Fanny
Title: Fanny
Author: litlover12
Rating: PG
Fandoms: Little Dorrit
Characters: Fanny
Word Count: 200
Summary: Fanny attempts to be magnanimous.
Author's Note: Fourth entry in my series on Dickens's Women.
It’s all very well for Amy. Those quiet little things can make their way anywhere. In a convent in the Alps or a ballroom in Venice, she finds a place for herself-usually among whoever is poorest, or frailest, or most elderly, or otherwise least fit for company.
Oh, she means well, in her own way. I don’t say she doesn’t. But it is clear, and always has been clear, that Amy is not to be relied upon to advance the family credit. I doubt she ever gives it a moment’s thought, when not forced to-and when I have forced her to, she has only looked timid and nervous, and most likely has put the subject right out of her mind the instant I have finished speaking.
Fortunately, the family is not entirely without recourse. I do my duty in that respect, and will continue to do it. And I fancy I may be satisfied with my efforts so far. If Amy fails to appreciate that, and contents herself in obscure corners with impossible people-well, let her be content for now. She is a dear little thing, after all, and may as well find contentment while she can.
Author: litlover12
Rating: PG
Fandoms: Little Dorrit
Characters: Fanny
Word Count: 200
Summary: Fanny attempts to be magnanimous.
Author's Note: Fourth entry in my series on Dickens's Women.
It’s all very well for Amy. Those quiet little things can make their way anywhere. In a convent in the Alps or a ballroom in Venice, she finds a place for herself-usually among whoever is poorest, or frailest, or most elderly, or otherwise least fit for company.
Oh, she means well, in her own way. I don’t say she doesn’t. But it is clear, and always has been clear, that Amy is not to be relied upon to advance the family credit. I doubt she ever gives it a moment’s thought, when not forced to-and when I have forced her to, she has only looked timid and nervous, and most likely has put the subject right out of her mind the instant I have finished speaking.
Fortunately, the family is not entirely without recourse. I do my duty in that respect, and will continue to do it. And I fancy I may be satisfied with my efforts so far. If Amy fails to appreciate that, and contents herself in obscure corners with impossible people-well, let her be content for now. She is a dear little thing, after all, and may as well find contentment while she can.