The Jane Austen Effect

Wednesday, November 14th, 2007

My mom and I were having a conversation… Mom, nonchalant: “That really sucks it didn’t work out.” Me, disgruntled: “That’s pretty much how I feel about it.” Mom, meaning well: “I just can’t believe that’s it. Just like that. Over.” Me, colluding: “…after everything.” Mom, humoring me: “I have to say, I didn’t think it’d [...]