Re: Calling on the doctor. Tag: Natari, others.t
Ooc; hoping this will go to all in the group, as it says, reply all. If not, please let me know, I may have to forward this particular one like I have had to do before.
IC: ?Helsing Looked considering at her questions,, I suppose¡, He replied, his tone and words careful, I suppose it is easy to think that there would be more of you than humans, because of the¡, The predatory nature, he finally managed to say it. She had said it, and she knew they were predatory, but he had such a hard time saying some things that were so obviously true about vampires. There?was an obvious increase in his interest when she spoke of finding someone and making sure??that person?was?worthy to become a vampire. What constitutes worthiness in your mind, and in the minds of others? What makes a person actually worthy, to become one of you? What do you consider a, remarkable person?
He had been jotting down notes almost as quickly as she could give him the answers, now, he took out another piece of parchment, and prepared to write, yet again. He found her so interesting, so remarkable herself, and so informative. He couldn¡¯t help feeling glad, grateful that she had chosen not to kill him, and that he had chosen not to simply kill her. ?he indeed felt even more grateful, because he realized that this, was more of the Christian approach which he should have taken before, giving other people a chance, and killing only to protect one¡¯s personage, or those under one¡¯s care.
One should never kill, simply because another one is different, I suppose that is what I was doing, and you have made me realize this; although I must admit, I feel in many ways, unworthy to be sitting here talking to you, because of what I have done to your kind in the past. I wish there were a way to atone, perhaps I protected myself and others in some cases, but perhaps I also killed others who might have been a friend, just as you are. He couldn¡¯t believe it, unable to believe the sound coming from his own lips, had he just called a vampire, a predator, a friend??
God loves you.
On Tuesday, February 16, 2021, 6:49 AM, Hugin <blaisegellert@...> wrote:
Natari tossed her head back, laughing in honest
surprise.
?
Dark curls cascaded over her shoulders as she shook
her head.
"I do not understand you yet, Dr.? Why how
could there be more of us than humans? Where would we all hide to avoid being
seen?"
Then again, would most people know human from
vampire? Would they have to hide even if they lived next door to most?? And
with them having such longer lives, so much more time to multiply, why should he
not be correct?
?
"Well I suppose I see your point," she murmured,
now that her thoughts had caught up to her.
"Perhaps we are too predatory to function well in
greater numbers.? Perhaps we do not wish to run out of food.? Perhaps
humans breed too carelessly, not considering the damage they may do in bringing
the wrong sort of life into the world.? Vampires, at least many of us,
consider who we make and must find them worthy.? Of course there are some
that turn for less decent reasons, less worthy.? Some do it out of a lack
of control, though this is rare.? Some do it simply to spread chaos and
risk, those are often young, evil and foolish.? None I would suffer to live
had I a choice.? Others, as my maker did, do it to save a life.?
Others find a remarkable person and want to keep them in the world, so make them
immortal. But there are few remarkable people, so progression is slow.? As
we do not wish to run out of food, this is probably wise."
?
She had never truly considered it in that way
before having to explain it to someone like this brilliant old doctor, and the
experience was, as such, as enlightening and interesting for her as it was for
him.
?
She smiled at him in some gratitude.
"Thank you.? You cause me to think on things I
never pay mind to as a rule as to me they are a basic given."
She gave a slight shrug, the gesture almost
apologetic.
?
?
?
Monsters stuck in your head
(We are, we are, we
are)
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Re: Calling on the doctor. Tag: Natari, others.t
?
Natari tossed her head back, laughing in honest
surprise.
?
Dark curls cascaded over her shoulders as she shook
her head.
"I do not understand you yet, Dr.? Why how
could there be more of us than humans? Where would we all hide to avoid being
seen?"
Then again, would most people know human from
vampire? Would they have to hide even if they lived next door to most?? And
with them having such longer lives, so much more time to multiply, why should he
not be correct?
?
"Well I suppose I see your point," she murmured,
now that her thoughts had caught up to her.
"Perhaps we are too predatory to function well in
greater numbers.? Perhaps we do not wish to run out of food.? Perhaps
humans breed too carelessly, not considering the damage they may do in bringing
the wrong sort of life into the world.? Vampires, at least many of us,
consider who we make and must find them worthy.? Of course there are some
that turn for less decent reasons, less worthy.? Some do it out of a lack
of control, though this is rare.? Some do it simply to spread chaos and
risk, those are often young, evil and foolish.? None I would suffer to live
had I a choice.? Others, as my maker did, do it to save a life.?
Others find a remarkable person and want to keep them in the world, so make them
immortal. But there are few remarkable people, so progression is slow.? As
we do not wish to run out of food, this is probably wise."
?
She had never truly considered it in that way
before having to explain it to someone like this brilliant old doctor, and the
experience was, as such, as enlightening and interesting for her as it was for
him.
?
She smiled at him in some gratitude.
"Thank you.? You cause me to think on things I
never pay mind to as a rule as to me they are a basic given."
She gave a slight shrug, the gesture almost
apologetic.
?
?
?
Monsters stuck in your head
(We are, we are, we
are)
Monsters under your bed
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Calling on the doctor. Tag: Natari, others.t
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OOc forwarding this for quips as she accidently
sent to me.
IC
The doctor smiled when she
nodded to his statement about fear, it was wonderful to see that at least in
some things, they were actually on the same Page, as the human saying went.
Fear, plus the wrong impression, especially the wrong first impression,
often yields an ironclad decision, which is often for the worse, both for the
one making it, and the one whom it concerns, he added thoughtfully.
?Perhaps I wouldn¡¯t have changed had I met the wrong vampire, assuming that
I even survived the encounter; likely as not though, I wouldn¡¯t have changed
because, I wouldn¡¯t of had the chance to do so. He chuckled, looking strangely
uncomfortable when she stated that it would¡¯ve been interesting to see which one
of them one out. He glanced away, hoping to hide his unease at the
subject.
The sudden shock of Natari¡¯s statement about her kind being fewer in number
than humans, caused Van Helsing to?suddenly look back in her direction,
eyes wide with surprise,?and
riveted to her.
Truly?? That is indeed, a most
surprising, and startling revelation, one I definitely was not expecting. I
would¡¯ve never expected to hear that in 1 million years. And the main reason is
not even that I would not be around for 1 million years, the main reason is
because, because it seems so unlikely; you¡¯re kind a strong, resourceful and
cunning. It seems quite unlikely to say the very least that you and your kind
are far fewer in number than mortals?are. I believe you of course, but I
would very much like to know how that could be.
He looked equally surprised at
her light, almost flippant words about whether her kind flourished or
languished, as well as that he could teach someone else to kill them. I would
never do that, not anymore, he reassured her. I would tell any student of mine
concerning vampires, they are like humans in many ways, yes they hunt, but do
not many humans also hunt animals? And I would tell them, always try to get to
know them, do not seek to kill them, unless one seeks to take?your life,
first.
He studied her expression,
wanting very much to see inside her, to study all those hidden nuances that he
had missed in all his years as a vampire Hunter.
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Sunday, February 14, 2021, 5:17 AM, Hugin <blaisegellert@...>
wrote:
Natari nodded when Van Helsing spoke of fear being a powerful thing that
fed.?people's beliefs and choices.
?
"Indeed.? Perhaps you would not have changed, especially if you had
encountered the wrong vampire," she smiled in dry amusement.
"It could have been interesting to see which of you would have
lived."
Perhaps a callus statement, but a true one.? At times it was often
thus, a game, a dice roll when one grew old and bored.
"We vampires may be immortal but we are fewer than humans by far.?
Perhaps we shall grow extinct," she said carelessly.
"Perhaps you shall kill us off, or others like you.? Others you
shall teach, perhaps.? Then again as we are eternal, perhaps we shall
slowly grow and prosper.? Perhaps time shall win out over numbers.
Perhaps it shall be interesting to find out and perhaps it shall be
boring."
?
She smiled again, adding a lighter expression to her light words.
"In time the answers shall emerge."
Monsters stuck in your head
(We are, we are, we are)
Monsters under
your bed
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?
Natari nodded when Van Helsing spoke of fear being
a powerful thing that fed.?people's beliefs and choices.
?
"Indeed.? Perhaps you would not have changed,
especially if you had encountered the wrong vampire," she smiled in dry
amusement.
"It could have been interesting to see which of you
would have lived."
Perhaps a callus statement, but a true one.?
At times it was often thus, a game, a dice roll when one grew old and
bored.
"We vampires may be immortal but we are fewer than
humans by far.? Perhaps we shall grow extinct," she said
carelessly.
"Perhaps you shall kill us off, or others like
you.? Others you shall teach, perhaps.? Then again as we are eternal,
perhaps we shall slowly grow and prosper.? Perhaps time shall win out over
numbers. Perhaps it shall be interesting to find out and perhaps it shall be
boring."
?
She smiled again, adding a lighter expression to
her light words.
"In time the answers shall emerge."
Monsters stuck in your head
(We are, we are, we
are)
Monsters under your bed
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?
"You are more optimistic than I on this matter,"
Natari said.
"Humans and vampires coming to a peace...I don't
know...Both can be so crewel.? Both like to be top of the food chain and
when one bad apple on either side rolls the wrong way, it will quickly set
things off.? I see it happen between different countries among humans. Such
has started wars for centuries.? It is sadly the nature of both beasts and
I can't see them changing their natures even if half of us are willing
to."
She felt that half was being generous, but for the
sake of debate, she let it lie.
"I don't think they will see a true reason to
change when provoked, not the vamires or humans. Is this right? No.? Is it
likely, sadly yes."
Monsters stuck in your head
(We are, we are, we
are)
Monsters under your bed
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"Al those are matters of science, and I am afraid I
know little of that,"Natari admitted apologetically.
"As for vampires and humans working together, who
can make each side behave as it were, you would need to speak with our vampire
king on that matter.? The problem is, though, even if he agreed, who would
make the humans behave for they have many kings and likely disobey all of
them.? They fear that which is more powerful than they."
She did not object to the idea of peace but did not
see it as likely either.?
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?
