Day 1, As I opened the door for Catherine I could tell there was something on her mind. It was obvious in the way she looked. She is not clever enough to hide her emotions even if she wanted to, so I asked her what was wrong. At first she didn't say anything, and I knew it was because she was trying to gather everything she had to say so as to not look like a fool. It came as no surprise to me at all when she said she wanted to talk about Mr. Townsend. No matter what she was going to say nothing could change my mind about that worthless man, Morris Townsend. But I decided to pity her and listen to what she had to say. To no surprise at all she told me that she wished to see him again, and that she had written him four times already. This angered me greatly but I kept my emotions in so she would not be aware of my true hate for Mr. Townsend. Instead i decided to commend her for being true to my instructions. Since she hadn't actually seen Mr. Townsend there wasn't much I could do, but to use my wit and try and talk her out of ever being associated with that future less man.
day 2, Our conversation about Morris continued. Catherine told me that Mr. Townsend might try and persuade. This news made me laugh on the inside, because nothing on this earth could be done to make me side with Morris Townsend. I let Catherine Know this fact. I also told her that if she were to go against my will and secretly marry Morris that she would never see a dime of my fortune. She insisted that she knew and that Morris would not care at all, but i told her, "Make that remark, in that tone, and with that expression of countenance, to Mr. Townsend, and make note of his answer. It won't be polite." That was when she insisted that he would never be rude to her. I guess we will just have to wait and see.
Today, March 5th, I payed a visit to the well-to-do Catherine Sloper, and more importantly her aunt, Mrs.Penningham. I find that when playing these games of affection, it is prudent to have family on your side, to weed out possible opposition as much as possible. It is highly possible I shall be sitting in a manor by Christmas.
Upon my last visit I told the girl I would speak with her the next time I visited. She was, of course, elated to hear this. Sad, she seems so simple to me, but still I shall treat her well and with respect. The aunt is fawning over me, which is quite to my liking, seeing as the good doctor is not. In fact I think most of the family generally approves of me, save Dr. Sloper. Still I have time, and in time he will be won over.
That confounded Doctor will be the end of me. I have paid my time and have made my wishes to marry his daughter known. And to my surprise he has rejected me. The fact that he did it so politely too, leaves a bitter taste in my mouth. I believe he sees right through this facade that I wear. I do generally like the girl I assume, but the fact remains, as he so bluntly stated, that I lack the required funds to be considered, and he is deeply mistrusting of me and my intentions.
I have had time to think about my conversation with the Doctor, and I have reached a decision on the best course of action I should take. I plan to continue on pursuing Catherine. It is most unlikely she would turn me away, the only one who as ever begun to validate her. I see Catherine as being timid, and greatly wanting to please her father. But at the same time I see she is coming out of that way of thinking, he is not her primary concern now. Which for all intensive purposes is a good thing. I rather think she will stand up to Dr.Sloper for me.Fortunately, the aunt is in my pocket. A tool to be used when the need arises.
Dear Diary, Today is March 27,1888, yet another day that I have not seen Morris. Father says I am still forbidden to see him, none the less marry him. Why isn't he good enough? Why can't father just see that he makes me happy? But, he is my father and I have to obey even when it seems unbearable.Honestly, I am afraid of father. I am afraid that I will fail him, and though he holds absolutley no expectations for me I live in fear of him. I suppose I will just have to give up on Morris, because at this rate father will never change his mind.
Dear Diary, Today is March 27, 1888 and Lavinia came to visit me. She brought some shocking news that she went and visited Morris. To be quite frank, I was extremely upset when I heard this news. What made her think she has the right to be all in my business? She pleaded that she felt sorry for him, and she just wanted to see how he was feeling. I told her it wasn't her place to talk to him about such things. She told me he wants to get married, regardless if father says no. I told her i feared my father, and that he would not like it one bit if i ran off with Morris. She proceeded to give me meddlesome, and I became apprehensive. Lavinia, being her snooty self, acted like it was no big deal and even said I was jealous of her! What nonsense, all I know is that she better not have secret meetings with Morris again...only I can do that!
Dear Diary, Today is March 28, 1888 I have decided to face father with my feelings for Morris. I entered into the library in the late hours of night to talk to him about possibly letting me see Morris once more. He proceeded to tell me that Morris is not true and not a man I should care for any longer. I told him that he has decided to wait for me- or at least wait until father has changed his mind about Morris. Father said he will never change his mind, and I just need to make him happy. With all my heart I want to please father, but I need to speak to Morris. I need to tell him that i still love him and if he could just wait for me everything will work out. Father said he will never change his consent, that he knows Morris too well. I disagree and have chosen to visit Morris, just once!
Dear Diary, Today is March 29, 1888 today I had a pleasant surprise from Morris. He was even more beautiful than he was the last time. He was upset with me, upset with the fact that I was taking so long to decide. I told him I have decided that I never want to give him up. This didn't please him though, he wanted me to choose between him and father. I told him I have chosen him! He still didn't seem truthfully pleased and I told him that I still vow to please father. He told me he wanted to get married as soon as possible- he even mentioned tomorrow! I told him that we should wait and he was thoroughly confused. He doesn't feel we should wait if we love each other. He told me it doesn't matter if I fail/disappoint father or Aunt Penniman because we had each other. So, after much talk I have decided to marry him as soon as possible.
