Colonel Fitzwilliam's Dilemma
“The Misses Dolores, Dorothea, and Daphne Downton all have their individual interests set upon the same man,” Mr. Asquith explained. “Originally there were four of you, but I was unable to persuade Mrs. Sheffield to become Doris. No matter, three will work just as well, if not better.”
“Don’t t-tell me,” Captain Turner said, laughing. “The object of their affections is Mr. David Doolittle.”
Georgiana and Kitty linked arms and smiled at Anne. “I feel sorry for the poor gentleman, being bombarded ...with our attentions,” Georgiana said.
“But at least he only has to endure three of us now, instead of four,” Kitty pointed out.
“I shall gladly play the part of that gentleman,” Major Halstead said. “I think I can tolerate the attention.”
Everyone laughed.
“At first, there is lively competition between you,” Mr. Asquith continued. “But each of you secretly believes she will triumph. When none of you makes progress, you become less civilized and start sabotaging one another’s campaigns.”MoreLess
“Don’t t-tell me,” Captain Turner said, laughing. “The object of their affections is Mr. David Doolittle.”
Georgiana and Kitty linked arms and smiled at Anne. “I feel sorry for the poor gentleman, being bombarded ...with our attentions,” Georgiana said.
“But at least he only has to endure three of us now, instead of four,” Kitty pointed out.
“I shall gladly play the part of that gentleman,” Major Halstead said. “I think I can tolerate the attention.”
Everyone laughed.
“At first, there is lively competition between you,” Mr. Asquith continued. “But each of you secretly believes she will triumph. When none of you makes progress, you become less civilized and start sabotaging one another’s campaigns.”MoreLess
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