It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.* And so our story begins in Penrose. Seven girls--not necessarily in desire of a man with fortune or of a man without fortune for that matter--but looking to find their own daring paths in the great world were in want of a cheery estate and agreeable companions.
About six months ago, Miss Body, witty, directionless, often erupting into a tinkling giggle, had the good fortune of captivating 211 South Barton Street, of Penrose, in the county of Arlington, and to be thereby raised to the rank of a home-owning lady, with all the comforts and consequences of a handsome house and a piddly income. All the world exclaimed on the greatness of the match--between the lady and her home, that is (but for other matches, she could not be bothered). And soon six strangers (though not for long) joined in the merriment:
Bowman, intrepid, nickname inclined, and socially determined had recently transplanted from the Ohio country to pursue her career.
Morty, disarming, well endowed in the wealth of household provisions (too much for her own good and room size), and abounding in social contacts came looking for an escape to the countryside from the bustle of Pentagon City.
The Laurie, level headed, sensible, adventure seeking, with beau in tow came to find a suitable accommodation.
Ginger, organized, literary, and armed with paint brushes and visions of color commandeered the basement with her sprightly energy.
Crazy, crazy, carefree, full of restless ecstasy, and absolutely uncontrolled was the youngest of the house.
And last, the African, prim and proper with a nervous nature and charmingly exotic manners completed the home.
From divergent backgrounds, they found they had one thing in common: their love for the ridiculous. And so the blog shall continue with tales of their outrageous exploits and adventures in Penrose.
*Many thanks to the inspirational novels of Jane Austen
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