Bel-bel catches Arthur and Roland sneaking back into the house late at night. She reveals that she and Jeannie used to sneak out as well in their youth. Bel-bel assures the boys she won't tell their parents, as she understands wanting adventure and understands their situation, having been caught sneaking out herself as a child. She promises to keep their late-night excursion a secret.
The merry wives of windsor - william shakespeareLibripass
When a new play was required at short notice for a court occasion in 1597, Shakespeare created The Merry Wives of Windsor, a warm-hearted and spirited "citizen comedy" filled with boisterous action, situational...
The document describes a speech given by a Shogun to rally his army to go to war against rival factions in order to unite the land under a single banner. It discusses the failures of previous rulers, including elves, kings, and other families, and argues that it is time for the army of Xian-an to take control of their own destiny. The Shogun delivers an inspiring yet terrifying speech to prepare the men for battle and conquest.
The document introduces an "Average Family" legacy challenge being played with sims named Daxton and Oriana Average. Daxton is boring but neat, while Oriana is obsessed with pets. They have three newborn kittens - Inky, Jazz, and Kazoo. Daxton gets promotions at work but is very dull. Oriana almost burns down the house. She gets pregnant to continue the legacy while caring for the kittens.
The document provides an update on the story of Arthur and Roland, twin brothers attending a private school. Roland is pursuing a romance with Cecilia, the mayor's daughter also attending the school. During history class, their eccentric professor assigns the class an unusual project. Later, Roland continues trying to woo Cecilia in the library, engaging her in a philosophical debate about romance. Meanwhile, Arthur's father trains him in swordsmanship, praising his quick learning.
Snow and Patrick's children Toro and Arie start their day getting ready for school. It is Arie's first day of school, and Snow reminds Toro to help his sister if needed, though Arie says she does not want Toro following her. At school, Arie teases Toro by calling him "Tory," which he does not like. Snow hopes the kids do not kill each other. Patrick comments that the house seems quiet without the children, especially hoping Toro and Arie do not have gym class together. The author notes receiving another gypsy lamp, meaning the White family will get a bigger house sooner than expected.
The White Legacy--Generation 2, College (Part 1)Keika20
Toro Notoro White is a legacy heir attending college. He meets and begins dating Aubrey Cho, despite her being a cow mascot. His sister Arie also moves in. Tensions rise between Aubrey and Arie, as Arie finds Aubrey rude and attention-seeking, while Aubrey pulls pranks. The two get in a heated argument, straining the household dynamics as Toro tries to mediate between them.
This document provides context for a collection of poems written by Alexander Adams Blackie in the form of dramatic monologues where each poem features a historical personality expressing their thoughts. It introduces Blackie and discusses ottava rima, the poetic form used. Examples of the 8 line stanza structure with a rhyme scheme of abababcc are provided. The document also shares testimonials praising Blackie's poetry and provides samples of his work, including the beginning of his poem "The Odyssey Rima".
Toro returns home from college and is excited to see his family and fiancée Brie. They have their wedding in the new family chapel built by the Author. However, on the day of Arie's graduation party, Brie becomes sick, though Toro insists she is not pregnant. Meanwhile, Arie moves into her own house in the neighborhood after graduating, choosing a modest home over a large mansion, and tells the Author she does not see children in her future.
The merry wives of windsor - william shakespeareLibripass
When a new play was required at short notice for a court occasion in 1597, Shakespeare created The Merry Wives of Windsor, a warm-hearted and spirited "citizen comedy" filled with boisterous action, situational...
The document describes a speech given by a Shogun to rally his army to go to war against rival factions in order to unite the land under a single banner. It discusses the failures of previous rulers, including elves, kings, and other families, and argues that it is time for the army of Xian-an to take control of their own destiny. The Shogun delivers an inspiring yet terrifying speech to prepare the men for battle and conquest.
The document introduces an "Average Family" legacy challenge being played with sims named Daxton and Oriana Average. Daxton is boring but neat, while Oriana is obsessed with pets. They have three newborn kittens - Inky, Jazz, and Kazoo. Daxton gets promotions at work but is very dull. Oriana almost burns down the house. She gets pregnant to continue the legacy while caring for the kittens.
The document provides an update on the story of Arthur and Roland, twin brothers attending a private school. Roland is pursuing a romance with Cecilia, the mayor's daughter also attending the school. During history class, their eccentric professor assigns the class an unusual project. Later, Roland continues trying to woo Cecilia in the library, engaging her in a philosophical debate about romance. Meanwhile, Arthur's father trains him in swordsmanship, praising his quick learning.
Snow and Patrick's children Toro and Arie start their day getting ready for school. It is Arie's first day of school, and Snow reminds Toro to help his sister if needed, though Arie says she does not want Toro following her. At school, Arie teases Toro by calling him "Tory," which he does not like. Snow hopes the kids do not kill each other. Patrick comments that the house seems quiet without the children, especially hoping Toro and Arie do not have gym class together. The author notes receiving another gypsy lamp, meaning the White family will get a bigger house sooner than expected.
The White Legacy--Generation 2, College (Part 1)Keika20
Toro Notoro White is a legacy heir attending college. He meets and begins dating Aubrey Cho, despite her being a cow mascot. His sister Arie also moves in. Tensions rise between Aubrey and Arie, as Arie finds Aubrey rude and attention-seeking, while Aubrey pulls pranks. The two get in a heated argument, straining the household dynamics as Toro tries to mediate between them.
This document provides context for a collection of poems written by Alexander Adams Blackie in the form of dramatic monologues where each poem features a historical personality expressing their thoughts. It introduces Blackie and discusses ottava rima, the poetic form used. Examples of the 8 line stanza structure with a rhyme scheme of abababcc are provided. The document also shares testimonials praising Blackie's poetry and provides samples of his work, including the beginning of his poem "The Odyssey Rima".
Toro returns home from college and is excited to see his family and fiancée Brie. They have their wedding in the new family chapel built by the Author. However, on the day of Arie's graduation party, Brie becomes sick, though Toro insists she is not pregnant. Meanwhile, Arie moves into her own house in the neighborhood after graduating, choosing a modest home over a large mansion, and tells the Author she does not see children in her future.
This document is an introduction to a collection of letters purportedly written by a cat named Pussy to her young owner Helen. It provides background on Pussy, describing her as a clever gray tiger-striped cat who liked to play hide and seek. It says Helen received the letters from her mother while away on a trip and believed they were truly written by Pussy herself. The introduction characterizes Pussy's personality and habits, and recounts how she eventually grew old and fat before drowning in a mill pond, to Helen's great sadness.