"Well, from what Victor told me," Elizabeth
hesitantly started, trying to piece together the few bits she remembered Keres
mentioning.
?
"It would be like an introductory party. Well new
guests, namely us, are introduced, with the intention to get to know each other
better. To...forge deeper connections, I think Victor put it that
way.
?
With?greater emphasis on conversation, and
lesser on the meal, I suppose, but then, they may have their own plans. I
suppose if it is their duty to prepare the whole thing?on their side, we
wouldn't worry?about it too much.?Perhaps get ready?some house
warming gifts.
?
If memory serves, the Lady just moved in recently,
so something neutral, to show our respect.
?
I am glad you are beginning to understand that it
is all to cheer up our dear Victor, not for my own sake, of course. You know me
well, you know I am not the partying type?myself.?I want to take such
great care of my husband, that he would lack for nothing! Jolly good the, that
would be all, you may indeed depart now," Elizabeth cheerfully waved,?as
relieved to be alone again as she was of abandoning the tiresome cheerful
facade. ????
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Heidi looked puzzled at first, then bewildered, not quite
understanding how her mistress could be thinking of planning a dinner party at
such a time like this. She had said to plan it for a few weeks time, so Heidi
supposed it could be possible that the master could be recovered by then, at
least enough to be at a dinner party in his own home.
Um, I suppose that would depend on the protocol of this particular party,
Heidi replied, looking truly considering. Some parties have people bringing
food if they want, but I think most of them, although?I have not had much
experience in such matters, I believe that most of them, the host and or
hostess supply the food. ?we would need to find out from the master
exactly which kind of a party this is. But very likely, they will supply the
food, and he was only to come to it.
Heidi tried not to look tired as she nodded, yes I would try to locate
their addresses, or joint address, which ever the case may be, and get an
invitation to them. I will do this as soon as I can. Now will there be
anything else? Her tone was polite, practically dripping with courtesy, but
all she wanted to do right now was crash in her bed for a few hours before
having to prepare breakfast.
Yes Mistress, she replied, the preparations to have such a party here,
would fall more to Abby, although of course I would help if I needed to do so,
and should the occasion arise. She gave a slight bow.
God loves you.
?
"You
know Heidi, I think I may have forgotten Victor's wish. I don't know how it
slipped my mind. I suppose his unexpected condition frightened me away from
thinking. You have made me see reason again, so I finally
remembered.
?
Victor
wished to attend a party hosted by...Dr Hyde, I think the name was. And his
Lady Rena. If I remember the names right. He met them only recently and did
not seem certain himself.
?
I
have never arranged for a party myself.?The last ones I attended were
rather poorly done, so I have virtually no expertise in how to approach the
subject.?I hope you understand I am not doing it out of any selfish
reasons.
?
It
just now occurred to me that having a dinner party might make Victor feel
stronger again. Like he is fully recovered?and can easily attend. But I
could be overwhelmed by the whole process as well and would need your help
in making preparations.
?
The
idea being that Victor feels indisposed now, but would of course recover
shortly. So plan our encounter with Victor's friend for a few weeks times.
Now what is next? Well, I gave you their names. So, I suppose you would
somehow locate their address??and them?mail them?our
confirmation, that we would be arriving to the party.
?
Then,
should we bring some food with us, is that the norm? If so, who is
responsible here for such preparations, is it Abby?" Elizabeth wondered, all
her irritation currently gone through the idea that the wishes of Keres
would be executed, one way or another.
???
?
?
Oh
Doctor you are most welcome, Mary Beth replied with a smile, although as
much as you travel, and work out in the field, I am certain that you likely
know more about such things. ?She placed a finger over her mouth, as
Van Hoff¡®s voice gradually seemed to be rising in volume, due to his
excitement. He is still unconscious, but should he awaken at this time, we
don¡¯t want to frighten him with the excessive volume of our voices, she
gently cautioned, making certain to keep her own voice at a hushed
tone.
Very well Mistress, Heidi returned
Elizabeth¡¯s smile, if it¡¯s all the same to you then, I shall go and perhaps
rest for a couple more hours or so, before I begin to prepare breakfast for
you. Should you need me, of course you have only to call. If there is
nothing else¡, She paused, and gave a moderately deep bough,?looking
toward the door, preparing to take her leave, if Elizabeth did not suddenly
think of something else of which she had need at the present time.
God loves
you.
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?
"You
know Heidi, I think I may have forgotten Victor's wish. I don't know how it
slipped my mind. I suppose his unexpected condition frightened me away from
thinking. You have made me see reason again, so I finally
remembered.
?
Victor
wished to attend a party hosted by...Dr Hyde, I think the name was. And his Lady
Rena. If I remember the names right. He met them only recently and did not seem
certain himself.
?
I
have never arranged for a party myself.?The last ones I attended were
rather poorly done, so I have virtually no expertise in how to approach the
subject.?I hope you understand I am not doing it out of any selfish
reasons.
?
It
just now occurred to me that having a dinner party might make Victor feel
stronger again. Like he is fully recovered?and can easily attend. But I
could be overwhelmed by the whole process as well and would need your help in
making preparations.
?
The
idea being that Victor feels indisposed now, but would of course recover
shortly. So plan our encounter with Victor's friend for a few weeks times. Now
what is next? Well, I gave you their names. So, I suppose you would somehow
locate their address??and them?mail them?our confirmation,
that we would be arriving to the party.
?
Then,
should we bring some food with us, is that the norm? If so, who is responsible
here for such preparations, is it Abby?" Elizabeth wondered, all her irritation
currently gone through the idea that the wishes of Keres would be executed, one
way or another. ???
?
?
Oh
Doctor you are most welcome, Mary Beth replied with a smile, although as much as
you travel, and work out in the field, I am certain that you likely know more
about such things. ?She placed a finger over her mouth, as Van Hoff¡®s voice
gradually seemed to be rising in volume, due to his excitement. He is still
unconscious, but should he awaken at this time, we don¡¯t want to frighten him
with the excessive volume of our voices, she gently cautioned, making certain to
keep her own voice at a hushed tone.
Very well Mistress, Heidi returned Elizabeth¡¯s
smile, if it¡¯s all the same to you then, I shall go and perhaps rest for a
couple more hours or so, before I begin to prepare breakfast for you. Should you
need me, of course you have only to call. If there is nothing else¡, She paused,
and gave a moderately deep bough,?looking toward the door, preparing to
take her leave, if Elizabeth did not suddenly think of something else of which
she had need at the present time.
God loves
you.
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"You don't say," Dr Van Hoff chuckled in
bewilderment. "My mother likes French and British adventure stories,
German?Romantics?and poets. Little did she know she could find all
these and more by studying some patient histories. I will be certain to let her
know.
?
Love turning to hatred. I mean, I could see that
taking place with the higher classes. I was usually of the opinion that less
fortunate citizen need more medicine and resources at large. But now I am
beginning to wonder if perhaps the Lutherans demanding more churches might be
the right idea. All this investment in their Masters, it just seems...so very
different from my field of expertise.
?
I am grateful for having you to explain all these
things to me. My knowledge must have been more of a theoretical nature than I
had surmised. I always prided myself on field work and it galls me to see how
many vital factors on the road to healing I may be ignoring. Thank you for
enlightening me, dearest Mary Beth," the doctor exclaimed, forgetting in the
excitement of new discoveries his intention to speak quieter so as to avoid
disturbing the Frankenstein fellow.
?
"No Heidi, thank you for sharing?your thoughts
with me, but that would be all for now," Elizabeth spoke, relieved to be on her
own once more. She doubted she would be that tired from running for miles as she
was from this simple exchange of pleasantries. The difficulty of being the house
wife may never end, but she could allow herself a break from time to time, and
now was definitely the time, the young woman decided openly smiling at her
confidence and letting Heidi interpret her smile in any way the girl
pleased.??????
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Subject: Re: [A-Twist-Of-Fate] Sweet
dreams
Mary Beth chuckled at the, country bumpkin, quip. She shook her
head at him, showing that she did not agree that he was a country bumpkin,
then her face became serious once more.
I would not discount either sedatives, or arsenic in the situation, while
most servants are what they seem to be, and are quite grateful for a chance to
work and earn their pay, there are more than a few who, well they are less
than completely scrupulous in their actions with their masters. ?If the
master of the house does not pay them what they feel they are worth, or, I
have heard of a few cases of unrequited love, where the servants love for the
master turns to hatred, and the servant seeks?to take revenge on the
master somehow. I am not sure whether or not even the mistress of the house
might be in danger. And yes, we?should?check laundry, food, and at
some point if we find nothing in the house, we may have to gain entry into the
lab, and check there. There¡¯s no telling what we Will find if and or when, we
do that.
She smiled and chuckled along with him at the mention of spells. I would
not even totally discount those, she stated, but I know, Doctor that you, have
a very scientific, logical mind, and do not believe in such things as magic,
the odds are our patient doesn¡¯t either.
So am I, mistress, Heidi replied when Elizabeth said she was glad
they understood each other once again.
Some people seem to thrive on gossip, confrontation and conflict; I am
not such a one, I would much rather do things peacefully, and without a bunch
of fuss.
She brightened with approval when Elizabeth suggested checking on Victor
the next day, looking pleased when she hoped that, dear Victor, would recover.
Yes all we can do is hope, and I don¡¯t think that is too early to check on him
at all, mistress; hopefully by then they will know something. She gave
Elizabeth a quizzical look, will there be anything else for you presently,
mistress?
God loves you.
"Indeed? Servants? Is it common to this
area?then? My family hails from Strassbourg and back there nothing like
this ever takes place. Makes me sound like country bumpkin, I suppose. Yet
there is hope for me yet, as I am willing to learn," Van Hoff smirked,
pushing his light brown curls away from his face.
?
They have been behaving so well even a night
earlier, but him having to be dispatched without preparation understandably
forced him to make a few sacrifices in style.
?
"Well then, you know these people better than I
do, it seems. Tell me, what signs should I be looking for? Would the
servants, in their outrage leave bruises in some secrets places? Would they
sabotage our patient's...laundry? I am getting fanciful here, trying to
follow up on your suspicion. Should we look for sedatives that could be
found in the house specifically, or even...arsenic?
