The Courtship of Mrs Elton

The Southern Arizona Region thanks Diana Birchall for allowing us to reprint her short story, The Courtship of Mrs Elton, both here and in our bi-monthly newsletter, and for her continuing support.

"He had gained her with such delightful rapidity - the first hour of introduction had been so very soon followed by distinguishing notice; the history which he had to give Mrs. Cole of the rise and progress of the affair was so glorious - the steps so quick, from the accidental recontre, to the dinner at Mr. Green's, and the party at Mrs. Brown's - smiles and blushes rising to importance - with consciousness and agitation richly scattered - the lady had been so easily impressed - so sweetly disposed - had, in short, to use a most intelligible phrase, been so very ready to have him, that vanity and prudence were equally contented." -- Emma

Table of Contents

1. Augusta Arrives in Bath
2. The First Hour of Introduction
3. The Accidental Recontre
4. The Dinner at Mr Green's
5. The Party at Mrs Brown's
6. The Carriage

As a continuation of this story, you may also like to read Diana Birchall's In Defense of Mrs Elton. For something a bit naughty, you might like to read Diana's Between the Sheets.