Patrick White, the founder's husband and grandfather to the family, passes away peacefully in his sleep at Snow's gravesite. He says goodbye to each family member, expressing his love and wishing them happiness. Patrick is unafraid to meet the Grim Reaper and joins Snow in the afterlife, reuniting with his beloved wife. His passing is felt deeply by the family, but they find solace that he is now at peace with Snow.
The Transforming Alphabetacy - Chapter 2darkangel985
This is the second chapter of my Transformers themed Alphabetacy in the Sims 2. I suggest reading the first chapter if you haven't already or visit the topic at boolprop.com. I have a heirpoll there, but also accept votes on here.
Toro calls his sons Cygnus and Par to an important meeting to announce that he has not yet decided which of his children will become the heir to the family legacy. With Cygnus and Par leaving for college soon, and the younger siblings Dez and Merry still children, Toro wants to wait until all siblings are teenagers to make a fair decision. He promises to announce his choice before Cygnus and Par graduate.
Bel Cantanti Opera will be presenting two performances of Snow Maiden by Rimsky-Korsakov on February 13 and 15 at the Randolph Road Theater in Silver Spring, MD. They will also be presenting Princess of the Csardas. The document provides lyrics and summaries for several songs from Princess of the Csardas, which tell a story of lovers Sylva and Edwin whose relationship faces opposition from Edwin's family who want him to marry his cousin instead.
Merry moves into a large, extravagant manor-style home that the author had previously built for another family but was now available. Updates are provided on the families of Cygnus, Par, and Arc. Cygnus and his wife Elle have several children together. Par marries Emily and they start a business together, later having a son. Arc marries Anne but is wary about having children due to losing immortality. This concludes the updates on the third generation of spares.
The document is a transcript from the Queen Bee Challenge, a Sims challenge where the player controls a family. It introduces the characters, including siblings Xanthe, Emerald, Dylan and Nolan. Xanthe is the nicest while Emerald is the meanest. The family deals with pregnancies, relationships and the kids growing up, with some siblings like Xanthe showing unexpected kindness despite her Pleasure aspiration.
This document provides background information on the novel Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert. It introduces the protagonist Charles Bovary and describes his upbringing in a rural Norman village as the son of a retired surgeon. It details Charles' early education, from his first day at school where he was mocked for his name, to being sent to boarding school in Rouen by his parents so that he could study medicine. The summary establishes Charles Bovary as the main character who the novel will explore.
This sonnet describes moments after dreaming of being with one's beloved. When waking from these dreams, the speaker is filled with fascination as they remember the rare beauty of their beloved's eyes, mouth, and smile which once brought them wisdom and comfort. However, upon waking to the truth and turning from the tremendous lie of sleep, the speaker watches as the roses of the day grow deeper in color, a metaphor for moving further from the dream and closer to reality without their beloved.
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves is a story from the Arabian Nights about Ali Baba, a poor woodcutter, who discovers a cave containing treasure belonging to a group of forty thieves. One day while gathering wood, Ali Baba hides in a tree to avoid a band of horsemen who turn out to be the forty thieves. He watches them open the cave with the magic words "Open Sesame" and later uses the words himself to enter the cave and take some of the treasure. However, his greedy brother Cassim learns of the treasure and goes to the cave but cannot remember the magic words to exit, and is killed by the thieves when they return. Ali Baba buries his brother and continues taking from
This chapter introduces several new sims attending university, including Hadrian Toyonaga and his brothers Cestus and Benjamin. It provides brief backstories for each, such as Hadrian dating a forum moderator and Benjamin going on a date arranged by a gypsy matchmaker. The chapter focuses on dorm life, with Roche Buccaneer and his cousin Nala discussing Roche's curse that prevents him from having children until it is broken. Nala offers to help Roche with breaking the curse.
The document is a collection of journal entries from a man serving in the military. It describes his homesickness, loneliness, dreams about a man named Robert Austen, and his concern that his quick healing and unusual eye color are attracting attention from his fellow soldiers. He wonders about his mysterious parentage and hopes he doesn't have to explain the anomalies about himself.
Dickens wrote this satirical ballad parodying a popular ditty about an "old English gentleman" to criticize the recently elected Tory government. The ballad sarcastically praises the "fine old English Tory times" of excessive spending, harsh laws and punishments, censorship, and economic hardship, longing for their return. It describes these times as oppressive but ultimately passing away as tolerance grows stronger.
This summary provides an overview of the Twilight novel by Stephenie Meyer in 3 sentences:
The novel introduces Bella Swan, a 17-year-old who moves from sunny Phoenix, Arizona to rainy Forks, Washington to live with her father. In Forks, Bella finds herself intrigued by Edward Cullen, a handsome but mysterious classmate who she later discovers is a vampire. Their romance blossoms but is threatened by dangers from other vampires, as Bella and Edward struggle to balance their love with the risk that being together poses to Bella's life.
Fairytale Finders: A Disney Princess Challenge, Snow White 5animeangel1983
The document describes an empty nester mother struggling to let her children leave the nest but knowing it's necessary for them to grow up. It then shifts to discussing strange occurrences with an aurora and beings coming for the family. The mother is worried about who they are after this time. Her son goes to confront them and later communicates that the beings just wanted a royal crystal from their moon that was scattered across the galaxy. The document provides insights into each family member and their next steps as the triplets graduate and begin to move out on their own.
The passage introduces Alison, the young wife of the Carpenter. Chaucer provides vivid descriptions painting her as a beautiful yet simple country girl through natural imagery comparisons. However, her expensive silk dresses and jewelry seem unusual for a carpenter's wife, perhaps suggesting she has ambitions beyond her station. The Carpenter is portrayed as jealous and seeing her as a "caged animal" due to her youth and wild nature. Nicholas is set up as a potential rival for her affections through his skills in courtly romance and secret love.
The fact that Cesario and Sebastian are interchangeable for Olivia seems to say a few things about love and marriage in the play:
1. Love and attraction are somewhat superficial, based more on outward appearance and charm rather than deeper knowledge of character. Olivia falls for Cesario/Sebastian primarily because of their good looks and witty conversation, without truly knowing who they are.
2. Marriage in this society was partly a social/political arrangement rather than a matter of deep emotional connection. Olivia needs to marry to maintain her household and station, so she latches onto the first eligible bachelor who shows interest in her.