?
I assume I should not discount traces of
malicious spells either," Dr Van Hoff chuckled,?inviting his assistant
to join him in his attempt to lighten the mood.?
?
"Of course if I am being frank, perhaps that
would not go amiss either. If the servants believe in superstitions, they
should be able to show their hand,?to leave some trace of their ill
intent, and then we could uncover who they are...I will be honest with you,
as is my way. When I signed up for this job, I never imagined it to?be
so complicated at times," the doctor signed,?in acknowledgment of the
complexity of his work.
?
"Well spoken, Heidi. I am glad we understand
each other once again. Yes, we all can only hope for dear Victor's recovery.
Do you think it would be too soon to check on his?progress tomorrow,"
Elizabeth wondered, mastering her best girlish tone. At least that
was?how she imagined the girlish tone, the one that somebody like Heidi
might expect from a simpering lady of the house.
??????????
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Sent: Friday, September 11, 2020
10:22 AM
Subject: Re: [A-Twist-Of-Fate] Sweet
dreams
I don¡¯t know for certain, Doctor, Mary Beth began, but
sometimes, servants have rather nasty ways of treating their masters, if
they do not like them, or if the master does not choose to pay as much as
the servant feels he or she is worth. ?some servants have been known
to dispatch their masters in very unpleasant ways, if there is a
disagreement between them.
Heidi looked relieved when Elizabeth excepted her apology. Thank you
Mistress, her tone was meek as she offered her sincere gratitude.
?yes I will make certain to speak well of you in the future, I have
not spoken ill of you to anyone. ?but you could very well be right,
someone else encouraging him to speak freely what he thinks about such
matters, might indeed provoke him to speak his mind on the subject.
?she looked worried then, we can only hope that¡, That he recovers
from this, whatever ill?fortune has befallen him.
God loves you.
"Mary Beth, when you mention angry
servants...what do you imagine their influence on the patient's
condition to be? Tell me, what have?you observed in your wisdom?
?
Do you feel the patient could be feeling
guilty for not being able to dissolve the tension in the house?
Does?he consider it his fault perhaps?" Dr?Van Hoof knew he
was fishing but such mundane matters, as important as they may have been
for his patients, was not something he could generally relate to in such
particulars.
?
"Very well Heidi. Now that you have made
yourself clear, I accept your apology. Just make sure, when you are
conversing with other serving girls, to never be so unclear in the
future where they could misunderstand you and think badly of me. Women
can never be too careful about their reputation. I trust you understand
that.
?
I am sorry the task makes you
uncomfortable. I would not have offered the idea,a had I believed there
was an easier way. My own concerns and questions Victor simply
dismissed, without addressing them.?I don't think he does not trust
me. But perhaps he is so used to me that discussing his discoveries with
me does not at al excite him.
?
I was hopeful that a fresh attention, of a
young woman in particular could flatter him, make him think about it and
talk about it that is all. But if you find yourself coming up with a
better idea, by all means let me know. If there is a more respectable
approach I have missed, then I would be all the more gratified to hear
about it," Elizabeth coldly encouraged.
????
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Sent: Saturday, September 5, 2020
10:59 AM
Subject: Re: [A-Twist-Of-Fate]
Sweet dreams
Malnourishment possibly, Mary Beth began, I believe
that is a definite factor in his problem, but a house such as that one
usually has more than one or two servants. ?servants often become
angry with their employers, sometimes because they feel they are not
receiving enough wages for their work, or it could be other things. I
don¡¯t believe the wife is doing anything amiss, she seemed too
concerned and distraught over the entire situation. It will be
interesting to see whether or not she actually comes to visit him, and
check on his progress, or lack there of, which ever the case may prove
to be.
Heidi looked uncomfortable and very uneasy, what else was she
supposed to think? ?Uh no mistress, I could never think so poorly
of you, nor could I think myself so much better than you in such
matters as seducing your husband, or anyone else¡¯s husband for that
matter. Honestly, the task makes me uncomfortable and nervous,
nevertheless I will do it, because you, my mistress, have asked me to
do so. ?seducing another woman¡¯s husband is not in my nature. I
just wanted to make sure that I understood you, what you wanted me to
do, that¡¯s all. Perhaps I strive to hard to please, but I never meant
anything by it, that?I would think so lowly of you to ask such a
thing. ??I meant nothing by it, please, accept my humble
apology.
"Outside forces, Mary Beth. Do you
mean...something similar to a disease traveling through the air, or
malnourishment, or I have read about people beginning to?lose
their mind in the Norse due to a severely somber weather...What kind
were you referring to, please explain," Dr Van Hoff encouraged with
a frown, not truly surprised that his astute assistant may have
picked up on something he had missed.
?
"Jolly good, Heidi. Only the very idea
that I would suggest something inappropriate. Does it not indicate
how poorly you think of me? Is this my reward for being candid with
you, girl?
?
Alright, use this opportunity then to
tell me how you really feel about me. What did I do to make you even
wonder. Even wonder, I say, that I am capable of such an outrageous
idea.?To seduce my own husband, while I am still a member of
this household? Why, you must think of your own charms and
persuasion even more than I do.
?
I suppose it is not?all bad. If
you are that confident of yourself, however secretly, you have every
chance of getting the mission accomplished.
?
But do answer me this. Why do?you
hold such a low opinion of me all of a sudden? Has somebody been
talking to you about me, spreading rumors that you never put a stop
to?" Elizabeth demanded, privately amused with her ability to
dominate the serving girl.
?
She?could and would achieve
greater things, against a greater challenge, but this
was?certainly a pleasant start.??
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, September 4,
2020 6:01 AM
Subject: Re:
[A-Twist-Of-Fate] Sweet dreams
Marybeth took the
liberty of finishing Van Hoff¡¯s sentence, go right back to his old
ways after a while, she concluded, it¡¯s sad that indeed most
people do this, no matter how fearful at first they might seem of
the thing that happened to them.
She frowned in consideration, actually, I¡¯m worried about
that household too. I think the woman loves him, and I¡¯m
reasonably certain that he loves her, at least on some level, but
there¡¯s tension and conflict somewhere, I think some of the
problem may be coming from outside forces. Of course I can¡¯t prove
that yet, but that is my theory at present.
Heidi cringed, both inside, and visibly. Please mistress, I
never meant to bring your displeasure or discomfort, I did not
actually think you meant for me to seduce him, but I wanted to
make certain that we understood each other, I wanted to make
certain that you really meant for me to only ask him. Because, if
you had wanted something more, something more sinister, I fear
that is just not in my nature. We can only hope that our patient
will indeed learn from his mistakes.
God loves
you.
"Mary Beth, let me be honest with
you. It might be uncomfortable, but one has to be honest when
lives are at stake, I think.
?
I think, my impression of young
Frankenstein's household is...somewhat complicated. Perhaps not
more so than other households, but not truly in an encouraging
way. I suppose he loves his wife, I suppose she is well intended
and may care for him as deeply.
?
But something is not right in
there. And do you know, dear Mary Beth, the main factor to bad
habits proliferating? Well, yes of course, it has to do with the
environment.
?
After we get our patient back up,
and I am reasonably confident that we can, he will be coming
back to a somewhat unstable environment. Good intentions and the
desire to care, do not necessarily resolve themselves in equally
great results. I may be mistaken, but I do hold to the opinion
that Victor would...relapse," Van Hoff lowered his voice at the
last word,?in case the patient could hear him on some level
and assimilate his words enough to make them true. He did not
wish to be wrong and cause the very thing he feared for
Victor.
?
"I think he would try. Most
patients try at first because they are frightened of the malady
that befell them. For some time they seek to avoid it, but later
lose interest and..." the doctor explained, his shrug as
helpless as his lack of hope in the patient's
recovery.?
?
"Oh Heidi, don't be ridiculous.
It's as if you are trying to misconstrue my meaning on purpose
to make your mission impossible," Elizabeth complained,
reminding herself to relent, lest her cheeks, her weakest
feature at present, unduly puffed themselves.
?
"I never said, seduce him, have I,
girl?" she demanded imperiously, beginning to wonder?if she
bet on the wrong horse one more time, as young Elizabeth did a
long time ago.
?
"Yes, yes, you can simply ask him.
Ask him nicely is what I meant, obviously. Truly Heidi, are your
dreams getting the?better of you now? Can you do this thing
for both of our sake? Can you simply ask my husband for such a
reasonable favor? I am certain a girl with your...abilities
would find plenty of pleasure in other quarters, of that has
been your desire," Elizabeth concluded half questioningly,
trying to ascertain the degree of their mutual
understanding.
?
It was a little bit similar to
playing on the edge. The old Elizabeth would have been reluctant
to?do so, fearful of the fallout, of the very thought, of
the new thinking. But the new Elizabeth forged right ahead,
confident?in her newly found powers and her ability to
protect herself against most types of enemies.
?
?
"Well, he doesn't have to believe
in dreams, my dear. All he needs to know is that you do, and he
could seek to indulge you.?especially when it takes such a
small effort on his part. I firmly believe he has become a
greater supporter of small efforts and meaningless gestures,"
the young woman could not help but comment bitterly,
her?facade slipping if only for?a brief moment.
?
???
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, September
3, 2020 2:06 PM
Subject: Re:
[A-Twist-Of-Fate] Sweet dreams
Doctor, do you think it will be the same with
Victor? Or, do you think he will learn from his mistakes, and
try to do better? Surely, it cannot be all because of self
indulgence, Mary Beth suggested.
How Heidi truly wished and longed, for Victor to have an
interest in her; she reason that even an affair, was better
than no attention from him at all, and such a positive
interest from him, would cause her to break off her attempt to
slowly kill him. A soft blush touched her cheeks with
Elizabeth¡¯s compliments.
I shall do what I can of course, but mistress, surely you
would not have me to actually seduce him. It was a statement,
what seemed to her a rather bold, obvious one. I am thinking
that you want me just simply to ask him questions, questions
about dreams and the like I suppose. He probably doesn¡¯t know
much about that sort of thing though, I am given to understand
that most people of science, men especially, don¡¯t take as
much stock in dreams as women might take. ?men can be
such poor, logical creatures, which no doubt serves them well
in some instances, while it serves as their downfall
in?others.
