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Chapter 3
To: dbennetuq,edu.
From: QuentinCollinsbigpond,com
Re: Visitation
Dear all –
I don't particularly like this way of communicating – that is, via electronic mail – but I was assured that this would be the fastest way of reaching you all. Also, I am not exactly sure that you check your mail, as most others are inclined to think. I also do not like group emails, but nonetheless, Mrs. De Bourgh says that all the girls should be informed at the same time.
I am Quentin Collins, auditor in the De Bourgh fashion house. It may seem strange, perhaps, to receive an email from me after so long, and perchance some of you younger ones have not heard of me. I was once your father's best friend at university. We had a petty disagreement and have not spoken since. Now the time has come for forgiveness. Dennis, I forgive you, and to seal this vow of… forgiveness, I shall visit your family this weekend. I am not sure how long I will tarry, but no doubt you will be ecstatic to see your old friend again.
Til then, farewell.
Quentin Collins
Auditor at the De Bourgh fashion house
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From: saneinamadhousehotmail,com
To: embracelifehotmail,com
Re: Random guy
Hey Gracie,
Did you get that email from whats-his-name? Do you have any idea who he is? He's going to get a shock when Dad doesn't forgive him…or do you think Dad will forgive him? I'm not sure. But do you remember him? I remember some old guy with a beard and a funny accent, but that might have just been Grandad. Any ideas?
Dani
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From: embracelifehotmail,com
To: saneinamadhousehotmail,com
Re: Dani…
Well, we've met him. He seems… nice. ) He's very good at making conversation, anyway. And that's a good thing, right? It's good. He's very enthusiastic about his job. I like him. In a purely platonic sense, of course. Why are you emailing me when I'm in the next room?
Grace
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Dani! You're on! says:
Dani, dear. Look, I'm ON!
Home sweet home, notice the sarcasm says:
You're in the other room mum. what are you doing?
Dani! You're on! says:
I'm communicating with the youth of today
Dani! You're on! says:
how do I make that little smile thing?
Home sweet home, notice the sarcasm says:
you mean:)?
Dani! You're on! says:
That is it!
Home sweet home, notice the sarcasm says:
Mum! Why are you talking to me when you could just come into my room?
Dani! You're on! says:
I told you!
Dani! You're on! says:
hang on
Dani! You're on! says:
i told u!
Home sweet home, notice the sarcasm says:
okay. what are you doing? why are you using 'u' instead of 'you'? Your not going through your second midlife crisis are you?
Dani! You're on! says:
Dani, how dare you! I have never had a mid life crisis. Sometimes I wonder why you turned out as you did...
Dani! You're on! says:
Why can't you be more like your sisters? Hm?
Home sweet home, notice the sarcasm says:
because I am an individual and all that it implies
Dani! You're on! says:
yes dear
Home sweet home, notice the sarcasm says:
now what did you want to talk about?
Dani! You're on! says:
Now, what did you think of Quentin?
Dani! You're on! says:
Isn't he lovely?
Dani! You're on! says:
Isn't he a "hottie" wink wink nudge nudge
Home sweet home, notice the sarcasm says:
Sure. But...ummm...not really my type.
Dani! You're on! says:
He seemed very "into" you last night. Well, that is what Gemma says
Home sweet home, notice the sarcasm says:
Right
Home sweet home, notice the sarcasm says:
remind me to kill Gemma
Dani! You're on! says:
DANIELLE!
Home sweet home, notice the sarcasm says:
sorry
Home sweet home, notice the sarcasm says:
anyway. he's not my type mum. he's a bit of a...well...he's a little bit...freaky?