3. Genuine love and compatibility are not necessarily the primary factors in choosing a
This document provides 3 stories about characters in a fictional world: Robert Mercator goes on an awkward but enjoyable first date with a woman named Meadow Pederson after being tricked by his siblings into calling a matchmaker; Ysabel Mercator finishes her studies and art degree, then travels to visit her childhood sweetheart Lenard Labouis and his parents at their country manor; The stories are presented as lighthearted tales of romance within this fictional world.
A Piratical Legacy Chapter 9 - College Daze Part 2purplebunnysarah
This document summarizes events in the lives of characters from A Piratical Legacy. It describes Celeste giving birth to twin boys and Other-Alan giving birth as well after being turned into a woman. Queen Ivy seeks a prince consort and offers various characters positions in her royal court, while Toni finds love with a Roman named Publius. Eddie considers hybridizing humans with tigers.
This document is an introduction to a collection of letters purportedly written by a cat named Pussy to her young owner Helen. It provides background on Pussy, describing her as a clever gray tiger-striped cat who liked to play hide and seek. It says Helen received the letters from her mother while away on a trip and believed they were truly written by Pussy herself. The introduction characterizes Pussy's personality and habits, and recounts how she eventually grew old and fat before drowning in a mill pond, to Helen's great sadness.
Patrick White, the founder's husband and grandfather to the family, passes away peacefully in his sleep at Snow's gravesite. He says goodbye to each family member, expressing his love and wishing them happiness. Patrick is unafraid to meet the Grim Reaper and joins Snow in the afterlife, reuniting with his beloved wife. His passing is felt deeply by the family, but they find solace that he is now at peace with Snow.
The Transforming Alphabetacy - Chapter 2darkangel985
This is the second chapter of my Transformers themed Alphabetacy in the Sims 2. I suggest reading the first chapter if you haven't already or visit the topic at boolprop.com. I have a heirpoll there, but also accept votes on here.
Toro calls his sons Cygnus and Par to an important meeting to announce that he has not yet decided which of his children will become the heir to the family legacy. With Cygnus and Par leaving for college soon, and the younger siblings Dez and Merry still children, Toro wants to wait until all siblings are teenagers to make a fair decision. He promises to announce his choice before Cygnus and Par graduate.
Bel Cantanti Opera will be presenting two performances of Snow Maiden by Rimsky-Korsakov on February 13 and 15 at the Randolph Road Theater in Silver Spring, MD. They will also be presenting Princess of the Csardas. The document provides lyrics and summaries for several songs from Princess of the Csardas, which tell a story of lovers Sylva and Edwin whose relationship faces opposition from Edwin's family who want him to marry his cousin instead.
Merry moves into a large, extravagant manor-style home that the author had previously built for another family but was now available. Updates are provided on the families of Cygnus, Par, and Arc. Cygnus and his wife Elle have several children together. Par marries Emily and they start a business together, later having a son. Arc marries Anne but is wary about having children due to losing immortality. This concludes the updates on the third generation of spares.
The document is a transcript from the Queen Bee Challenge, a Sims challenge where the player controls a family. It introduces the characters, including siblings Xanthe, Emerald, Dylan and Nolan. Xanthe is the nicest while Emerald is the meanest. The family deals with pregnancies, relationships and the kids growing up, with some siblings like Xanthe showing unexpected kindness despite her Pleasure aspiration.
This document provides background information on the novel Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert. It introduces the protagonist Charles Bovary and describes his upbringing in a rural Norman village as the son of a retired surgeon. It details Charles' early education, from his first day at school where he was mocked for his name, to being sent to boarding school in Rouen by his parents so that he could study medicine. The summary establishes Charles Bovary as the main character who the novel will explore.
This sonnet describes moments after dreaming of being with one's beloved. When waking from these dreams, the speaker is filled with fascination as they remember the rare beauty of their beloved's eyes, mouth, and smile which once brought them wisdom and comfort. However, upon waking to the truth and turning from the tremendous lie of sleep, the speaker watches as the roses of the day grow deeper in color, a metaphor for moving further from the dream and closer to reality without their beloved.
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves is a story from the Arabian Nights about Ali Baba, a poor woodcutter, who discovers a cave containing treasure belonging to a group of forty thieves. One day while gathering wood, Ali Baba hides in a tree to avoid a band of horsemen who turn out to be the forty thieves. He watches them open the cave with the magic words "Open Sesame" and later uses the words himself to enter the cave and take some of the treasure. However, his greedy brother Cassim learns of the treasure and goes to the cave but cannot remember the magic words to exit, and is killed by the thieves when they return. Ali Baba buries his brother and continues taking from
This chapter introduces several new sims attending university, including Hadrian Toyonaga and his brothers Cestus and Benjamin. It provides brief backstories for each, such as Hadrian dating a forum moderator and Benjamin going on a date arranged by a gypsy matchmaker. The chapter focuses on dorm life, with Roche Buccaneer and his cousin Nala discussing Roche's curse that prevents him from having children until it is broken. Nala offers to help Roche with breaking the curse.
The document is a collection of journal entries from a man serving in the military. It describes his homesickness, loneliness, dreams about a man named Robert Austen, and his concern that his quick healing and unusual eye color are attracting attention from his fellow soldiers. He wonders about his mysterious parentage and hopes he doesn't have to explain the anomalies about himself.
Dickens wrote this satirical ballad parodying a popular ditty about an "old English gentleman" to criticize the recently elected Tory government. The ballad sarcastically praises the "fine old English Tory times" of excessive spending, harsh laws and punishments, censorship, and economic hardship, longing for their return. It describes these times as oppressive but ultimately passing away as tolerance grows stronger.
This summary provides an overview of the Twilight novel by Stephenie Meyer in 3 sentences:
The novel introduces Bella Swan, a 17-year-old who moves from sunny Phoenix, Arizona to rainy Forks, Washington to live with her father. In Forks, Bella finds herself intrigued by Edward Cullen, a handsome but mysterious classmate who she later discovers is a vampire. Their romance blossoms but is threatened by dangers from other vampires, as Bella and Edward struggle to balance their love with the risk that being together poses to Bella's life.
Fairytale Finders: A Disney Princess Challenge, Snow White 5animeangel1983
The document describes an empty nester mother struggling to let her children leave the nest but knowing it's necessary for them to grow up. It then shifts to discussing strange occurrences with an aurora and beings coming for the family. The mother is worried about who they are after this time. Her son goes to confront them and later communicates that the beings just wanted a royal crystal from their moon that was scattered across the galaxy. The document provides insights into each family member and their next steps as the triplets graduate and begin to move out on their own.