By no means can I forgive Catherine. This Morris Townsend I do not trust, not one bit. Trying to be as understanding to my all ready dissapointing child, I told her that I would listen to her when she wanted to talk to me about Mr. Townsend. When these words where spoken, I thought she understood that I'd listen and understand when she said that she would no longer be seeing or speaking to him. -Doctor Sloper
i when she wanted to talk to me, she looked like a ghost. She is not one that I love enough to worry about, but she sure did give me a chill down my spine. That chill turned into anger when she admitted that she has written Mr. Townsend four times and told him to "wait". She will have to wait until I am on my deathbed before I will approve of the two together. I told her that I will never let him speak to me again, but even then she still had hope that Morris would persuade me. Morris' persuasion has allready been one road iv'e traveled down far enough and do not intend on going back. -Doctor Sloper
I can't let her do this and be scammed into marriage. I will offer to her to go on a tour of grand Europe. Six months we will be gone. Perhaps she will forget him and maybe these things overseas will drive Morris out of her mind. She will see the finer things in life, which comparison to that wretched man is almost everything. -Doctor Sloper
When she informed me that she was ready to embark, i rapidly made arrangements for this event. Excitement sprout throughout my body, mind, and soul. But I was more excited about luring Morris more and more away from my daughter. Even though I do not love her with a passion for she is a dull human, I do not want her to end up or even contemplating being with that man. By the end of this, she will have forgotten all about him. -Doctor Sloper
Suprisingly, she had many and numerous goodbyes to give before we embarked. One of these I will not pay any more attention to, which is Morris. I am hoping that their goodbye conversation did not involve a plan against me. What if she comes back after six months and does love him? To even contemplate the thought it is near impossible. But yet again, they could have very well decieved me and made a plan of marriage upon return. -Doctor Sloper
Day 1: Today I met the handsome Mr. Townsend in the oyster bar. He seemed distraught over my elder bother's refusal of his and Catherine's marriage, however, I believe that I may have convinced him to go ahead and marry Catherine without my brother's consent. Once Austin realizes that he does not care for the money, but truly cares for Catherine, he will be inclined to give him the money. I found this to be a rather ingenious idea on my part, if I may be so inclined to admit it.
Day 2: When I returned from my meeting with Mr. Townsend, and I related the events to Catherine, she seemed incredibly (and I might add, a little overly so) distraught that I had met with him! She seems to think that I am meddling. What she does not realize, however, is that I have her best interests at heart and I am helping her. I believe they should meet in secret. It would be terribly romantic and young gentlemen love that sort of excitement.
Day 3: Today I talked with Austin and we had a rather disagreeable conversation for talking about such a lovely person as Morris. He is steadfast in his stubborn refusal of him and seems quite irrational about it. He also refuses to examine how love sick Catherine is (indeed, she hardly slept last night for worry). I boldly and courageously reminded him that he has already lost two family members. Let him think of that what he may. He had the audacity to suggest that I leave his house. He knows I am a poor woman, and I cannot imagine he could commit such a horrendous crime upon his poor sister.
Day 4: Catherine can be such a foolish girl. After she and her father talked, she cried for many, many hours. This I believed to be beneficail to her: Once her father saw her so distraught, he might come around. However, upon returning to her room this morning, I found her up and dressed and ready to go down to breakfast! She needs to be in bed for at least three or four days! She still does not seem to want to displease her father, even after he has taken away the very love, happiness, and joy of her life.
DAY 1: Today I visited the lovely Cathrine Sloper. She had not sent for me in quite a long time, and i was starting to wonder weather or not she was going to keep me or not?
DAY 2: Today was a very eventful day. I talked with Dr. Sloper. He thinks I am a idler, which I strongly believe to be untrue. I do not know weather Cathrine and I will be getting married, because she is very influenced by her father. DAY 3: Today I met Cathrine at her house. I was to hear the news of her father. She told me that he still would not budge on his opinion of me and of our engagement. I am very flustered with him. Cathrine says she will stay with me, but i have my doubts. DAY 4: I spoke with Cathrine again today she gave me some terrible news. Her father wants her to leave me altogether. He also told her that if she marries me he will not give her one cent of his money she is to inherit. DAY 5: Today Cathrine told me that since we had talked in his study his views have not changed. Cathrine does not have the courage to stand up for her father. She follows every order he gives her like a dog. I can see it in her eyes that she wants to stand up to him, but she does not have the courage to do such a thing.
Day 1 Today I went to see my dull successor Cathrine. To think that such woman of dull and unpleasing character would one day inherit my entire fortune. It is trueley a pity for all my life work would be wasted on such a women but alas I have been cursed with this child and thus it is my responcibility to make the best of her before I die.