God loves
you.
"I don't know about everyone,
dearest Mary Beth. Some people can indeed learn but
others...I have lost a score of battles against several
patients who did not stop indulging their caviar obsessions
or worse yet, the horrible drinking habit.
?
It seemed they would understand
me at the time, likely because they recognized their
suffering was caused by something they were doing. But as
soon as I managed to alleviate their suffering, their habits
returned as if they were never gone. I think it takes a
stronger person, than merely an intelligent one, to
actually?discard what is bad for them.
?
Although it should not be so, I
should be agreeing with you in this respect, yet alas, this
is not my experience. Making you more singular for learning
from yours than you can possibly know," Van Hoff reassured
earnestly, his voice completely serious and devoid of any
undue flattery.
?
"I know Heidi, I know. It is
not easy for me to say. But you know how it is, when you are
united?in the eyes of the Lord, it does not mean that
one is not weary of the other.
?
I am not quite as lovely, as
feminine as you, I fear, and my influence on my husband is
very much diminished. Other women might have better rapport
with his needs. You seem so qualified. I do not wish to
pressure you into anything you are not comfortable with.
?
Be your charming self, that is
all that is needed, for Victor to be interested in giving
us, or rather you, a true explanation," Elizabeth hedged.
She felt her charms could be considerable, when exerted on a
worthy man, like Cylas. But?who was Victor, to properly
appreciate her?
?
If he wasn't interested in the
likes of Heidi now, he really ought to be. They were on the
same level, while Elizabeth herself was clearly above such
mediocrity.
?
It no longer seemed to her that
Heidi's experience was like hers. If it really was, the girl
would be the last to ask about it. But if she thought it
would be in her best interests to get involved, well for all
Elizabeth knew, Victor might be the kind of man that only
needed encouragement to express his true
passion.
?
He might even find a servant
girl preferable. Elizabeth thought she would have, in his
place. A servant was the one woman he could hope to handle,
pathetic creature that he became, and no amount of self
inflicted endowments was going to change his inner weakness.
She was his wife, she ought to know such facts better than
anyone, Elizabeth reasoned.??
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday,
September 2, 2020 9:46 AM
Subject: Re:
[A-Twist-Of-Fate] Sweet dreams
Well Doctor, I think that anyone could
learn from any experience, I am hoping that perhaps our
patient here, will learn from this experience, and start
being a bit more careful and selective about what he puts
into his body, and perhaps take care of himself a bit
more. And thank you for saying that I know more than most
doctors, although I would dare Provencher most doctors
would doubt that seriously. She smiled at him warmly.
Heidi¡®s eyes widened with sincere surprise, she could
not believe what her mistress was saying about Victor
liking her the most. But, he is married to you, mistress;
I am nought but??a servant, I do not see how he
could like me the most, but as you say, I will do as you
suggest, he is a brilliant man of science.
God loves
you.
"Well, you are not wrong,
Heidi. But of course we don't have to approach it
directly. I could, or maybe we both could, on different
occasions, ask Victor what scientific phenomenon could
cause such strange dreams.
?
It would probably go along
way towards him offfering us a sincere?response, if
you compliment the level of his competence at science in
advance. I think he likes you the most," Elizabeth
tentatively?suggested.
?
"Oh nonsense Mary Beth. You
are so experienced than you know more than some doctors.
You can even catch me at an inaccuracy. And trust you
me,?unlike other men I do not mind that. I would
rather get it right for my patient than insist on being
right in my assertion.
?
Now let us take this a step
further. In your, experienced opinion, which intern do
you think could get the best results, or at least, learn
the most form the experience?" Van Hoff questioned with
sincere curiosity. ?
----- Original Message
-----
Sent: Monday,
August 31, 2020 8:47 AM
Subject: Re:
[A-Twist-Of-Fate] Sweet dreams
Ooc, when I try to forward, it seems to
take the subject away, so I¡¯m going to try replying;
not sure what Aol has done here, but it¡¯s being kind
of weird.
IC: at this time, I have none, mistress, Heidi
replied, her tone and expression sincere; I don¡¯t
remember anything out of the ordinary happening to me,
nothing save for these crazy dreams that I¡¯ve been
having. And it looks as if it is the same for you.
What are we to do? ?I suppose we could wait until
the master is well again, and ask him about it, but
then, he likely doesn¡¯t know either, and would
probably think we have quite taken leave of our
senses. She thought to her self, this is Shirley the
one who can figure out what to do, since she is the
wife of the great Victor Frankenstein.
But I wonder, Mary Beth ventured, should we try
feeding him and rubbing his throat, so he can swallow?
Do you think that something warm and tasty going down,
might stimulate the palate, which intern could
stimulate, him? It¡¯s only a question mind you, I¡¯m not
the doctor here. ?While we¡¯re at it, shall I also
have some chicken broth or chicken soup brought to
you? I could probably eat as well, but I haven¡¯t
thought about it much, I¡¯ve been more concerned about
our patient, and so deeply involved in conversing with
you.
|
?
"Indeed? Servants? Is it common to this
area?then? My family hails from Strassbourg and back there nothing like
this ever takes place. Makes me sound like country bumpkin, I suppose. Yet there
is hope for me yet, as I am willing to learn," Van Hoff smirked, pushing his
light brown curls away from his face.
?
They have been behaving so well even a night
earlier, but him having to be dispatched without preparation understandably
forced him to make a few sacrifices in style.
?
"Well then, you know these people better than I do,
it seems. Tell me, what signs should I be looking for? Would the servants, in
their outrage leave bruises in some secrets places? Would they sabotage our
patient's...laundry? I am getting fanciful here, trying to follow up on your
suspicion. Should we look for sedatives that could be found in the house
specifically, or even...arsenic?
?
I assume I should not discount traces of malicious
spells either," Dr Van Hoff chuckled,?inviting his assistant to join him in
his attempt to lighten the mood.?
?
"Of course if I am being frank, perhaps that would
not go amiss either. If the servants believe in superstitions, they should be
able to show their hand,?to leave some trace of their ill intent, and then
we could uncover who they are...I will be honest with you, as is my way. When I
signed up for this job, I never imagined it to?be so complicated at times,"
the doctor signed,?in acknowledgment of the complexity of his
work.
?
"Well spoken, Heidi. I am glad we understand each
other once again. Yes, we all can only hope for dear Victor's recovery. Do you
think it would be too soon to check on his?progress tomorrow," Elizabeth
wondered, mastering her best girlish tone. At least that was?how she
imagined the girlish tone, the one that somebody like Heidi might expect from a
simpering lady of the house.
??????????
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, September 11, 2020 10:22
AM
Subject: Re: [A-Twist-Of-Fate] Sweet
dreams
I don¡¯t know for certain, Doctor, Mary Beth began, but
sometimes, servants have rather nasty ways of treating their masters, if they
do not like them, or if the master does not choose to pay as much as the
servant feels he or she is worth. ?some servants have been known to
dispatch their masters in very unpleasant ways, if there is a disagreement
between them.
Heidi looked relieved when Elizabeth excepted her apology. Thank you
Mistress, her tone was meek as she offered her sincere gratitude. ?yes I
will make certain to speak well of you in the future, I have not spoken ill of
you to anyone. ?but you could very well be right, someone else
encouraging him to speak freely what he thinks about such matters, might
indeed provoke him to speak his mind on the subject. ?she looked worried
then, we can only hope that¡, That he recovers from this, whatever
ill?fortune has befallen him.
God loves you.
"Mary Beth, when you mention angry
servants...what do you imagine their influence on the patient's condition to
be? Tell me, what have?you observed in your wisdom?
?
Do you feel the patient could be feeling guilty
for not being able to dissolve the tension in the house? Does?he
consider it his fault perhaps?" Dr?Van Hoof knew he was fishing but
such mundane matters, as important as they may have been for his patients,
was not something he could generally relate to in such
particulars.
?
"Very well Heidi. Now that you have made
yourself clear, I accept your apology. Just make sure, when you are
conversing with other serving girls, to never be so unclear in the future
where they could misunderstand you and think badly of me. Women can never be
too careful about their reputation. I trust you understand
that.
?
I am sorry the task makes you uncomfortable. I
would not have offered the idea,a had I believed there was an easier way. My
own concerns and questions Victor simply dismissed, without addressing
them.?I don't think he does not trust me. But perhaps he is so used to
me that discussing his discoveries with me does not at al excite
him.
?
I was hopeful that a fresh attention, of a
young woman in particular could flatter him, make him think about it and
talk about it that is all. But if you find yourself coming up with a better
idea, by all means let me know. If there is a more respectable approach I
have missed, then I would be all the more gratified to hear about it,"
Elizabeth coldly encouraged. ????
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Saturday, September 5, 2020
10:59 AM
Subject: Re: [A-Twist-Of-Fate] Sweet
dreams
Malnourishment possibly, Mary Beth began, I believe that is
a definite factor in his problem, but a house such as that one usually has
more than one or two servants. ?servants often become angry with
their employers, sometimes because they feel they are not receiving enough
wages for their work, or it could be other things. I don¡¯t believe the
wife is doing anything amiss, she seemed too concerned and distraught over
the entire situation. It will be interesting to see whether or not she
actually comes to visit him, and check on his progress, or lack there of,
which ever the case may prove to be.
Heidi looked uncomfortable and very uneasy, what else was she
supposed to think? ?Uh no mistress, I could never think so poorly of
you, nor could I think myself so much better than you in such matters as
seducing your husband, or anyone else¡¯s husband for that matter. Honestly,
the task makes me uncomfortable and nervous, nevertheless I will do it,
because you, my mistress, have asked me to do so. ?seducing another
woman¡¯s husband is not in my nature. I just wanted to make sure that I
understood you, what you wanted me to do, that¡¯s all. Perhaps I strive to
hard to please, but I never meant anything by it, that?I would think
so lowly of you to ask such a thing. ??I meant nothing by it,
please, accept my humble apology.