The passage introduces Alison, the young wife of the Carpenter. Chaucer provides vivid descriptions painting her as a beautiful yet simple country girl through natural imagery comparisons. However, her expensive silk dresses and jewelry seem unusual for a carpenter's wife, perhaps suggesting she has ambitions beyond her station. The Carpenter is portrayed as jealous and seeing her as a "caged animal" due to her youth and wild nature. Nicholas is set up as a potential rival for her affections through his skills in courtly romance and secret love.
The fact that Cesario and Sebastian are interchangeable for Olivia seems to say a few things about love and marriage in the play:
1. Love and attraction are somewhat superficial, based more on outward appearance and charm rather than deeper knowledge of character. Olivia falls for Cesario/Sebastian primarily because of their good looks and witty conversation, without truly knowing who they are.
2. Marriage in this society was partly a social/political arrangement rather than a matter of deep emotional connection. Olivia needs to marry to maintain her household and station, so she latches onto the first eligible bachelor who shows interest in her.
3. Genuine love and compatibility are not necessarily the primary factors in choosing a
This document provides 3 stories about characters in a fictional world: Robert Mercator goes on an awkward but enjoyable first date with a woman named Meadow Pederson after being tricked by his siblings into calling a matchmaker; Ysabel Mercator finishes her studies and art degree, then travels to visit her childhood sweetheart Lenard Labouis and his parents at their country manor; The stories are presented as lighthearted tales of romance within this fictional world.
A Piratical Legacy Chapter 9 - College Daze Part 2purplebunnysarah
This document summarizes events in the lives of characters from A Piratical Legacy. It describes Celeste giving birth to twin boys and Other-Alan giving birth as well after being turned into a woman. Queen Ivy seeks a prince consort and offers various characters positions in her royal court, while Toni finds love with a Roman named Publius. Eddie considers hybridizing humans with tigers.
This chapter provides an update on the extended Buccaneer pirate family tree and introduces several new characters. Ivy continues expanding her royal harem and running her clothing store, while her son Bart tries to discover the identity of his real father. Meanwhile, Pao and Jack discuss a new business proposition involving the sale of counterfeit goods.
Mr. Severus Rutherford provides a recap of the ongoing saga of the Norrington family to the narrator. He describes each of the Norrington children - the eldest son Asher who shows promise, the adopted son Trace who keeps to himself, the daughter Abigail who is becoming a young lady, the daughter Lora who will make a dutiful wife, the daughter Alice who is more intelligent than her siblings, and the baby Annie. He then discusses how the Norrington patriarch Stuart had the headmaster over for dinner in an attempt to get his children into private school, led by Asher's charm and wit. In the end, the children are accepted to the school.
Cory Vetinari, the heir of the Uglacy household, passed away at the age of 75 days. He leaves money to various family members in his will, including larger sums to his daughter Coco and grandson Archie. Cory had pursued several lifetime wants related to dating and pleasure over his lifetime. His death brings sadness to his family, though Archie is particularly distraught by the loss of his grandfather. Cory's legacy and distinctive features continue on in the Uglacy bloodline.
Alice gives a makeover to Jane Stacks in an attempt to help her get the attention of Castor Nova, the hottest guy on campus. During their makeover session, Jane expresses doubts but Alice insists her visions have shown Jane and Castor together. After the transformation, Jane gains confidence and calls Castor over. When he sees the new Jane, Castor tells her he has had feelings for her since they met in a coffee shop. Their conversation turns romantic.
This document provides an introduction to the Sheroe family legacy. It describes the founding father, Tols Sheroe, moving to a new town with no money and meeting his wife Lenna. Together they had three children - Aaron, Adam and Alex. The story follows the family through marriages, births and the children growing up. It teases that one of the three children will be chosen as the heir to continue the Sheroe legacy, but does not reveal which one. The summary provides high-level context about the family and sets up intrigue around which child will become the heir.
Indy pledges in his cousins Jordan and Cam to placehold Havelock House after Gen 5 graduates college. It is revealed that Cam is gay and has developed strong feelings for Rocky upon meeting him, much to the author's surprise since Rocky is not a Romance sim. StyxLady, mother of Jordan and Cam, writes the popular legacy Just Another Legacy.
This chapter provides updates on several generations of the Vetinari Legacy family. It describes interactions between siblings Archie and Xander, as well as conversations between Spider Jerusalem and Sycamore about past relationships. The chapter also shares news of new babies born to the Prettacy family and career progress for Topher.
The document discusses the plans of Gina and her daughter Opal to kidnap a member of the Lynn legacy family and bring them to their neighborhood to gain power. Opal outlines a plan to become a good witch to help befriend a spare or spare of a spare from the Lynn family, and if anyone gets in her way she will kill them, believing their family should have the power to kill with their minds alone by the fourth generation. The document raises doubts about flaws in both Gina and Opal's plans.
Mary has just given birth to her second child, Edward Buccaneer. Meanwhile, Alan continues to stare strangely at walls and objects in the house. Elise complains about being perpetually pregnant as a legacy character. Celeste has now started attending private school.
The document provides background on several characters in the story. It introduces Sister Clara, the matron of an orphanage on the Isle that is struggling financially and in disrepair. It describes some of the orphan children, including Johannine who goes by Jo. Mr. Ruleroftheworld arrives to adopt a child, and despite Jo's mischievous nature, chooses to adopt her. Meanwhile, Roland has fallen in love with Cecilia, the daughter of the Mayor, but his father Damian forbids the relationship and insists Roland and Arthur leave for college away from her family.
The Tin Woodman tells his life story to Woot the Wanderer. He was originally a woodcutter named Nick Chopper who fell in love with a girl named Nimmie Amee. However, the Wicked Witch of the East, who enslaved Nimmie Amee, was angry about their relationship. She enchanted his axe so it cut off his legs, arms, and eventually his entire body. But his friend the tinsmith replaced each body part with tin, so he became the Tin Woodman. Despite becoming fully tin, Nimmie Amee still wished to marry him, angering the Witch further.
Mrs. Stanley, whose son Oliver died during World War I, visits Albert Bullivant to learn more about her son's last day onboard a ship. Albert is hesitant to discuss that day but agrees to speak with Mrs. Stanley. He tells her that Oliver's last words were about returning home to Wales and his mother. When Mrs. Stanley asks if Oliver was frightened, Albert admits that he was, and that they were all afraid as they were sent to fight in another country after hoping the war would be over.