Day 1: I refuse to let Catherine marry this mediocre young man by the name of Morris Townsend. He is far too lax in his ethics and has a history that I do not see as fitting for my future son-in law. Ah, that's exactly what I am going to do. I will send her to Britain for a good time so that she will forget this young sap who she thinks she is in love with. -Dr. Sloper
Day 2: As of this far in the situation, I cannot allow myself to reconcile these problems with my daughter. She fails to instill pride in me, even when I try to understand. I saw it as a splendid opportunity for her to bestow upon me how she feels about Morris and why she loves him. I thought she would have been more accepting of that wish. -Dr. Sloper
Day 3: As Catherine began to talk about Morris, she worried me to the slightest degree. Not to say that I care deeply about her, for she is a dull human from which no life has sprung. A daughter who has never impressed her father or made him prideful about her existence. She informed me of the letters that she had written to Morris and explained to me what she had told him. I will do everything in my power as long as I am alive and even after that to keep them away from each other. Catherine is no longer allowed to see or contact Mr. Townsend in any way, shape, or form. -Dr. Sloper
Day 4: Upon hearing of Catherine's plans to depart to Europe, I was highly pleased. I'm so very excited to see her leave for a good while and be across the world from Mr. Townsend. It draws a smile upon my face to know that she will eventually forget about him while she is gone. If I could attain one thing in my life, it is that she and Morris Townsend will never be together. -Dr. Sloper
Day 5: Today, Catherine surprised me with her actions. Unfortunately this moment of positivity was quickly squandered when she started to talk to Mr. Townsend. I have reason to believe that even though she is leaving, she and Morris Townsend have plans that I am unaware of. Sending her away where she is out of my watch may be a mistake. I hope with all my might that this plan proceeds with my intentions. -Dr. Sloper
Dear Diary, I am getting fed up with this nonsense. Cathrine will not stop trying to convince me about Morris. She does not understand what I mean when I say no more. She is a fool. I've known that since she was a baby, but she can't be dim enough to think she can persuade me after so long. Her dedication to the thought of convincing me is going from a little game I played along with to amuse myself to a great annoyance. I will stop this somehow.
Dear Diary, Cathrine is relentless. She believes, still, that I will let Morris talk to me so that he will convince me, but I refuse. He will not marry her and that's final. They don't seem to realize my position. I don't know what I'm going to do to show them but I need to make sure they know it. I'm sure I'll think of a plan to get them away from each other.
Dear Diary, I've got the perfect plan to get Cathrine to forget about that Morris. I will send her off to Europe. She shall spend many months among all the wonders over there. She will get so caught up in the different countries, she will forget all about him. By the time she is back, she won't even remember him. It's a great plan, but then again, I did think of it myself.
Dear Diary, Cathrine agreed to go to Europe! I am making arrangements as fast as I can. I want to get her as far away from that Townsend fellow as fast as possible. She has already started packing and will be ready to leave soon. I thought there may be a small fight to get her to go, but I guess she's not smart enough to think of a good reason not to go.
Dear Diary, Cathrine said goodbye to everyone, including that Morris. How I wished they hadn't of taken so long. Oh well, the important thing she's on her way away from him.
Day 2 Cathrine came to see me today wishing to discuss a matter of which she considered of the upmost importance. Obviously I had already presumed she was reffering to Mr. Townsend. Such a predictable girl my child is, ever since I have separated the two of them all she has done was complain about how she wishes to see him. Does she not understand the responsibilty she has as my heiress. After my death it will be up to her to carry on my reputation. That is precisly why I can not let her get involved with such a person like Mr. Townsend.
Journal Entry #1: Today, I had a talk with Morris. He was quite hoping for a message that would be sent from Catherine through me. However, it slipped my mind and I completely forgot to ask her. I told him that he should not wish for a word from Catherine, but that he should be wishing for the acceptance of her father. So, I gave him the bright idea to marry her and meet him afterwards! I don’t know if he will do it, but I think that it is the best idea. -Lavinia
Journal Entry #2: I made very clear that Dr. Sloper thought that Morris only wanted to marry Catherine because of his Dr. Sloper’s money. Morris said he liked the money but that he did not like it as much as he did Catherine. So, I suggested that he marry her first and show Dr. Sloper that he can get along without the money. Catherine did not seem too curious about my interview with Morris. However, after awhile she began questioning me. -Lavinia
Journal Entry #3: Catherine seems to be agitated with me. I guess it is because I had that interview with Morris. I was only looking out for her. Catherine must have told my brother that I had an interview with Morris because he told me to mind my p’s and q’s. What does that even mean? -Lavinia
Journal Entry #4: Austin made me terribly upset tonight. If only he knew how much Catherine and Morris love each other. Catherine can hardly take not seeing him for one more day. I said something to him that I probably shouldn’t have. I told him that Catherine would die if she couldn’t see Morris, figuratively speaking, and he replied with ‘I’m a physician.’ I then proceeded to tell him that that hadn’t stopped the two other deaths that had happened in his family. I hope he forgives me for that comment. It just slipped. -Lavinia
Journal Entry #5: I had another interview with Morris. I know my brother told me to never see him again, but I did it anyway. I had to tell him that I wasn’t sure if he should marry Catherine right away. -Lavinia
I havent seen beautiful Morris Townsendn in days. Father dissaproves of him, only because he thinks he is mercenary. But I know Morris's love for me is pure, and he would love me even if i werent to inherit such a great deal of money.