"Outside forces, Mary Beth. Do you
mean...something similar to a disease traveling through the air, or
malnourishment, or I have read about people beginning to?lose their
mind in the Norse due to a severely somber weather...What kind were you
referring to, please explain," Dr Van Hoff encouraged with a frown, not
truly surprised that his astute assistant may have picked up on
something he had missed.
?
"Jolly good, Heidi. Only the very idea that
I would suggest something inappropriate. Does it not indicate how poorly
you think of me? Is this my reward for being candid with you, girl?
?
Alright, use this opportunity then to tell
me how you really feel about me. What did I do to make you even wonder.
Even wonder, I say, that I am capable of such an outrageous
idea.?To seduce my own husband, while I am still a member of this
household? Why, you must think of your own charms and persuasion even
more than I do.
?
I suppose it is not?all bad. If you
are that confident of yourself, however secretly, you have every chance
of getting the mission accomplished.
?
But do answer me this. Why do?you hold
such a low opinion of me all of a sudden? Has somebody been talking to
you about me, spreading rumors that you never put a stop to?" Elizabeth
demanded, privately amused with her ability to dominate the serving
girl.
?
She?could and would achieve greater
things, against a greater challenge, but this was?certainly a
pleasant start.??
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, September 4, 2020
6:01 AM
Subject: Re: [A-Twist-Of-Fate]
Sweet dreams
Marybeth took the
liberty of finishing Van Hoff¡¯s sentence, go right back to his old
ways after a while, she concluded, it¡¯s sad that indeed most people do
this, no matter how fearful at first they might seem of the thing that
happened to them.
She frowned in consideration, actually, I¡¯m worried about that
household too. I think the woman loves him, and I¡¯m reasonably certain
that he loves her, at least on some level, but there¡¯s tension and
conflict somewhere, I think some of the problem may be coming from
outside forces. Of course I can¡¯t prove that yet, but that is my
theory at present.
Heidi cringed, both inside, and visibly. Please mistress, I never
meant to bring your displeasure or discomfort, I did not actually
think you meant for me to seduce him, but I wanted to make certain
that we understood each other, I wanted to make certain that you
really meant for me to only ask him. Because, if you had wanted
something more, something more sinister, I fear that is just not in my
nature. We can only hope that our patient will indeed learn from his
mistakes.
God loves you.
"Mary Beth, let me be honest with you.
It might be uncomfortable, but one has to be honest when lives are
at stake, I think.
?
I think, my impression of young
Frankenstein's household is...somewhat complicated. Perhaps not more
so than other households, but not truly in an encouraging way. I
suppose he loves his wife, I suppose she is well intended and may
care for him as deeply.
?
But something is not right in there.
And do you know, dear Mary Beth, the main factor to bad habits
proliferating? Well, yes of course, it has to do with the
environment.
?
After we get our patient back up, and I
am reasonably confident that we can, he will be coming back to a
somewhat unstable environment. Good intentions and the desire to
care, do not necessarily resolve themselves in equally great
results. I may be mistaken, but I do hold to the opinion that Victor
would...relapse," Van Hoff lowered his voice at the last
word,?in case the patient could hear him on some level and
assimilate his words enough to make them true. He did not wish to be
wrong and cause the very thing he feared for Victor.
?
"I think he would try. Most patients
try at first because they are frightened of the malady that befell
them. For some time they seek to avoid it, but later lose interest
and..." the doctor explained, his shrug as helpless as his lack of
hope in the patient's recovery.?
?
"Oh Heidi, don't be ridiculous. It's as
if you are trying to misconstrue my meaning on purpose to make your
mission impossible," Elizabeth complained, reminding herself to
relent, lest her cheeks, her weakest feature at present, unduly
puffed themselves.
?
"I never said, seduce him, have I,
girl?" she demanded imperiously, beginning to wonder?if she bet
on the wrong horse one more time, as young Elizabeth did a long time
ago.
?
"Yes, yes, you can simply ask him. Ask
him nicely is what I meant, obviously. Truly Heidi, are your dreams
getting the?better of you now? Can you do this thing for both
of our sake? Can you simply ask my husband for such a reasonable
favor? I am certain a girl with your...abilities would find plenty
of pleasure in other quarters, of that has been your desire,"
Elizabeth concluded half questioningly, trying to ascertain the
degree of their mutual understanding.
?
It was a little bit similar to playing
on the edge. The old Elizabeth would have been reluctant to?do
so, fearful of the fallout, of the very thought, of the new
thinking. But the new Elizabeth forged right ahead,
confident?in her newly found powers and her ability to protect
herself against most types of enemies. ?
?
"Well, he doesn't have to believe in
dreams, my dear. All he needs to know is that you do, and he could
seek to indulge you.?especially when it takes such a small
effort on his part. I firmly believe he has become a greater
supporter of small efforts and meaningless gestures," the young
woman could not help but comment bitterly, her?facade slipping
if only for?a brief moment. ?
???
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, September 3,
2020 2:06 PM
Subject: Re:
[A-Twist-Of-Fate] Sweet dreams
Doctor, do you think it will be the same with
Victor? Or, do you think he will learn from his mistakes, and try
to do better? Surely, it cannot be all because of self indulgence,
Mary Beth suggested.
How Heidi truly wished and longed, for Victor to have an
interest in her; she reason that even an affair, was better than
no attention from him at all, and such a positive interest from
him, would cause her to break off her attempt to slowly kill him.
A soft blush touched her cheeks with Elizabeth¡¯s
compliments.
I shall do what I can of course, but mistress, surely you
would not have me to actually seduce him. It was a statement, what
seemed to her a rather bold, obvious one. I am thinking that you
want me just simply to ask him questions, questions about dreams
and the like I suppose. He probably doesn¡¯t know much about that
sort of thing though, I am given to understand that most people of
science, men especially, don¡¯t take as much stock in dreams as
women might take. ?men can be such poor, logical creatures,
which no doubt serves them well in some instances, while it serves
as their downfall in?others.
God loves
you.
"I don't know about everyone,
dearest Mary Beth. Some people can indeed learn but others...I
have lost a score of battles against several patients who did
not stop indulging their caviar obsessions or worse yet, the
horrible drinking habit.
?
It seemed they would understand me
at the time, likely because they recognized their suffering was
caused by something they were doing. But as soon as I managed to
alleviate their suffering, their habits returned as if they were
never gone. I think it takes a stronger person, than merely an
intelligent one, to actually?discard what is bad for
them.
?
Although it should not be so, I
should be agreeing with you in this respect, yet alas, this is
not my experience. Making you more singular for learning from
yours than you can possibly know," Van Hoff reassured earnestly,
his voice completely serious and devoid of any undue
flattery.
?
"I know Heidi, I know. It is not
easy for me to say. But you know how it is, when you are
united?in the eyes of the Lord, it does not mean that one
is not weary of the other.
?
I am not quite as lovely, as
feminine as you, I fear, and my influence on my husband is very
much diminished. Other women might have better rapport with his
needs. You seem so qualified. I do not wish to pressure you into
anything you are not comfortable with.
?
Be your charming self, that is all
that is needed, for Victor to be interested in giving us, or
rather you, a true explanation," Elizabeth hedged. She felt her
charms could be considerable, when exerted on a worthy man, like
Cylas. But?who was Victor, to properly appreciate her?
?
If he wasn't interested in the
likes of Heidi now, he really ought to be. They were on the same
level, while Elizabeth herself was clearly above such
mediocrity.
?
It no longer seemed to her that
Heidi's experience was like hers. If it really was, the girl
would be the last to ask about it. But if she thought it would
be in her best interests to get involved, well for all Elizabeth
knew, Victor might be the kind of man that only needed
encouragement to express his true passion.
?
He might even find a servant girl
preferable. Elizabeth thought she would have, in his place. A
servant was the one woman he could hope to handle, pathetic
creature that he became, and no amount of self inflicted
endowments was going to change his inner weakness. She was his
wife, she ought to know such facts better than anyone, Elizabeth
reasoned.??
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday,
September 2, 2020 9:46 AM
Subject: Re:
[A-Twist-Of-Fate] Sweet dreams
Well Doctor, I think that anyone could learn
from any experience, I am hoping that perhaps our patient
here, will learn from this experience, and start being a bit
more careful and selective about what he puts into his body,
and perhaps take care of himself a bit more. And thank you for
saying that I know more than most doctors, although I would
dare Provencher most doctors would doubt that seriously. She
smiled at him warmly.
Heidi¡®s eyes widened with sincere surprise, she could not
believe what her mistress was saying about Victor liking her
the most. But, he is married to you, mistress; I am nought
but??a servant, I do not see how he could like me
the most, but as you say, I will do as you suggest, he is a
brilliant man of science.
God loves
you.
"Well, you are not wrong,
Heidi. But of course we don't have to approach it directly.
I could, or maybe we both could, on different occasions, ask
Victor what scientific phenomenon could cause such strange
dreams.
?
It would probably go along way
towards him offfering us a sincere?response, if you
compliment the level of his competence at science in
advance. I think he likes you the most," Elizabeth
tentatively?suggested.
?
"Oh nonsense Mary Beth. You are
so experienced than you know more than some doctors. You can
even catch me at an inaccuracy. And trust you
me,?unlike other men I do not mind that. I would rather
get it right for my patient than insist on being right in my
assertion.
?
Now let us take this a step
further. In your, experienced opinion, which intern do you
think could get the best results, or at least, learn the
most form the experience?" Van Hoff questioned with sincere
curiosity. ?
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, August
31, 2020 8:47 AM
Subject: Re:
[A-Twist-Of-Fate] Sweet dreams
Ooc, when I try to forward, it seems to
take the subject away, so I¡¯m going to try replying; not
sure what Aol has done here, but it¡¯s being kind of weird.
IC: at this time, I have none, mistress, Heidi
replied, her tone and expression sincere; I don¡¯t remember
anything out of the ordinary happening to me, nothing save
for these crazy dreams that I¡¯ve been having. And it looks
as if it is the same for you. What are we to do? ?I
suppose we could wait until the master is well again, and
ask him about it, but then, he likely doesn¡¯t know either,
and would probably think we have quite taken leave of our
senses. She thought to her self, this is Shirley the one
who can figure out what to do, since she is the wife of
the great Victor Frankenstein.