A Piratical Legacy Chapter 12 - Curse? What Curse?purplebunnysarah
The Fitzhugh family is under a curse that is causing mysterious deaths. Captain Jack Fitzhugh, the family ghost, insists the curse killed Ivy's latest lover. Meanwhile, grandson Bart encourages cousin Wedge not to anger their ghostly grandfather. Family member Alan has hired a detective to investigate the curse and deaths related to the counterfeit pearl syndicate.
This summary provides an overview of the key events from Ruth's (un)Officially Wacky Boolprop Challenge rebuild:
1) Ruth had to rebuild the entire neighborhood after it was destroyed. This involved bringing back ghosts and re-killing live versions of deceased Sims.
2) Old Adam was resurrected after Olga rolled a Want to do so. His lifebar was reset using a Bone Phone.
3) The household and businesses were reestablished. Pitti-Sing taught Deadeye to study. Leila's career is progressing while Abhijeet replenishes potions. Rose and Dmitri had another toddler.
4) Updates were provided
Xander and his siblings are hanging out at home. Xander earns nice points and falls in love, becoming platinum. Archie brings friends home from school. Fiona brings Mitch home but they have little chemistry due to her inherited nice points. Reed has nice points and more chemistry with Fiona. Simon scores his first kiss but reacts poorly. Becca wants a cute boy.
Queen Ann of Oogaboo decides to conquer the Land of Oz after her sister mocks her tiny kingdom. She recruits all 18 men of Oogaboo to join her army by promising high ranks. Most become Generals, Colonels, or Majors to convince them. The last recruit, Jo Files, insists on being the sole Private Soldier so he can fight on the front lines and become a hero. Queen Ann agrees, seeing Files as the warrior she needs for her ambitious plan to take over Oz.
The document provides backstory on the royal family of King Eric and Queen Abigail. It introduces their sons Prince Thomas and Prince Henry. It then describes Don Lorenzo returning from Italy with his new wife Contessa Francesca, who is pregnant. The Queen helps introduce Contessa Francesca to society by inviting her to a garden party. The party is a success and helps the Contessa feel welcomed.
The story describes a legendary time when four powerful beings known as the Four ruled over the Isla and its magical powers. However, one of the Four, Nalaithe, became corrupted with malice and used her power over fire to wage war. She turned many humans against the elves and drove the elves from their homeland. Though Nalaithe was ultimately defeated, it came at great cost to both elves and humans. Many elves then left the Isla by ship, never to return, leaving the land in the hands of humans from that point on.
This document provides backstory for the Elfin city of Elfinar and the Elven rulers known as the Council of Hallows. It describes Elfinar in its prime as a fair and prosperous city, governed by the wise Elven king Mirinos and three other Elven lords. However, one of the four begins to turn her heart away, foreshadowing future conflict. The document also introduces the twin boys Isildur and Anarion and their family, including stories told to the boys by their mother.
Gavin Newson is on trial for treason against the newly crowned King Arthur. He is accused of illegally supplying weapons to the Xianxi army and plotting to destabilize the government. Though he claims Mr. Goodytwoshoes is the true culprit, witnesses provide damning testimony against Gavin, including revealing that he attempted to silence women by falsely arresting and threatening them. Cecilia Goodytwoshoes confirms Gavin overstepped his role working for her father and took unauthorized actions on his own. The trial appears to be going very badly for the defendant.
This document summarizes Hyacinth Lyn Chang's first few days as a student at Academie Le Tour. She is adjusting to college life, making new friends like Suzanne who helps her navigate social situations, and struggling with her class assignments and bills as she awaits subsidy money from her employer Meridia Inc. In her first week, Hyacinth receives a concerning late-night phone call from her boss inquiring about her "successful incorporation" at the university.
The document summarizes the history and political situation of the fictional Isle. It describes how the Isle was originally divided between four dominions according to the Treaty of Elfinar. However, over time greed and a desire for power led to conflict. The current Shogun of Xianxi now aims to conquer the entire Isle, but three brothers, Arthur, Robert, and Roland, recognize the need to take action to prevent total domination by the Shogun.
Hyacinth Lyn Chang interviews for financial assistance from Meridia Real Estates and Services Inc. run by the eccentric "Officious Bureaucrat". He proposes sending her to college, then exiling her to the isolated town of Driftwood to start a "Legacy" of having many children over nine generations for the corporation's entertainment. Hyacinth reluctantly agrees to the unconventional deal to pursue her dreams against her family's wishes.
The document provides a summary of multiple stories within the fictional world of the Lords of the Isle. It begins with the story of Mariana, a gypsy child who asks her mother to tell her a story about their people. Her mother tells her the story of a woman named the Traveller who crashed on the Isle with her family. Only the Traveller survived, and was taken in by the gypsy tribe. She eventually fell in love and joined their people. It then shifts to the story of Roland, who is shown a magical orb by a hooded man that allows him to see different worlds and times. Finally, it provides a brief glimpse into the dream of Cecilia Goodytwoshoes, where
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Sister Clara runs an orphanage but is facing financial difficulties that may force her to close it down. She receives a surprising phone call that leads to her and the children getting a new, much larger home complete with facilities to help care for the children. It is revealed that a mysterious benefactor, who is implied to be the ruler of the island, has provided this new home and funding to allow the orphanage to continue operating.
Sister Clara runs an orphanage but is facing financial difficulties that may force her to close it down. She receives a surprising phone call that leads to her and the children getting a new, much larger home complete with facilities to help care for the children. It is revealed that a mysterious benefactor, who is implied to be the ruler of the island, has provided this new home and funding to allow the orphanage to continue operating.
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2. Hey, hey! Welcome ( back , I assume) to the Lords of the Isle , the Legacy story that thinks it is way cool to parody Tolkien and Lewis. Oh, and one that aims to produce ten generations of strong male heirs to fight the final battle between Good and Evil. Now, I haven't really written that much yet, so I don't quite think that a recap is in order. However, if you do not recognize this idiot, and if you have no idea at all who those peepz in the front cover are, then may I suggest that you read my earlier chapters? Increase my readership, fan mail, and all. (Wait a minute. Bel-bel is jumping on puddles. Princesses do not jump on puddles!)
3. Everything changed with the defeat of the Enemy at the Black Castle. After long years of fear and repression, the people were able to set aside their pitchforks and partisans, locking these in their dusty storerooms, and live in peace. The good men and their wives were finally free to sit quietly on their benches (preferably by the fireplace) and enjoy the luxurious leisure of reading.
4. The youth found themselves free to go about at night, provided only that they ask for their parents' permission. Moreover, with the road cleared of highway robbers and other such dark portents, they began adorning themselves with expensive jewelry even while abroad. The parents allowed this, too, as long as the necklaces and rings were not their own.