Day 2 Mrs. Penniman met with Morris. Without me. In a secret place. I wish they wouldnt see each other anymore.Well, at least without asking me because I just dont trust her. Mrs. Penniman told me Morris looked different from before. I could only imagine he was ill because he missed me. She also told me
Day 3 Father is too stubborn. I asked him if I was permitted to see Morris, and he denied my request. He also told me that if I were to marry Morris, I would inherit none of his money. That is fair. Despite father's words of wisdom, I am going to see Morris again. Father said that I would be a cruel and ungrateful child if I went to see Morris, but im only going once.
Day 1: This evening after dinner, as Aunt Lavinia and I were sitting in the parlour, she confided in me her private encounter with Mr. Townsend. I felt an anger rise up in me, unlike one I had ever felt before. Why was my Aunt meddling in affairs that weren't her own? Morris is courting me, not her. I had the urge to shout out at my aunt, but I quieted the emotion that struggled to escape from within. For several minutes, I payed Aunt Lavinia no attention, but after some time, my curiousness got the better of me.
Day 2: My Aunt finally relayed to me the information gathered from her visit with Mr. Townsend. He is supposebly ready for marriage any day know and is eager to see me. This had no effect on my spirit though. I was more concerned with the details of this suspicious meeting that anything else. Why did Morris not pay a visit here, at the house? Does he think his presence not welcome? It is my father who causes fear in mine, as well as my lover's, heart and mind.
Day 3: Latter this evening, I acted rather bold, and ventured into my father's study and confronted him. I told him I wished to speak more of Morris Townsend and our possible future together. Oh, how my heart would leap if father bid me acceptance to see Morris! Only once would be enough. But father refuses his blessing and desires that I give up Morris. My whole life, my one true purpose was to make father happy! And now..I don't know.
Day 4: I cannot understand why father dismisses Morris at a glance. He hasn't even tried to
Day 1: Today, my aunt told me that she had another interview with Morris. I just do not understand why she keeps meeting with him privately. Since my father has forbidden me to see Morris, Aunt Penniham insists on speaking to Morris for my sake. She says that she is only trying to help but I know something awful will come because of these secret meetings.
Day 2: Today I confessed to my aunt that I was afraid of my father. She had told me that Morris was ready to marry me any day and I just could not handle it anymore, so I bluntly exclaimed I was afraid was disappointing my father. I only want to please him. Furthermore, Aunt Penniham keeps pushing the idea of marrying Morris. She says that I do not "feel the importance of not disappointing" the young man. These days, I feel like she is only concerned with Morris, rather than her own niece.
Day 3: Today, I finally gained enough courage to speak to Father about Morris. I stood at his doorway just listening and then finally was able to knock on the door, waiting a few moments longer. I had asked his permission to see Morris. I even confessed to not completely dismissing Morris by having had written him four times so far. However, my father did not get mad, he called me a faithful child which could not have made me happier. He still is adamant about me giving up Morris, but I disagree. I have chosen to see Morris against my father's will. I truly cannot wait to see Morris again.
Day 4: Today, it was so wonderful to see Morris' beautiful face again. I was so happy to see him but he was upset with me. He did not understand why it is taking me so long to decide about the marriage. He insisted that I must choose between him or my father. He wants to get marry soon. He even mentioned tomorrow! I was against it at first because I want to please my father so much. I think there is a great possibility that he will change is mind in only a matter of time. Morris, on the other hand, wants to marry immediately and kept pushing the idea. I could not say no to him, so I agreed to marry soon!
Day 5: Today, I told my father that Morris and I will be getting married soon. I told him that we will be seeing each other once a week. My father became upset with me exclaiming that i might as well see him three times a day if I am to go against my father's wishes. This made me extremely upset. I just do not understand why my father dislikes Morris so much.
Catherine is a constant disappointment to the Sloper family. Her mother was beautiful and everything a good woman should be. However, Catherine is another case. Catherine will never be able to amount to anything in her life. I am ashamed to call her my daughter.
Catherine has become worse in her already awful ways. She has become involved with Morris Townsend. She has convinced herself that she loves this horrid boy. He must be up to something if he loves her. Because, what is there to love?
Morris needs to get out of my daughter's life! All he wants is the money to her name. I cannot sit back and let this happen to Catherine, and I do not want my money to end up with Morris. I will do all that I can to keep Catherine and Morris apart.
I convinced Catherine to go on a six-month trip with me. This is the perfect plan to keep Catherine away from Morris. She will forget all about this silly boy! However, if she does not, there is no way she will inherit my money. All she will receive is what her mother left her, and not a penny more.
I have become extremely ill. I asked Catherine to promise not to marry Morris. She told me she could not promise that to me. I will remove her from my will. She has become so defiant of me, and I am very disappointed in this girl I call my daughter. I will never be able to rest in peace knowing that she may marry Morris.