But I wonder, Mary Beth ventured, should we try
feeding him and rubbing his throat, so he can swallow? Do
you think that something warm and tasty going down, might
stimulate the palate, which intern could stimulate, him?
It¡¯s only a question mind you, I¡¯m not the doctor here.
?While we¡¯re at it, shall I also have some chicken
broth or chicken soup brought to you? I could probably eat
as well, but I haven¡¯t thought about it much, I¡¯ve been
more concerned about our patient, and so deeply involved
in conversing with
you.
|
?
"Mary Beth, when you mention angry servants...what
do you imagine their influence on the patient's condition to be? Tell me, what
have?you observed in your wisdom?
?
Do you feel the patient could be feeling guilty for
not being able to dissolve the tension in the house? Does?he consider it
his fault perhaps?" Dr?Van Hoof knew he was fishing but such mundane
matters, as important as they may have been for his patients, was not something
he could generally relate to in such particulars.
?
"Very well Heidi. Now that you have made yourself
clear, I accept your apology. Just make sure, when you are conversing with other
serving girls, to never be so unclear in the future where they could
misunderstand you and think badly of me. Women can never be too careful about
their reputation. I trust you understand that.
?
I am sorry the task makes you uncomfortable. I
would not have offered the idea,a had I believed there was an easier way. My own
concerns and questions Victor simply dismissed, without addressing them.?I
don't think he does not trust me. But perhaps he is so used to me that
discussing his discoveries with me does not at al excite him.
?
I was hopeful that a fresh attention, of a young
woman in particular could flatter him, make him think about it and talk about it
that is all. But if you find yourself coming up with a better idea, by all means
let me know. If there is a more respectable approach I have missed, then I would
be all the more gratified to hear about it," Elizabeth coldly encouraged.
????
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Saturday, September 5, 2020 10:59
AM
Subject: Re: [A-Twist-Of-Fate] Sweet
dreams
Malnourishment possibly, Mary Beth began, I believe that is a
definite factor in his problem, but a house such as that one usually has more
than one or two servants. ?servants often become angry with their
employers, sometimes because they feel they are not receiving enough wages for
their work, or it could be other things. I don¡¯t believe the wife is doing
anything amiss, she seemed too concerned and distraught over the entire
situation. It will be interesting to see whether or not she actually comes to
visit him, and check on his progress, or lack there of, which ever the case
may prove to be.
Heidi looked uncomfortable and very uneasy, what else was she supposed to
think? ?Uh no mistress, I could never think so poorly of you, nor could I
think myself so much better than you in such matters as seducing your husband,
or anyone else¡¯s husband for that matter. Honestly, the task makes me
uncomfortable and nervous, nevertheless I will do it, because you, my
mistress, have asked me to do so. ?seducing another woman¡¯s husband is
not in my nature. I just wanted to make sure that I understood you, what you
wanted me to do, that¡¯s all. Perhaps I strive to hard to please, but I never
meant anything by it, that?I would think so lowly of you to ask such a
thing. ??I meant nothing by it, please, accept my humble
apology.
"Outside forces, Mary Beth. Do you
mean...something similar to a disease traveling through the air, or
malnourishment, or I have read about people beginning to?lose their
mind in the Norse due to a severely somber weather...What kind were you
referring to, please explain," Dr Van Hoff encouraged with a frown, not
truly surprised that his astute assistant may have picked up on something he
had missed.
?
"Jolly good, Heidi. Only the very idea that I
would suggest something inappropriate. Does it not indicate how poorly you
think of me? Is this my reward for being candid with you, girl?
?
Alright, use this opportunity then to tell me
how you really feel about me. What did I do to make you even wonder. Even
wonder, I say, that I am capable of such an outrageous idea.?To seduce
my own husband, while I am still a member of this household? Why, you must
think of your own charms and persuasion even more than I do.
?
I suppose it is not?all bad. If you are
that confident of yourself, however secretly, you have every chance of
getting the mission accomplished.
?
But do answer me this. Why do?you hold
such a low opinion of me all of a sudden? Has somebody been talking to you
about me, spreading rumors that you never put a stop to?" Elizabeth
demanded, privately amused with her ability to dominate the serving
girl.
?
She?could and would achieve greater
things, against a greater challenge, but this was?certainly a pleasant
start.??
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, September 4, 2020 6:01
AM
Subject: Re: [A-Twist-Of-Fate] Sweet
dreams
Marybeth took the liberty of
finishing Van Hoff¡¯s sentence, go right back to his old ways after a
while, she concluded, it¡¯s sad that indeed most people do this, no matter
how fearful at first they might seem of the thing that happened to them.
She frowned in consideration, actually, I¡¯m worried about that
household too. I think the woman loves him, and I¡¯m reasonably certain
that he loves her, at least on some level, but there¡¯s tension and
conflict somewhere, I think some of the problem may be coming from outside
forces. Of course I can¡¯t prove that yet, but that is my theory at
present.
Heidi cringed, both inside, and visibly. Please mistress, I never
meant to bring your displeasure or discomfort, I did not actually think
you meant for me to seduce him, but I wanted to make certain that we
understood each other, I wanted to make certain that you really meant for
me to only ask him. Because, if you had wanted something more, something
more sinister, I fear that is just not in my nature. We can only hope that
our patient will indeed learn from his mistakes.
God loves you.
"Mary Beth, let me be honest with you. It
might be uncomfortable, but one has to be honest when lives are at
stake, I think.
?
I think, my impression of young
Frankenstein's household is...somewhat complicated. Perhaps not more so
than other households, but not truly in an encouraging way. I suppose he
loves his wife, I suppose she is well intended and may care for him as
deeply.
?
But something is not right in there. And do
you know, dear Mary Beth, the main factor to bad habits proliferating?
Well, yes of course, it has to do with the environment.
?
After we get our patient back up, and I am
reasonably confident that we can, he will be coming back to a somewhat
unstable environment. Good intentions and the desire to care, do not
necessarily resolve themselves in equally great results. I may be
mistaken, but I do hold to the opinion that Victor would...relapse," Van
Hoff lowered his voice at the last word,?in case the patient could
hear him on some level and assimilate his words enough to make them
true. He did not wish to be wrong and cause the very thing he feared for
Victor.
?
"I think he would try. Most patients try at
first because they are frightened of the malady that befell them. For
some time they seek to avoid it, but later lose interest and..." the
doctor explained, his shrug as helpless as his lack of hope in the
patient's recovery.?
?
"Oh Heidi, don't be ridiculous. It's as if
you are trying to misconstrue my meaning on purpose to make your mission
impossible," Elizabeth complained, reminding herself to relent, lest her
cheeks, her weakest feature at present, unduly puffed
themselves.
?
"I never said, seduce him, have I, girl?"
she demanded imperiously, beginning to wonder?if she bet on the
wrong horse one more time, as young Elizabeth did a long time
ago.
?
"Yes, yes, you can simply ask him. Ask him
nicely is what I meant, obviously. Truly Heidi, are your dreams getting
the?better of you now? Can you do this thing for both of our sake?
Can you simply ask my husband for such a reasonable favor? I am certain
a girl with your...abilities would find plenty of pleasure in other
quarters, of that has been your desire," Elizabeth concluded half
questioningly, trying to ascertain the degree of their mutual
understanding.
?
It was a little bit similar to playing on
the edge. The old Elizabeth would have been reluctant to?do so,
fearful of the fallout, of the very thought, of the new thinking. But
the new Elizabeth forged right ahead, confident?in her newly found
powers and her ability to protect herself against most types of enemies.
?
?
"Well, he doesn't have to believe in
dreams, my dear. All he needs to know is that you do, and he could seek
to indulge you.?especially when it takes such a small effort on his
part. I firmly believe he has become a greater supporter of small
efforts and meaningless gestures," the young woman could not help but
comment bitterly, her?facade slipping if only for?a brief
moment. ?
???
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, September 3, 2020
2:06 PM
Subject: Re: [A-Twist-Of-Fate]
Sweet dreams
Doctor, do you think it will be the same with Victor?
Or, do you think he will learn from his mistakes, and try to do
better? Surely, it cannot be all because of self indulgence, Mary Beth
suggested.
How Heidi truly wished and longed, for Victor to have an interest
in her; she reason that even an affair, was better than no attention
from him at all, and such a positive interest from him, would cause
her to break off her attempt to slowly kill him. A soft blush touched
her cheeks with Elizabeth¡¯s compliments.
I shall do what I can of course, but mistress, surely you would
not have me to actually seduce him. It was a statement, what seemed to
her a rather bold, obvious one. I am thinking that you want me just
simply to ask him questions, questions about dreams and the like I
suppose. He probably doesn¡¯t know much about that sort of thing
though, I am given to understand that most people of science, men
especially, don¡¯t take as much stock in dreams as women might take.
?men can be such poor, logical creatures, which no doubt serves
them well in some instances, while it serves as their downfall
in?others.
God loves you.
"I don't know about everyone, dearest
Mary Beth. Some people can indeed learn but others...I have lost a
score of battles against several patients who did not stop indulging
their caviar obsessions or worse yet, the horrible drinking
habit.
?
It seemed they would understand me at
the time, likely because they recognized their suffering was caused
by something they were doing. But as soon as I managed to alleviate
their suffering, their habits returned as if they were never gone. I
think it takes a stronger person, than merely an intelligent one, to
actually?discard what is bad for them.
?
Although it should not be so, I should
be agreeing with you in this respect, yet alas, this is not my
experience. Making you more singular for learning from yours than
you can possibly know," Van Hoff reassured earnestly, his voice
completely serious and devoid of any undue flattery.
?
"I know Heidi, I know. It is not easy
for me to say. But you know how it is, when you are united?in
the eyes of the Lord, it does not mean that one is not weary of the
other.
?
I am not quite as lovely, as feminine
as you, I fear, and my influence on my husband is very much
diminished. Other women might have better rapport with his needs.
You seem so qualified. I do not wish to pressure you into anything
you are not comfortable with.
