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Love Betters What is Best

Summary:

Moments, before and after Barton.

A collection of sketches from the greater narrative of The Best is Yet to Be, assembled by the author.

Notes:

Hello, dear readers!

This collection is a series of short fiction, ranging from true drabbles to ficlets (usually less than one thousand words), that I believe work better together, rather than as independent stories. As such, the majority of these will be posted out of chronological order - but I will include an index in the first post and then a brief note at the beginning of each chapter to help with any further orientation.

With that said, I thank you all for reading and hope that you enjoy!

Chapter 1: The Index

Chapter Text

01. The Index

02. Such Sweet Sorrow || 7th October, 1798 || Miss Marianne Dashwood & Mrs. Elinor Ferrars - A parting, if only for a time.

03. Every Particular Felicity || 28th September, 1798 || Mr. Edward Ferrars - In reflection of domestic tranquility.

04. For the Best || 27th September, 1799 || Mrs. Fanny Dashwood/Mr. John Dashwood - On promises fulfilled.

05. The Mistress of Delaford || 30th October 30th, 1799 || Mrs. Marianne Brandon - A sister she would always be.

06. Would That Never Storms Assailed It || 12th March, 1799 || Mr. Edward Ferrars/Mrs. Elinor Ferrars - Fears, both real and imagined.

07. Where is it Now, the Glory and the Dream? || 23rd February, 1798 || Miss Marianne Dashwood & Colonel Brandon - The first anniversary of her father's death.

08. That Looks on Tempests || 2nd April, 1798 || Colonel Brandon & Miss Marianne Dashwood - That fateful day at Cleveland.

09. And is Never Shaken ||2nd April, 1798 || Miss Elinor Dashwood & Miss Marianne Dashwood - Marianne's recovery at Cleveland.

10. In Nature's Infinite Book of Secrecy || Somewhere in Time || An Observer - Reflections on a most unlikely friendship.

11. The Reflections of Gentleman in his Glebe || 7th May, 1799 || Mr. Edward Ferrars - The nature of purpose - and the most essential safeguarding of carrots

12. Keep Thy Armor Bright || 19th May, 1805 || Margaret Dashwood & Ensemble Cast - A gift for the dearest of sisters upon the start of a new journey.