Day 1,
ReplyDeleteAs I opened the door for Catherine I could tell there was something on her mind. It was obvious in the way she looked. She is not clever enough to hide her emotions even if she wanted to, so I asked her what was wrong. At first she didn't say anything, and I knew it was because she was trying to gather everything she had to say so as to not look like a fool. It came as no surprise to me at all when she said she wanted to talk about Mr. Townsend. No matter what she was going to say nothing could change my mind about that worthless man, Morris Townsend. But I decided to pity her and listen to what she had to say. To no surprise at all she told me that she wished to see him again, and that she had written him four times already. This angered me greatly but I kept my emotions in so she would not be aware of my true hate for Mr. Townsend. Instead i decided to commend her for being true to my instructions. Since she hadn't actually seen Mr. Townsend there wasn't much I could do, but to use my wit and try and talk her out of ever being associated with that future less man.
day 2,
ReplyDeleteOur conversation about Morris continued. Catherine told me that Mr. Townsend might try and persuade. This news made me laugh on the inside, because nothing on this earth could be done to make me side with Morris Townsend. I let Catherine Know this fact. I also told her that if she were to go against my will and secretly marry Morris that she would never see a dime of my fortune. She insisted that she knew and that Morris would not care at all, but i told her, "Make that remark, in that tone, and with that expression of countenance, to Mr. Townsend, and make note of his answer. It won't be polite." That was when she insisted that he would never be rude to her. I guess we will just have to wait and see.
Today, March 5th, I payed a visit to the well-to-do Catherine Sloper, and more importantly her aunt, Mrs.Penningham. I find that when playing these games of affection, it is prudent to have family on your side, to weed out possible opposition as much as possible. It is highly possible I shall be sitting in a manor by Christmas.
ReplyDeleteUpon my last visit I told the girl I would speak with her the next time I visited. She was, of course, elated to hear this. Sad, she seems so simple to me, but still I shall treat her well and with respect. The aunt is fawning over me, which is quite to my liking, seeing as the good doctor is not. In fact I think most of the family generally approves of me, save Dr. Sloper. Still I have time, and in time he will be won over.
That confounded Doctor will be the end of me. I have paid my time and have made my wishes to marry his daughter known. And to my surprise he has rejected me. The fact that he did it so politely too, leaves a bitter taste in my mouth. I believe he sees right through this facade that I wear. I do generally like the girl I assume, but the fact remains, as he so bluntly stated, that I lack the required funds to be considered, and he is deeply mistrusting of me and my intentions.
I have had time to think about my conversation with the Doctor, and I have reached a decision on the best course of action I should take. I plan to continue on pursuing Catherine. It is most unlikely she would turn me away, the only one who as ever begun to validate her. I see Catherine as being timid, and greatly wanting to please her father. But at the same time I see she is coming out of that way of thinking, he is not her primary concern now. Which for all intensive purposes is a good thing. I rather think she will stand up to Dr.Sloper for me.Fortunately, the aunt is in my pocket. A tool to be used when the need arises.
Dear Diary,
ReplyDeleteToday is March 27,1888, yet another day that I have not seen Morris. Father says I am still forbidden to see him, none the less marry him. Why isn't he good enough? Why can't father just see that he makes me happy? But, he is my father and I have to obey even when it seems unbearable.Honestly, I am afraid of father. I am afraid that I will fail him, and though he holds absolutley no expectations for me I live in fear of him. I suppose I will just have to give up on Morris, because at this rate father will never change his mind.
Dear Diary,
Today is March 27, 1888 and Lavinia came to visit me. She brought some shocking news that she went and visited Morris. To be quite frank, I was extremely upset when I heard this news. What made her think she has the right to be all in my business? She pleaded that she felt sorry for him, and she just wanted to see how he was feeling. I told her it wasn't her place to talk to him about such things. She told me he wants to get married, regardless if father says no. I told her i feared my father, and that he would not like it one bit if i ran off with Morris. She proceeded to give me meddlesome, and I became apprehensive. Lavinia, being her snooty self, acted like it was no big deal and even said I was jealous of her! What nonsense, all I know is that she better not have secret meetings with Morris again...only I can do that!
Dear Diary,
Today is March 28, 1888 I have decided to face father with my feelings for Morris. I entered into the library in the late hours of night to talk to him about possibly letting me see Morris once more. He proceeded to tell me that Morris is not true and not a man I should care for any longer. I told him that he has decided to wait for me- or at least wait until father has changed his mind about Morris. Father said he will never change his mind, and I just need to make him happy. With all my heart I want to please father, but I need to speak to Morris. I need to tell him that i still love him and if he could just wait for me everything will work out. Father said he will never change his consent, that he knows Morris too well. I disagree and have chosen to visit Morris, just once!
Dear Diary,
Today is March 29, 1888 today I had a pleasant surprise from Morris. He was even more beautiful than he was the last time. He was upset with me, upset with the fact that I was taking so long to decide. I told him I have decided that I never want to give him up. This didn't please him though, he wanted me to choose between him and father. I told him I have chosen him! He still didn't seem truthfully pleased and I told him that I still vow to please father. He told me he wanted to get married as soon as possible- he even mentioned tomorrow! I told him that we should wait and he was thoroughly confused. He doesn't feel we should wait if we love each other. He told me it doesn't matter if I fail/disappoint father or Aunt Penniman because we had each other. So, after much talk I have decided to marry him as soon as possible.