?
Be your charming self, that is all that
is needed, for Victor to be interested in giving us, or rather you,
a true explanation," Elizabeth hedged. She felt her charms could be
considerable, when exerted on a worthy man, like Cylas. But?who
was Victor, to properly appreciate her?
?
If he wasn't interested in the likes of
Heidi now, he really ought to be. They were on the same level, while
Elizabeth herself was clearly above such mediocrity.
?
It no longer seemed to her that Heidi's
experience was like hers. If it really was, the girl would be the
last to ask about it. But if she thought it would be in her best
interests to get involved, well for all Elizabeth knew, Victor might
be the kind of man that only needed encouragement to express his
true passion.
?
He might even find a servant girl
preferable. Elizabeth thought she would have, in his place. A
servant was the one woman he could hope to handle, pathetic creature
that he became, and no amount of self inflicted endowments was going
to change his inner weakness. She was his wife, she ought to know
such facts better than anyone, Elizabeth
reasoned.??
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, September 2,
2020 9:46 AM
Subject: Re:
[A-Twist-Of-Fate] Sweet dreams
Well Doctor, I think that anyone could learn from
any experience, I am hoping that perhaps our patient here, will
learn from this experience, and start being a bit more careful and
selective about what he puts into his body, and perhaps take care
of himself a bit more. And thank you for saying that I know more
than most doctors, although I would dare Provencher most doctors
would doubt that seriously. She smiled at him warmly.
Heidi¡®s eyes widened with sincere surprise, she could not
believe what her mistress was saying about Victor liking her the
most. But, he is married to you, mistress; I am nought
but??a servant, I do not see how he could like me the
most, but as you say, I will do as you suggest, he is a brilliant
man of science.
God loves
you.
"Well, you are not wrong, Heidi.
But of course we don't have to approach it directly. I could, or
maybe we both could, on different occasions, ask Victor what
scientific phenomenon could cause such strange dreams.
?
It would probably go along way
towards him offfering us a sincere?response, if you
compliment the level of his competence at science in advance. I
think he likes you the most," Elizabeth
tentatively?suggested.
?
"Oh nonsense Mary Beth. You are so
experienced than you know more than some doctors. You can even
catch me at an inaccuracy. And trust you me,?unlike other
men I do not mind that. I would rather get it right for my
patient than insist on being right in my assertion.
?
Now let us take this a step
further. In your, experienced opinion, which intern do you think
could get the best results, or at least, learn the most form the
experience?" Van Hoff questioned with sincere curiosity.
?
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, August 31,
2020 8:47 AM
Subject: Re:
[A-Twist-Of-Fate] Sweet dreams
Ooc, when I try to forward, it seems to take
the subject away, so I¡¯m going to try replying; not sure what
Aol has done here, but it¡¯s being kind of weird.
IC: at this time, I have none, mistress, Heidi replied,
her tone and expression sincere; I don¡¯t remember anything out
of the ordinary happening to me, nothing save for these crazy
dreams that I¡¯ve been having. And it looks as if it is the
same for you. What are we to do? ?I suppose we could wait
until the master is well again, and ask him about it, but
then, he likely doesn¡¯t know either, and would probably think
we have quite taken leave of our senses. She thought to her
self, this is Shirley the one who can figure out what to do,
since she is the wife of the great Victor Frankenstein.
But I wonder, Mary Beth ventured, should we try feeding
him and rubbing his throat, so he can swallow? Do you think
that something warm and tasty going down, might stimulate the
palate, which intern could stimulate, him? It¡¯s only a
question mind you, I¡¯m not the doctor here. ?While we¡¯re
at it, shall I also have some chicken broth or chicken soup
brought to you? I could probably eat as well, but I haven¡¯t
thought about it much, I¡¯ve been more concerned about our
patient, and so deeply involved in conversing with
you.
|
?
"Outside forces, Mary Beth. Do you mean...something
similar to a disease traveling through the air, or malnourishment, or I have
read about people beginning to?lose their mind in the Norse due to a
severely somber weather...What kind were you referring to, please explain," Dr
Van Hoff encouraged with a frown, not truly surprised that his astute assistant
may have picked up on something he had missed.
?
"Jolly good, Heidi. Only the very idea that I would
suggest something inappropriate. Does it not indicate how poorly you think of
me? Is this my reward for being candid with you, girl?
?
Alright, use this opportunity then to tell me how
you really feel about me. What did I do to make you even wonder. Even wonder, I
say, that I am capable of such an outrageous idea.?To seduce my own
husband, while I am still a member of this household? Why, you must think of
your own charms and persuasion even more than I do.
?
I suppose it is not?all bad. If you are that
confident of yourself, however secretly, you have every chance of getting the
mission accomplished.
?
But do answer me this. Why do?you hold such a
low opinion of me all of a sudden? Has somebody been talking to you about me,
spreading rumors that you never put a stop to?" Elizabeth demanded, privately
amused with her ability to dominate the serving girl.
?
She?could and would achieve greater things,
against a greater challenge, but this was?certainly a pleasant
start.??
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, September 4, 2020 6:01
AM
Subject: Re: [A-Twist-Of-Fate] Sweet
dreams
Marybeth took the liberty of
finishing Van Hoff¡¯s sentence, go right back to his old ways after a while,
she concluded, it¡¯s sad that indeed most people do this, no matter how fearful
at first they might seem of the thing that happened to them.
She frowned in consideration, actually, I¡¯m worried about that household
too. I think the woman loves him, and I¡¯m reasonably certain that he loves
her, at least on some level, but there¡¯s tension and conflict somewhere, I
think some of the problem may be coming from outside forces. Of course I can¡¯t
prove that yet, but that is my theory at present.
Heidi cringed, both inside, and visibly. Please mistress, I never meant
to bring your displeasure or discomfort, I did not actually think you meant
for me to seduce him, but I wanted to make certain that we understood each
other, I wanted to make certain that you really meant for me to only ask him.
Because, if you had wanted something more, something more sinister, I fear
that is just not in my nature. We can only hope that our patient will indeed
learn from his mistakes.
God loves you.
"Mary Beth, let me be honest with you. It might
be uncomfortable, but one has to be honest when lives are at stake, I think.
?
I think, my impression of young Frankenstein's
household is...somewhat complicated. Perhaps not more so than other
households, but not truly in an encouraging way. I suppose he loves his
wife, I suppose she is well intended and may care for him as
deeply.
?
But something is not right in there. And do you
know, dear Mary Beth, the main factor to bad habits proliferating? Well, yes
of course, it has to do with the environment.
?
After we get our patient back up, and I am
reasonably confident that we can, he will be coming back to a somewhat
unstable environment. Good intentions and the desire to care, do not
necessarily resolve themselves in equally great results. I may be mistaken,
but I do hold to the opinion that Victor would...relapse," Van Hoff lowered
his voice at the last word,?in case the patient could hear him on some
level and assimilate his words enough to make them true. He did not wish to
be wrong and cause the very thing he feared for Victor.
?
"I think he would try. Most patients try at
first because they are frightened of the malady that befell them. For some
time they seek to avoid it, but later lose interest and..." the doctor
explained, his shrug as helpless as his lack of hope in the patient's
recovery.?
?
"Oh Heidi, don't be ridiculous. It's as if you
are trying to misconstrue my meaning on purpose to make your mission
impossible," Elizabeth complained, reminding herself to relent, lest her
cheeks, her weakest feature at present, unduly puffed
themselves.
?
"I never said, seduce him, have I, girl?" she
demanded imperiously, beginning to wonder?if she bet on the wrong horse
one more time, as young Elizabeth did a long time ago.
?
"Yes, yes, you can simply ask him. Ask him
nicely is what I meant, obviously. Truly Heidi, are your dreams getting
the?better of you now? Can you do this thing for both of our sake? Can
you simply ask my husband for such a reasonable favor? I am certain a girl
with your...abilities would find plenty of pleasure in other quarters, of
that has been your desire," Elizabeth concluded half questioningly, trying
to ascertain the degree of their mutual understanding.
?
It was a little bit similar to playing on the
edge. The old Elizabeth would have been reluctant to?do so, fearful of
the fallout, of the very thought, of the new thinking. But the new Elizabeth
forged right ahead, confident?in her newly found powers and her ability
to protect herself against most types of enemies. ?
?
"Well, he doesn't have to believe in dreams, my
dear. All he needs to know is that you do, and he could seek to indulge
you.?especially when it takes such a small effort on his part. I firmly
believe he has become a greater supporter of small efforts and meaningless
gestures," the young woman could not help but comment bitterly,
her?facade slipping if only for?a brief moment.
?
???
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, September 3, 2020
2:06 PM
Subject: Re: [A-Twist-Of-Fate] Sweet
dreams
Doctor, do you think it will be the same with Victor? Or,
do you think he will learn from his mistakes, and try to do better?
Surely, it cannot be all because of self indulgence, Mary Beth suggested.
How Heidi truly wished and longed, for Victor to have an interest in
her; she reason that even an affair, was better than no attention from him
at all, and such a positive interest from him, would cause her to break
off her attempt to slowly kill him. A soft blush touched her cheeks with
Elizabeth¡¯s compliments.
I shall do what I can of course, but mistress, surely you would not
have me to actually seduce him. It was a statement, what seemed to her a
rather bold, obvious one. I am thinking that you want me just simply to
ask him questions, questions about dreams and the like I suppose. He
probably doesn¡¯t know much about that sort of thing though, I am given to
understand that most people of science, men especially, don¡¯t take as much
stock in dreams as women might take. ?men can be such poor, logical
creatures, which no doubt serves them well in some instances, while it
serves as their downfall in?others.
God loves you.
"I don't know about everyone, dearest Mary
Beth. Some people can indeed learn but others...I have lost a score of
battles against several patients who did not stop indulging their caviar
obsessions or worse yet, the horrible drinking habit.
?
It seemed they would understand me at the
time, likely because they recognized their suffering was caused by
something they were doing. But as soon as I managed to alleviate their
suffering, their habits returned as if they were never gone. I think it
takes a stronger person, than merely an intelligent one, to
actually?discard what is bad for them.
