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A Tempting Offer

By Jane Austen

True moral integrity comes from within.

Posted May 13 2016

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By the Toss of a Coin

By Robert Louis Stevenson

The Master and his brother Henry must decide which of them goes to fight for Bonnie Prince Charlie.

Posted May 5 2016

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Practice Makes Perfect

By Jane Austen

Making friends is, like playing music, not just a matter of natural talent.

Posted April 30 2016

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In Good Company

By Jane Austen

Anne Elliot resents being expected to court the society of anyone simply because of social status.

Posted April 19 2016

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With the Compliments of Mr Collins

By Jane Austen

There is an art to making one’s compliments seem artless.

Posted April 6 2016

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‘Nothing clears up one’s ideas like explaining them’

By H. G. Wells

Muddle-headed inventor Professor Cavor needs to think aloud, and for reasons of his own Mr Bedford is anxious to listen.

Posted April 5 2016

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