5. Indeed people began to believe that Evil was forever defeated, and that the Isla was come to a New Age far brighter than what the Old promised, an age of peace and prosperity unending. If only that were the case.
6. For even though he could no longer assume the fair form of living men and sally forth in broad daylight, Alfonso, who had styled himself as Count of the Isla after the manner of his noble father, was still alive. And he was biding his time.
7. But more imminent still was the Xianxi threat. The aging Shogun, seeing an opportunity present itself in Alfonso's defeat, decided that his time had, at last, come. He believed that he only had to stretch his hands to establish his supremacy over the whole Isla. And in time, he would seize the chance with both hands.
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9. “ But it is impossible. Horseless carriages cannot go anywhere, for one,” Roland remarked. Then, he took his horse and did an imitation of Arthur's flying carriage before, with a crashing sound, he plunged it headfirst into the ground. He then added, “And there are no flying horses. And if carriages cannot move without horses, then how much more possible is a flying horseless carriage?” Arthur found an easy refutation, however. “Hmmm... but this is the Elf-King's chariot,” he replied. “Have you not read the ancient legends? Elves are masters of craft and lore. They can do anything .”
10. But Roland had a last point. “Yea, but are Elves not exactly that? Legends? And even if they were not, they have gone away a long, long time ago. They sailed out to Sea just before the men Beyond-the-Sea came. Face it, Artie. Flying carriages are not within the circles of this world. They cannot exist, unless perhaps in dreams.”
11. “ Then something must be wrong with this world, Roland,” Arthur sighed as he abandoned the Elf-King's chariot and began playing with his toy castle, lifting up the old King and the young Prince. “ Why should not horseless carriages fly? Why should dreams remain unreal?”
12. “ And so... as Heir,” Arthur continued slowly...
13. “ Why should I not... you know... change things? “ Why should we all not... well... build a better world?”
14. Humbler though his dreams and wishes were, Roland never did find an answer to his brother's last question. “ Aye. That... that would be nice,” he agreed.
16. Carefree little Arthur was very exhilarated about growing up. For one thing, he was taller now, and taller people could do so much taller things. Moreover, now that he was at the height of his youth, Arthur realized he could deal with other people in a wider range than before. And lastly, he could finally work on his dream. “ Now let us go forth and build that better world!” Arthur dreamt of becoming the Isla's Mayor.
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18. Arthur and Roland were not the only ones growing up that day, however. At the same time Robert successfully managed to transition into a fair-faced toddler.
19. But to spite his winsome appearance, Robert was... well, he was not truly difficult, no, but... “ The Queen told the Princess to remove her slippers before-- Robert? Are you even listening?” For Robert had just seen Arthur and Roland's old toys. “Bunny! Play now?” “ Oh, what must we do with you, honey?”
20. “ Sometimes I suspect your Papa is spoiling you overmuch whenever I am not looking.”
21. And indeed Damian spent much time with his youngest. He insisted that he himself would teach the young one how to walk and talk, among others. Why Damian took to Robert so well could perhaps be inferred on that time he set the toddler upon the privy. “ Quite the learner, eh?” Damian approvingly commented as Robert obligingly sat and used the toilet. “Why, you were just as quick on the uptake as Jeannie back then! Hah, you two even look so much alike--”
22. Damian stopped. Thinking about his lost daughter hurt. Sensing that he was, perhaps, partly to blame was a stake driven into his heart.
23. “ I just do not understand why everyone is acting peculiar of late.” “ Peculiar?” It was all Arthur could do to prevent his eyebrows from rising. “Do say on, brother.”
24. “ There I was minding my own business-- pray not snort, brother; the fairer gender IS my business –- Anyway, there I was minding my own business, charming sister Bel-Bel's sweet little friend, when I saw Papa stop by the family portraits.”
25. “ Oh, you know, those portraits Papa and Mama painted for each other ages ago. Well, the natural thing to do would be to look and then discuss their aesthetics, and then laugh or something to that effect. But Papa merely stared blankly for an hour or two.”
26. “ It was no wonder Robert was able to sneak out on his own and... well... explore a bit, take in the view. That kind of thing.” “ Sure you are not doing anything... peculiar, yourself?” “ Roland's reply was as airy as it was dignified. Not really.”
27. “ And come to think of it,” Roland went on at length, “Even you are acting strange these days. Yea, they say the stars provide good counsel, but really, Artie, by the looks of it you consult the stars even on simple matters. You gaze at the stars overmuch, and I doubt you are asking for guidance on whether to choose salmon over turkey.”
28. “ At least I am not strange enough to drive away sister Bel-bel's friends,” Arthur countered. “ Those were male friends, brother. It is our manifest duty as men and brethren to drive away sister's suitors.”
29. “ But I digress. (By the way, good effort distracting me, Artie, but not quite.) My point still stands: you are all acting strange ever since sister Jeannie left.”
30. “ Maybe it is because Jeannie is missing,” Arthur supplied. And in a more serious, less assured tone, “She hasn't been seen for quite some time now. Papa is especially worried. I am worried.” “ Oi, I am worried too, as you must know,” Roland said. “But let us be pragmatic, Artie. We have to go on. If anything, I at least can tell that Jeannie is all right by herself, wherever she is.”
31. Still, tension was etched on Arthur's face, so Roland attempted to turn towards the lighter side of things. “But of course, dear brother mine,” he continued, using now his most roguishly charming knight's-voice, “This has all been a long prelude for an attempt to get you into going out with me. Popularity and Romance people like us were made for the outdoors. And this night feels like a mighty fine one, too.”
32. “ Erm... do you mean we... er... sneak out?” Arthur stammered s he edged away from his twin. “But I do not think... er... that is to say... well... Papa and Mama would not... Really, Roland, this is an outright violation you are planning and I will in no way condone it.” “ Well then, suit yourself,” Roland shook his shoulders nonchalantly.
33. Some time later... “ This is... awesome!” Arthur grinned. “ Do not make me say, 'I told you so', brother. Besides, we are only just beginning. I have a place in mind that you may like.”
34. “ Why not? ”Roland answered Arthur's blank look. “It is just as good a place as any to make best friends.” “ And a good place to meet Naoko, no doubt.” “ That is true, as well.” “ A Xianxi Sake house?”
35. “ Well, is she here?” Arthur inquired through gritted teeth. It was just as well that Roland could not hide his disappointment. “Er... not really.” “ Can we go, then? I do not mingle with the dead. No offense,” Arthur added to the undead lady beside him.