Dear Diary,
Today is March 30, 1888
By no means can I forgive Catherine. This Morris Townsend I do not trust, not one bit. Trying to be as understanding to my all ready dissapointing child, I told her that I would listen to her when she wanted to talk to me about Mr. Townsend. When these words where spoken, I thought she understood that I'd listen and understand when she said that she would no longer be seeing or speaking to him.
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i when she wanted to talk to me, she looked like a ghost. She is not one that I love enough to worry about, but she sure did give me a chill down my spine. That chill turned into anger when she admitted that she has written Mr. Townsend four times and told him to "wait". She will have to wait until I am on my deathbed before I will approve of the two together.
I told her that I will never let him speak to me again, but even then she still had hope that Morris would persuade me. Morris' persuasion has allready been one road iv'e traveled down far enough and do not intend on going back.
-Doctor Sloper
I can't let her do this and be scammed into marriage. I will offer to her to go on a tour of grand Europe. Six months we will be gone. Perhaps she will forget him and maybe these things overseas will drive Morris out of her mind. She will see the finer things in life, which comparison to that wretched man is almost everything.
-Doctor Sloper
When she informed me that she was ready to embark, i rapidly made arrangements for this event. Excitement sprout throughout my body, mind, and soul. But I was more excited about luring Morris more and more away from my daughter. Even though I do not love her with a passion for she is a dull human, I do not want her to end up or even contemplating being with that man. By the end of this, she will have forgotten all about him.
-Doctor Sloper
Suprisingly, she had many and numerous goodbyes to give before we embarked. One of these I will not pay any more attention to, which is Morris. I am hoping that their goodbye conversation did not involve a plan against me. What if she comes back after six months and does love him? To even contemplate the thought it is near impossible. But yet again, they could have very well decieved me and made a plan of marriage upon return.
-Doctor Sloper
Day 1:
ReplyDeleteToday I met the handsome Mr. Townsend in the oyster bar. He seemed distraught over my elder bother's refusal of his and Catherine's marriage, however, I believe that I may have convinced him to go ahead and marry Catherine without my brother's consent. Once Austin realizes that he does not care for the money, but truly cares for Catherine, he will be inclined to give him the money. I found this to be a rather ingenious idea on my part, if I may be so inclined to admit it.
Day 2:
When I returned from my meeting with Mr. Townsend, and I related the events to Catherine, she seemed incredibly (and I might add, a little overly so) distraught that I had met with him! She seems to think that I am meddling. What she does not realize, however, is that I have her best interests at heart and I am helping her. I believe they should meet in secret. It would be terribly romantic and young gentlemen love that sort of excitement.
Day 3:
Today I talked with Austin and we had a rather disagreeable conversation for talking about such a lovely person as Morris. He is steadfast in his stubborn refusal of him and seems quite irrational about it. He also refuses to examine how love sick Catherine is (indeed, she hardly slept last night for worry). I boldly and courageously reminded him that he has already lost two family members. Let him think of that what he may. He had the audacity to suggest that I leave his house. He knows I am a poor woman, and I cannot imagine he could commit such a horrendous crime upon his poor sister.
Day 4:
Catherine can be such a foolish girl. After she and her father talked, she cried for many, many hours. This I believed to be beneficail to her: Once her father saw her so distraught, he might come around. However, upon returning to her room this morning, I found her up and dressed and ready to go down to breakfast! She needs to be in bed for at least three or four days! She still does not seem to want to displease her father, even after he has taken away the very love, happiness, and joy of her life.
Day 5:
DAY 1:
ReplyDeleteToday I visited the lovely Cathrine Sloper. She had not sent for me in quite a long time, and i was starting to wonder weather or not she was going to keep me or not?
DAY 2:
Today was a very eventful day. I talked with Dr. Sloper. He thinks I am a idler, which I strongly believe to be untrue. I do not know weather Cathrine and I will be getting married, because she is very influenced by her father.
DAY 3:
Today I met Cathrine at her house. I was to hear the news of her father. She told me that he still would not budge on his opinion of me and of our engagement. I am very flustered with him. Cathrine says she will stay with me, but i have my doubts.
DAY 4:
I spoke with Cathrine again today she gave me some terrible news. Her father wants her to leave me altogether. He also told her that if she marries me he will not give her one cent of his money she is to inherit.
DAY 5:
Today Cathrine told me that since we had talked in his study his views have not changed. Cathrine does not have the courage to stand up for her father. She follows every order he gives her like a dog. I can see it in her eyes that she wants to stand up to him, but she does not have the courage to do such a thing.
Day 1
ReplyDeleteToday I went to see my dull successor Cathrine. To think that such woman of dull and unpleasing character would one day inherit my entire fortune. It is trueley a pity for all my life work would be wasted on such a women but alas I have been cursed with this child and thus it is my responcibility to make the best of her before I die.
Day 1: I refuse to let Catherine marry this mediocre young man by the name of Morris Townsend. He is far too lax in his ethics and has a history that I do not see as fitting for my future son-in law. Ah, that's exactly what I am going to do. I will send her to Britain for a good time so that she will forget this young sap who she thinks she is in love with.
