, but you will return refreshed and ready to pursue it in whatever shape it takes, perchance with new companions and opportunities abroad. <br />(A quiet word about suitable attire: My dear, disregard any notion of modernity abroad. One is advised to adopt a wide-brimmed hat irrespective of le beau monde. We must consider our complexion at all times and in doing so will not fail to please the eye.) <br />Au revoir, ma chérie.silentnovelisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04130340888204445909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085377583074387496.post-91848597516478160922011-06-02T02:13:26.148+01:002011-06-02T02:13:26.148+01:00My dear Duchess I do hope you enjoy the continent....My dear Duchess I do hope you enjoy the continent. Who knows what changes to your live it will bring. I hope that they are all good changes. No dastardly Counts & peacocks for you my dear. You are too good for their ilk.Lady Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14839184311262188024noreply@blogger.com