36. “ None taken. When you suddenly learn you're the mother of Ugly, nothing affects you anymore,” came the drunken reply. “La di da. Besides, I'm not the one with a juggling idiot of a brother.” That was Arthur's cue to leave. With face covered.
37. “ The Savage Bear Pub,” Arthur read slowly and clearly. “What is it with you and pubs, Roland?” “ I have no idea. Drawn to it like bees are to honey.”
38. “ Still, nice bear figure.” The Heir nodded to the pub's wooden bear sentinel. “ Yeah. Quite groovy, huh?” The redheaded girl agreed. It was Roland's turn to speak. “Yea. Nice... waist... umm... that is to say... er... bear. Yea.”
39. But instead of drowning the rather awkward incident with spirits, Arthur decided instead to distract himself with the dart board. He missed terribly.
40. Roland decided to pursue his... for want of a better term... quest. He caught up with the red-headed rose-cheeked gypsy at the poker table with a stern-looking woman whose face could just be as crumpled as her bot... Roland would not dare say. Pretty gypsy girl went away soon after, however.
41. Evil crumpled lady taking away his lifetime savings did not help Roland's case, either.
42. And a clothes store was only ever a clothes store. “ Find anything?” Arthur called out as he walked his way out of the shop. “ Hmm... peacock statue is nice. ...All right, let us tarry not.”
43. But just before the twins decided to call it a day, Roland insisted that they ought to go to St. Cecilia's Chapel. “It is the newest place in town, you know,” he informed Arthur just as he scanned the view: flowers, wedding arch, altar, marble columns, grand piano, and all. “Heard the Serena District's mayor had it built with his own money. Wonder who the patron saint is, though.” “ And you are probably wondering whether she was a beauty,” said Arthur.
44. “ Wow,” he breathed at length. He then, in an oddly serious voice, confided to Arthur, “You know, I... I really do not mind... er... umm... getting married. Not here, anyway.” “ Well, maybe. Maybe not.” And then Roland became still, his eyes transfixed forward.
45. “ Getting married?” Arthur eyed his own brother incredulously. “Is that not against your Aspiration? You have so far been a very bad Casanova, Roland. Honestly,” he sniggered. “ I know, I know,” Roland admitted sheepishly. “I'm at straits in getting a girl, I stammer, and I overcompensate with nice little smiles. And I have just one short fling, and I have not kissed her yet. If truth be told I think I was not entirely sure of what I wished for. On our birthday, you know.” Arthur was surprised at this revelation. “Why? What was your wish?” he asked.
46. “ To love and be loved. Corny, huh?” “ Not at all.” It was as if Roland had lifted a great weight off his shoulder. He went on to exclaim, “And finding love here – if ever I find it, of course – it would not be so bad. I mean, this place is...”
49. Shy though Roland was, he was never at a loss for words... until now. “ I... uh... I think I... I am... I am... in... wow, ” he lamely concluded, unable to bring up the word that has long been overused. But Arthur merely chuckled as he walked his way out of the chapel. “Let us go, lover boy!” he called out. “Look! Some knave filled the fountains with suds!”
50. “ You just had to stare and at the bubbles for a quarter of an hour, Artie.” “ Speak for yourself. You were busy gaping at that girl!” “ Hush, man! You might awaken Mama!”
51. “ Best of brothers though you may be, Roland–“ “ Yea, I know you love me.” “– still I will rip you apart once Papa finds out we have been sneaking out.” “ Much thanks. That is nice to know.”
52. “ Uh-oh.” Hissed Roland, “Just smile, Artie. Smile and pass the matter off.”
53. “ What's this?” Ysabel's melodious tone crackled like a whip nonetheless. “What is this I find? Surely not my two younger brothers tiptoeing into their beds like thieves in the night?”
55. And quick as a bolt thrown into the heart of a forest the twin brothers sank onto their knees and, in one tense breath, pleaded for their young lives. “ Sister please we're sorry we're never going to do this again –“ Arthur began. “ Yea it was my idea I just dragged Artie into this please do not tell Papa and Mama–“ Roland followed suit.
56. But Bel-Bel's laugh was a sound of tinkling bells. “ Oh, do stop it, you two. A fine picture you both are,” she said between peals of laughter. “And what a waste of effort, too: it is not my wont to tell on others, you know. Besides, Jeannie and I sneaked a lot back then as well.” “ What!?” the two gasped incredulously.
57. “ This is truth,” Bel-bel confirmed. “While you two were sound asleep Mariette and Lenard – the Labouis children, you see – invite me to a ride around the City every now and then. Jeanne would sometimes hop along, too. “ And you two are lucky. I was caught, once.”
58. “ It was far from pretty. Mama gave me a sermon for two hours. And if that was not punishment enough, she had me do chores well into the morning. It was school-day, and I almost dozed off in our classes. Oh, Jeannie? She was not with me then. She had a laugh afterward, in fact. 'Told you not to go that night,' she said with a wink. Her intuition always served her right – almost as if some higher power was guiding her, really.”
59. “ So, see? I understand your... hmm... situation ... very well.” Ysabel's benign smile lifted Arthur's spirits. “So you would not tell?” he tentatively asked, though with a hopeful grin. “ Tell what? That you two were safe and sound in bed?”
60. “ Bel-Bel! You are an immaculate life-saver!” a grateful Roland exclaimed. ”Here, let me give you my world-renowned back massage. You have earned it!”
61. “ Mmm. There, there – all those homework. Why, Roland, I could well get used to this!” “ Sure thing, sister mine.” But thoughts were racing across Arthur's mind. “Wait,” he tersely snapped. “Something does not tally well with all this.”
62. “ You were just about to sneak out, too, Bel-Bel!”
63. “ It all fits!” Arthur pressed on. “What else are you up to, staying this late at night? Only a few hours more and it is daybreak!” It was Ysabel's turn to stammer. “Hmm. Nice... mmm... point, Artie. See... I... was... fetching myself a glass of water . Yea,” she added unconvincingly. “ Really.”
64. “ Oh, all right,” she gave in. “I called the carriage. I am heading to the docks – you know, sail to the College. And I was about to succeed going away in secret haste – then you two show up.” “ So you mean you were not being purely philanthropic?” Roland cried out in mock-outrage. “What a waste of effort, indeed!” But Arthur was going far ahead than his twin. “You are not going into College this early for no reason. Come on, sister, into the spare room.”
65. “ Out with it,” Arthur demanded as he locked the door after him, leaving a clueless Roland outside dreaming of visions of beauty. “This has something to do with Jeannie, has it not?” “ That is correct,” Ysabel answered with a wide smile. “This has everything to do with Jeanne.” “ So you mean you have a guess at where she is?”
