Aunt Caroline's Commonplace Book

Character Commentary: 

During my afternoon tea on this gloomy day of July 21, 1910, I decided to explore The Welsh Coast Pioneer newspaper. The only section I am interested in is the marital and engagement announcements. I am pleasantly surprised to stumble upon the events of Mr. H. D. McLaren and Miss Christabel Macnaghten’s wedding which took place at St. Margaret’s Church in Westminster, London. I routinely check the wedding and engagement section of multiple papers around London to ensure that society is upholding its standards. If there ceases to be any marital…

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I came upon the most interesting entry today in the weekly paper which told of the new fashions of the time. Similar to all new fashion, it started in Paris and has moved its way to Britain. I have heard rumblings around town of women disliking these new styles of skirts and dresses; however, I believe that they are quite extravagant. I always say that whatever will make women look most worthy and elegant to their husbands is something I want to have in my wardrobe. My husband, of course, agrees and has been so generous to purchase everything necessary to…

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It was around 1 o’clock in the afternoon when the paper boy dropped the invitation on the front doorstep. Once I saw it, I could not have been more ecstatic because this was the first gala of the new season. It had been months since an intriguing party had been hosted, and everyone in town was growing restless. Finally, though, the best part of the year has commenced. I will have to wait to inform my husband of our upcoming outing since he is busy working at this time. It will be so exciting to see the other wives I have not seen in so long because of the lull…