Dani! You're on! says:
I think you and him would be very nice together
Home sweet home, notice the sarcasm says:
MUM
Dani! You're on! says:
He has a nice tidy fortune packed away
Home sweet home, notice the sarcasm says:
PLEASE stop setting me up with someone OLD ENOUGH TO BE MY DAD
Dani! You're on! says:
And is under the care of a very influential lady
Dani! You're on! says:
Yes...I can just imagine
Dani! You're on! says:
Oh, and Gemma wants you to take her to the fashion house he works at
Home sweet home, notice the sarcasm says:
OLD ENOUGH TO BE MY DAD! WENT TO UNI WITH MY DAD! just keep that going through your head
Dani! You're on! says:
yes dear
Home sweet home, notice the sarcasm says:
MUM. why doesn't Gemma just come upstairs and tell me herself that she wants to go to the fashion house?
Dani! You're on! says:
Isn't she upstairs?
Dani! You're on! says:
She's not with me
Dani! You're on! says:
We've just been talking to each other
Dani! You're on! says:
Where is Gemma?
Home sweet home, notice the sarcasm says:
I haven't seen her
Dani! You're on! says:
Give me a bit of time dear
Home sweet home, notice the sarcasm says:
fine
Dani! You're on! says:
I just yelled for her and she didn't come!
Home sweet home, notice the sarcasm says:
I heard that
Home sweet home, notice the sarcasm says:
almost broke my ears
Dani! You're on! says:
you are missing the point, where is Gemma?
Dani! You're on! says:
I am just going to go talk to your father
Home sweet home, notice the sarcasm says:
alright
Home sweet home, notice the sarcasm says:
but he's upstairs
Dani! You're on! says:
Well, you go ask him
Dani! You're on! says:
I'll wait
Home sweet home, notice the sarcasm says:
fine
Home sweet home, notice the sarcasm says:
Dad has no idea
Dani! You're on! says:
My Gemma. Where is she!
Dani! You're on! says:
I am going to go look for her. I will meet you in the car in 5 minutes.
Home sweet home, notice the sarcasm says:
MUM!
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From: embracelifehotmail,com
To: saneinamadhousehotmail,com
Re: Dani, I'm concerned…
Hey, Dani,
I know you hate it when I do this, but I'm seriously worried about Gemma. I was at the university the other day – you know, the day when she came home late and Mother and you were stressing out over her? Yes, well, I had seen her at the college canteen with a couple of her friends and Kitty – did you realise she was missing? When I went over to speak with her she told me that she was meeting some friends. I did not doubt her sincerity, so I left, but when you obviously did not know of her whereabouts… so… I'm concerned. I know I shouldn't dump this all on you… but I have a lot of tutes this week and you're on holidays… so I was wondering if you could keep an eye on her? I'm at the university campus at the moment.
Tell Mother I won't be home for dinner. I already called her – but just in case she forgot…
Anyway, cheers!
Grace.
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From: saneinamadhousehotmail,com
To: embracelifehotmail,com
Re: Dani, I'm concerned…
Hey Gracey,
I suppose she didn't tell me coz somehow she got it into her head that I'd tell Mum. I wouldn't, then again…if it made her stop yelling…
Anyway, sure, I'll look out for her. It's not like I have to do anything…don't worry, that was just me being sarcastic.
Why are you at Uni so often at the moment? Met someone? kidding, I know you're waiting for the neighbour. He he he
ANYWAY! I get off track easily in the holidays don't I.
Hmm, that Collins guy REALLY freaks me out! I'm serious, you know how you said he was "very good at making conversation"? well you didn't really mention that he doesn't exactly Stop 'making conversation'…
Argh, I have to go. Mum wants me to talk to him..again
Cya soon I hope
Dani
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From: embracelifehotmail,com
To: crusinginthesunshinehotmail,com
Re: (none)
Hi Char,
How are you? Thanks for dinner last night; it was lovely.
You mentioned last night that your friend was flying down from Melbourne this week and that you were hosting a little surprise party for him. I just wanted to say that if you need any help, I'm right next door:P
See you later,
Grace.
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A/N: (from s.a.r.d.) Yes, I finally managed to blackmail my co-authors into writing stuff for this chapter. I was hoping to make it longer, but that is obviously beyond their capabilities at the moment -glares at friends- But meh. I don't know how long the next chapter will be in coming … but I'm sure I can manage to blackmail them with something. But thank you all for being so patient. I am really sorry.