ReplyDelete-Dr. Sloper
Day 2: As of this far in the situation, I cannot allow myself to reconcile these problems with my daughter. She fails to instill pride in me, even when I try to understand. I saw it as a splendid opportunity for her to bestow upon me how she feels about Morris and why she loves him. I thought she would have been more accepting of that wish.
-Dr. Sloper
Day 3: As Catherine began to talk about Morris, she worried me to the slightest degree. Not to say that I care deeply about her, for she is a dull human from which no life has sprung. A daughter who has never impressed her father or made him prideful about her existence. She informed me of the letters that she had written to Morris and explained to me what she had told him. I will do everything in my power as long as I am alive and even after that to keep them away from each other. Catherine is no longer allowed to see or contact Mr. Townsend in any way, shape, or form.
-Dr. Sloper
Day 4: Upon hearing of Catherine's plans to depart to Europe, I was highly pleased. I'm so very excited to see her leave for a good while and be across the world from Mr. Townsend. It draws a smile upon my face to know that she will eventually forget about him while she is gone. If I could attain one thing in my life, it is that she and Morris Townsend will never be together.
-Dr. Sloper
Day 5: Today, Catherine surprised me with her actions. Unfortunately this moment of positivity was quickly squandered when she started to talk to Mr. Townsend. I have reason to believe that even though she is leaving, she and Morris Townsend have plans that I am unaware of. Sending her away where she is out of my watch may be a mistake. I hope with all my might that this plan proceeds with my intentions.
-Dr. Sloper
Dear Diary,
ReplyDeleteI am getting fed up with this nonsense. Cathrine will not stop trying to convince me about Morris. She does not understand what I mean when I say no more. She is a fool. I've known that since she was a baby, but she can't be dim enough to think she can persuade me after so long. Her dedication to the thought of convincing me is going from a little game I played along with to amuse myself to a great annoyance. I will stop this somehow.
Dear Diary,
Cathrine is relentless. She believes, still, that I will let Morris talk to me so that he will convince me, but I refuse. He will not marry her and that's final. They don't seem to realize my position. I don't know what I'm going to do to show them but I need to make sure they know it. I'm sure I'll think of a plan to get them away from each other.
Dear Diary,
I've got the perfect plan to get Cathrine to forget about that Morris. I will send her off to Europe. She shall spend many months among all the wonders over there. She will get so caught up in the different countries, she will forget all about him. By the time she is back, she won't even remember him. It's a great plan, but then again, I did think of it myself.
Dear Diary,
Cathrine agreed to go to Europe! I am making arrangements as fast as I can. I want to get her as far away from that Townsend fellow as fast as possible. She has already started packing and will be ready to leave soon. I thought there may be a small fight to get her to go, but I guess she's not smart enough to think of a good reason not to go.
Dear Diary,
Cathrine said goodbye to everyone, including that Morris. How I wished they hadn't of taken so long. Oh well, the important thing she's on her way away from him.
Day 2
ReplyDeleteCathrine came to see me today wishing to discuss a matter of which she considered of the upmost importance. Obviously I had already presumed she was reffering to Mr. Townsend. Such a predictable girl my child is, ever since I have separated the two of them all she has done was complain about how she wishes to see him. Does she not understand the responsibilty she has as my heiress. After my death it will be up to her to carry on my reputation. That is precisly why I can not let her get involved with such a person like Mr. Townsend.
Journal Entry #1:
ReplyDeleteToday, I had a talk with Morris. He was quite hoping for a message that would be sent from Catherine through me. However, it slipped my mind and I completely forgot to ask her. I told him that he should not wish for a word from Catherine, but that he should be wishing for the acceptance of her father. So, I gave him the bright idea to marry her and meet him afterwards! I don’t know if he will do it, but I think that it is the best idea.
-Lavinia
Journal Entry #2:
I made very clear that Dr. Sloper thought that Morris only wanted to marry Catherine because of his Dr. Sloper’s money. Morris said he liked the money but that he did not like it as much as he did Catherine. So, I suggested that he marry her first and show Dr. Sloper that he can get along without the money. Catherine did not seem too curious about my interview with Morris. However, after awhile she began questioning me.
-Lavinia
Journal Entry #3:
Catherine seems to be agitated with me. I guess it is because I had that interview with Morris. I was only looking out for her. Catherine must have told my brother that I had an interview with Morris because he told me to mind my p’s and q’s. What does that even mean?
-Lavinia
Journal Entry #4:
Austin made me terribly upset tonight. If only he knew how much Catherine and Morris love each other. Catherine can hardly take not seeing him for one more day. I said something to him that I probably shouldn’t have. I told him that Catherine would die if she couldn’t see Morris, figuratively speaking, and he replied with ‘I’m a physician.’ I then proceeded to tell him that that hadn’t stopped the two other deaths that had happened in his family. I hope he forgives me for that comment. It just slipped.
-Lavinia
Journal Entry #5:
I had another interview with Morris. I know my brother told me to never see him again, but I did it anyway. I had to tell him that I wasn’t sure if he should marry Catherine right away.
-Lavinia
THIS IS JEWELL!!!