66. “ You forget how Jeanne thinks, Arthur,” Ysabel began explaining. “In her head she still believes she still is in the running for Heirship. That would mean running away is not an option for her. She would not settle away, and she would still call our place home. Nor would she borrow funds from the pawning guild. She would abide by the Laws. “ And indeed, as per the Laws, she has only one legal option.”
67. “ How do you work these things out?” Arthur breathed in astonishment. No one among them was able to read Jeanne's mind that clearly – no one save unassuming little Bel-bel. “ I have been Jeanne's close friend and confidant, you know,” Ysabel said with a smug quirk of her lips. “ But... you have not told me where...” “ Oh, Artie, Artie. Is that so hard to realize? Come on, think.”
68. “ I think...” Arthur spoke at length. “I think... Jeannie would be... of course... in College.” “ You think so?” Ysabel said in mock-uncertainty. “ I know so.”
69. “ And you are off to College, in the dead of the night, to find her,” Arthur concluded. “ Yea. That is correct.” Ysabel smiled fondly at her two siblings, innocent Artie and proud Jeannie. “Jeanne might not want to admit it, but a lone retreat is not what she needs right now. “ She needs a friend. Even I, shy as I am, know that.”
70. Of course, Ysabel left a letter to her parents explaining her actions. She also promised to inform them once she got wind of where in College Jeanne was. Still, even as the family were preoccupied with Jeanne's absence, life had to go on. Roland and Arthur continued attending to their education.
71. Arthur continued developing his skills. Roland began wondering whether his brother was truly for Popularity.
75. Far from the toddler who was easily distracted by bunny heads, Robert soon proved to have quite the thirst for proving his capabilities. Damian, of course, obliged to his son's requests to train him in the arts as well as in combat, but the former took care not to dwell overmuch upon the eager young face Robert so mirrored.
76. (Though, really, with expressions like these, I worry a bit about Robert. He's a little perfectionist. He doesn't take too well with Bs. Then again, most Sim kids don't. Still, if only I can make up to him by learning the secrets of fast skilling...)
77. The boys may or may not have sneaked out yet again.
78. And Arthur, much to Roland's perpetual annoyance, kept searching the stars for an answer to a problem that the latter had no clue of.
79. So things stood when, about a week later, Ysabel went back home for a visit. (Damian was particularly adamant in having Bel-Bel respond to her Mama's letters, as well as having her drop by every week.) “ Really, Papa, I am doing quite well,” Ysabel went on speaking. “We have core subjects this year. Trigonometry is a challenge, but Jea– well, I was well-prepared for it quite some time ago.” She hesitated mentioning that it was Jeanne who taught her basic arithmetic while they were growing up.
80. “ So you know sister Jeannie well?” a small voice piped in right beside Ysabel. “Cool! What was she like? Brothers Artie and Roland could not say much. Well, Roland does not speak much these days, really...” he trailed away. For a moment Ysabel thought she was seeing Jeanne again – but then she recovered. “Oh, so you are little Robert, I suppose?”she hastily commented, not least to draw the conversation away from their lost eldest sibling.
81. “ It is alright, my daughter,” Damian reassured her. His tired wheeze was a far cry from the clear and strong voice he had as an adult, even more so than the carefree drawl of his youth. “Your brother needs to know... very great... your sister...” He said no more.
82. “ Wait, now that we discuss this matter,” Arthur interrupted, “any news?” he inquired Ysabel. “Have you... well... found her?”
84. “ Immediately upon arriving I searched the docks, the shops, the Xianxi quarter, and even the derelict Old Tower, wasting no time.”
85. “ Oh, all right... I got a little distracted on the way – and I did not tarry in the ruins; they say it is haunted – but my point stands. Jeanne was nowhere to be found.
86. “ ...until I saw her walking out of the dormitory.”
87. “ I tired to run after her, but Jeanne – she must have gotten wind of me – acted too fast. Practically gave me the slip. “ She was soon gone.”
88. “ Oh.” Roland, on the other hand, said nothing, still staring blankly into thin air.
89. Ysabel turned once more towards little Robert. “Wow,” she began. “You are right – brother Roland is keeping mightily quiet.” “ Oh, yea, he is,” Robert nodded eagerly. “He is quite off these days, you know, ever since...”
90. “ ...he met that gypsy.” “ They say you are good at what you do,” Roland told the gypsy he had summoned. “They say you are good in helping others find love.” “ Aaah, yes. Another lovesick young man.” The gypsy had an artificially ethereal tone. “Love is not something one simply finds, you know.”
93. Then, with her falsely otherworldly voice, the gypsy began chanting an arcane incantation upon her Orb. “ Interesting,” she hissed with one of her wispier tones. “Why not? I have seen better; I have seen worse. Those who seek Wisdom are not usually of twin hearts with those who yearn for Love. But we shall have to see, shan't we? Now... Appear! ”
95. But Roland was equally stunned himself. “H-hello,” he stuttered. “Seems like... er... the gypsy... hmm... summoned you. Eh?” “ Gypsy... summoned... oh!” She is very... charming, Roland thought as she smiled awkwardly. “ I...” he pulled himself together, and with his deepest, courtliest voice, “I am Roland Valois-Mercator, your humble slave, mistress.” He then reached for her hand.
96. But the girl suddenly withdrew her hand. “ No, this has to be a mistake. It has to be,” she gasped. “I am sorry.” And with that she turned to flee. Yet Roland refused to give up just yet. “Wait!” he called out, all his shyness gone, replaced with bold determination. “May I ask for your name, at least?!”
101. “ Ah, Cecilia.” “ I am here, Papa.” “ That is well. Gavin here has yet to finish his regular business report. But that is of no great import, really.”
102. With a bow, Gavin Newson dismissed himself, leaving father and daughter alone in their great big manor. The man stood from his couch, put his book aside, and kissed his daughter on the cheek. “You had a good day, I trust? Did anybody bother you ?”
103. It was a while before Cecilia answered her father's last question. “No, Papa.”
104. “ That is well, then. Now, if you please, to page forty and seven of your textbook. I will not have the daughter of Serena's Mayor falter in her brilliant studies.”
106. “ This is not groovy.” Featured legacy sims: Samara Uglacy . The Uglacy and The Prettacy by Candi Gypsy Rose Bohemian . The Bohemian Legacy by Jamie. Special thanks to Professorbutters for the generous loan of Cecil and Cecilia Goodytwoshoes .