ReplyDeleteDay 1
I havent seen beautiful Morris Townsendn in days. Father dissaproves of him, only because he thinks he is mercenary. But I know Morris's love for me is pure, and he would love me even if i werent to inherit such a great deal of money.
Day 2
Mrs. Penniman met with Morris. Without me. In a secret place.
I wish they wouldnt see each other anymore.Well, at least without asking me because I just dont trust her. Mrs. Penniman told me Morris looked different from before. I could only imagine he was ill because he missed me. She also told me
Day 3
Father is too stubborn. I asked him if I was permitted to see Morris, and he denied my request. He also told me that if I were to marry Morris, I would inherit none of his money. That is fair.
Despite father's words of wisdom, I am going to see Morris again. Father said that I would be a cruel and ungrateful child if I went to see Morris, but im only going once.
Day 4
I saw Morris today.
Day 1: This evening after dinner, as Aunt Lavinia and I were sitting in the parlour, she confided in me her private encounter with Mr. Townsend. I felt an anger rise up in me, unlike one I had ever felt before. Why was my Aunt meddling in affairs that weren't her own? Morris is courting me, not her. I had the urge to shout out at my aunt, but I quieted the emotion that struggled to escape from within. For several minutes, I payed Aunt Lavinia no attention, but after some time, my curiousness got the better of me.
ReplyDeleteDay 2: My Aunt finally relayed to me the information gathered from her visit with Mr. Townsend. He is supposebly ready for marriage any day know and is eager to see me. This had no effect on my spirit though. I was more concerned with the details of this suspicious meeting that anything else. Why did Morris not pay a visit here, at the house? Does he think his presence not welcome? It is my father who causes fear in mine, as well as my lover's, heart and mind.
Day 3: Latter this evening, I acted rather bold, and ventured into my father's study and confronted him. I told him I wished to speak more of Morris Townsend and our possible future together. Oh, how my heart would leap if father bid me acceptance to see Morris! Only once would be enough. But father refuses his blessing and desires that I give up Morris. My whole life, my one true purpose was to make father happy! And now..I don't know.
Day 4: I cannot understand why father dismisses Morris at a glance. He hasn't even tried to
Day 1:
ReplyDeleteToday, my aunt told me that she had another interview with Morris. I just do not understand why she keeps meeting with him privately. Since my father has forbidden me to see Morris, Aunt Penniham insists on speaking to Morris for my sake. She says that she is only trying to help but I know something awful will come because of these secret meetings.
Day 2:
Today I confessed to my aunt that I was afraid of my father. She had told me that Morris was ready to marry me any day and I just could not handle it anymore, so I bluntly exclaimed I was afraid was disappointing my father. I only want to please him. Furthermore, Aunt Penniham keeps pushing the idea of marrying Morris. She says that I do not "feel the importance of not disappointing" the young man. These days, I feel like she is only concerned with Morris, rather than her own niece.
Day 3:
Today, I finally gained enough courage to speak to Father about Morris. I stood at his doorway just listening and then finally was able to knock on the door, waiting a few moments longer. I had asked his permission to see Morris. I even confessed to not completely dismissing Morris by having had written him four times so far. However, my father did not get mad, he called me a faithful child which could not have made me happier. He still is adamant about me giving up Morris, but I disagree. I have chosen to see Morris against my father's will. I truly cannot wait to see Morris again.
Day 4:
Today, it was so wonderful to see Morris' beautiful face again. I was so happy to see him but he was upset with me. He did not understand why it is taking me so long to decide about the marriage. He insisted that I must choose between him or my father. He wants to get marry soon. He even mentioned tomorrow! I was against it at first because I want to please my father so much. I think there is a great possibility that he will change is mind in only a matter of time. Morris, on the other hand, wants to marry immediately and kept pushing the idea. I could not say no to him, so I agreed to marry soon!
Day 5:
Today, I told my father that Morris and I will be getting married soon. I told him that we will be seeing each other once a week. My father became upset with me exclaiming that i might as well see him three times a day if I am to go against my father's wishes. This made me extremely upset. I just do not understand why my father dislikes Morris so much.
Dr. Sloper
ReplyDeleteCatherine is a constant disappointment to the Sloper family. Her mother was beautiful and everything a good woman should be. However, Catherine is another case. Catherine will never be able to amount to anything in her life. I am ashamed to call her my daughter.
Catherine has become worse in her already awful ways. She has become involved with Morris Townsend. She has convinced herself that she loves this horrid boy. He must be up to something if he loves her. Because, what is there to love?
Morris needs to get out of my daughter's life! All he wants is the money to her name. I cannot sit back and let this happen to Catherine, and I do not want my money to end up with Morris. I will do all that I can to keep Catherine and Morris apart.
I convinced Catherine to go on a six-month trip with me. This is the perfect plan to keep Catherine away from Morris. She will forget all about this silly boy! However, if she does not, there is no way she will inherit my money. All she will receive is what her mother left her, and not a penny more.
I have become extremely ill. I asked Catherine to promise not to marry Morris. She told me she could not promise that to me. I will remove her from my will. She has become so defiant of me, and I am very disappointed in this girl I call my daughter. I will never be able to rest in peace knowing that she may marry Morris.