?
Although it should not be so, I should be
agreeing with you in this respect, yet alas, this is not my experience.
Making you more singular for learning from yours than you can possibly
know," Van Hoff reassured earnestly, his voice completely serious and
devoid of any undue flattery.
?
"I know Heidi, I know. It is not easy for
me to say. But you know how it is, when you are united?in the eyes
of the Lord, it does not mean that one is not weary of the other.
?
I am not quite as lovely, as feminine as
you, I fear, and my influence on my husband is very much diminished.
Other women might have better rapport with his needs. You seem so
qualified. I do not wish to pressure you into anything you are not
comfortable with.
?
Be your charming self, that is all that is
needed, for Victor to be interested in giving us, or rather you, a true
explanation," Elizabeth hedged. She felt her charms could be
considerable, when exerted on a worthy man, like Cylas. But?who was
Victor, to properly appreciate her?
?
If he wasn't interested in the likes of
Heidi now, he really ought to be. They were on the same level, while
Elizabeth herself was clearly above such mediocrity.
?
It no longer seemed to her that Heidi's
experience was like hers. If it really was, the girl would be the last
to ask about it. But if she thought it would be in her best interests to
get involved, well for all Elizabeth knew, Victor might be the kind of
man that only needed encouragement to express his true
passion.
?
He might even find a servant girl
preferable. Elizabeth thought she would have, in his place. A servant
was the one woman he could hope to handle, pathetic creature that he
became, and no amount of self inflicted endowments was going to change
his inner weakness. She was his wife, she ought to know such facts
better than anyone, Elizabeth reasoned.??
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, September 2,
2020 9:46 AM
Subject: Re: [A-Twist-Of-Fate]
Sweet dreams
Well Doctor, I think that anyone could learn from any
experience, I am hoping that perhaps our patient here, will learn from
this experience, and start being a bit more careful and selective
about what he puts into his body, and perhaps take care of himself a
bit more. And thank you for saying that I know more than most doctors,
although I would dare Provencher most doctors would doubt that
seriously. She smiled at him warmly.
Heidi¡®s eyes widened with sincere surprise, she could not believe
what her mistress was saying about Victor liking her the most. But, he
is married to you, mistress; I am nought but??a servant, I
do not see how he could like me the most, but as you say, I will do as
you suggest, he is a brilliant man of science.
God loves you.
"Well, you are not wrong, Heidi. But of
course we don't have to approach it directly. I could, or maybe we
both could, on different occasions, ask Victor what scientific
phenomenon could cause such strange dreams.
?
It would probably go along way towards
him offfering us a sincere?response, if you compliment the
level of his competence at science in advance. I think he likes you
the most," Elizabeth tentatively?suggested.
?
"Oh nonsense Mary Beth. You are so
experienced than you know more than some doctors. You can even catch
me at an inaccuracy. And trust you me,?unlike other men I do
not mind that. I would rather get it right for my patient than
insist on being right in my assertion.
?
Now let us take this a step further. In
your, experienced opinion, which intern do you think could get the
best results, or at least, learn the most form the experience?" Van
Hoff questioned with sincere curiosity. ?
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2020
8:47 AM
Subject: Re:
[A-Twist-Of-Fate] Sweet dreams
Ooc, when I try to forward, it seems to take the
subject away, so I¡¯m going to try replying; not sure what Aol has
done here, but it¡¯s being kind of weird.
IC: at this time, I have none, mistress, Heidi replied, her
tone and expression sincere; I don¡¯t remember anything out of the
ordinary happening to me, nothing save for these crazy dreams that
I¡¯ve been having. And it looks as if it is the same for you. What
are we to do? ?I suppose we could wait until the master is
well again, and ask him about it, but then, he likely doesn¡¯t know
either, and would probably think we have quite taken leave of our
senses. She thought to her self, this is Shirley the one who can
figure out what to do, since she is the wife of the great Victor
Frankenstein.
But I wonder, Mary Beth ventured, should we try feeding him
and rubbing his throat, so he can swallow? Do you think that
something warm and tasty going down, might stimulate the palate,
which intern could stimulate, him? It¡¯s only a question mind you,
I¡¯m not the doctor here. ?While we¡¯re at it, shall I also
have some chicken broth or chicken soup brought to you? I could
probably eat as well, but I haven¡¯t thought about it much, I¡¯ve
been more concerned about our patient, and so deeply involved in
conversing with
you.
|
?
"Mary Beth, let me be honest with you. It might be
uncomfortable, but one has to be honest when lives are at stake, I think.
?
I think, my impression of young Frankenstein's
household is...somewhat complicated. Perhaps not more so than other households,
but not truly in an encouraging way. I suppose he loves his wife, I suppose she
is well intended and may care for him as deeply.
?
But something is not right in there. And do you
know, dear Mary Beth, the main factor to bad habits proliferating? Well, yes of
course, it has to do with the environment.
?
After we get our patient back up, and I am
reasonably confident that we can, he will be coming back to a somewhat unstable
environment. Good intentions and the desire to care, do not necessarily resolve
themselves in equally great results. I may be mistaken, but I do hold to the
opinion that Victor would...relapse," Van Hoff lowered his voice at the last
word,?in case the patient could hear him on some level and assimilate his
words enough to make them true. He did not wish to be wrong and cause the very
thing he feared for Victor.
?
"I think he would try. Most patients try at first
because they are frightened of the malady that befell them. For some time they
seek to avoid it, but later lose interest and..." the doctor explained, his
shrug as helpless as his lack of hope in the patient's
recovery.?
?
"Oh Heidi, don't be ridiculous. It's as if you are
trying to misconstrue my meaning on purpose to make your mission impossible,"
Elizabeth complained, reminding herself to relent, lest her cheeks, her weakest
feature at present, unduly puffed themselves.
?
"I never said, seduce him, have I, girl?" she
demanded imperiously, beginning to wonder?if she bet on the wrong horse one
more time, as young Elizabeth did a long time ago.
?
"Yes, yes, you can simply ask him. Ask him nicely
is what I meant, obviously. Truly Heidi, are your dreams getting the?better
of you now? Can you do this thing for both of our sake? Can you simply ask my
husband for such a reasonable favor? I am certain a girl with your...abilities
would find plenty of pleasure in other quarters, of that has been your desire,"
Elizabeth concluded half questioningly, trying to ascertain the degree of their
mutual understanding.
?
It was a little bit similar to playing on the edge.
The old Elizabeth would have been reluctant to?do so, fearful of the
fallout, of the very thought, of the new thinking. But the new Elizabeth forged
right ahead, confident?in her newly found powers and her ability to protect
herself against most types of enemies. ?
?
"Well, he doesn't have to believe in dreams, my
dear. All he needs to know is that you do, and he could seek to indulge
you.?especially when it takes such a small effort on his part. I firmly
believe he has become a greater supporter of small efforts and meaningless
gestures," the young woman could not help but comment bitterly, her?facade
slipping if only for?a brief moment. ?
???
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, September 3, 2020 2:06
PM
Subject: Re: [A-Twist-Of-Fate] Sweet
dreams
Doctor, do you think it will be the same with Victor? Or, do
you think he will learn from his mistakes, and try to do better? Surely, it
cannot be all because of self indulgence, Mary Beth suggested.
How Heidi truly wished and longed, for Victor to have an interest in her;
she reason that even an affair, was better than no attention from him at all,
and such a positive interest from him, would cause her to break off her
attempt to slowly kill him. A soft blush touched her cheeks with Elizabeth¡¯s
compliments.
I shall do what I can of course, but mistress, surely you would not have
me to actually seduce him. It was a statement, what seemed to her a rather
bold, obvious one. I am thinking that you want me just simply to ask him
questions, questions about dreams and the like I suppose. He probably doesn¡¯t
know much about that sort of thing though, I am given to understand that most
people of science, men especially, don¡¯t take as much stock in dreams as women
might take. ?men can be such poor, logical creatures, which no doubt
serves them well in some instances, while it serves as their downfall
in?others.
God loves you.
"I don't know about everyone, dearest Mary
Beth. Some people can indeed learn but others...I have lost a score of
battles against several patients who did not stop indulging their caviar
obsessions or worse yet, the horrible drinking habit.
?
It seemed they would understand me at the time,
likely because they recognized their suffering was caused by something they
were doing. But as soon as I managed to alleviate their suffering, their
habits returned as if they were never gone. I think it takes a stronger
person, than merely an intelligent one, to actually?discard what is bad
for them.
?
Although it should not be so, I should be
agreeing with you in this respect, yet alas, this is not my experience.
Making you more singular for learning from yours than you can possibly
know," Van Hoff reassured earnestly, his voice completely serious and devoid
of any undue flattery.
?
"I know Heidi, I know. It is not easy for me to
say. But you know how it is, when you are united?in the eyes of the
Lord, it does not mean that one is not weary of the other.
?
I am not quite as lovely, as feminine as you, I
fear, and my influence on my husband is very much diminished. Other women
might have better rapport with his needs. You seem so qualified. I do not
wish to pressure you into anything you are not comfortable with.
?
Be your charming self, that is all that is
needed, for Victor to be interested in giving us, or rather you, a true
explanation," Elizabeth hedged. She felt her charms could be considerable,
when exerted on a worthy man, like Cylas. But?who was Victor, to
properly appreciate her?
?
If he wasn't interested in the likes of Heidi
now, he really ought to be. They were on the same level, while Elizabeth
herself was clearly above such mediocrity.
?
It no longer seemed to her that Heidi's
experience was like hers. If it really was, the girl would be the last to
ask about it. But if she thought it would be in her best interests to get
involved, well for all Elizabeth knew, Victor might be the kind of man that
only needed encouragement to express his true passion.
?
He might even find a servant girl preferable.
Elizabeth thought she would have, in his place. A servant was the one woman
he could hope to handle, pathetic creature that he became, and no amount of
self inflicted endowments was going to change his inner weakness. She was
his wife, she ought to know such facts better than anyone, Elizabeth
reasoned.??
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2020
9:46 AM
Subject: Re: [A-Twist-Of-Fate] Sweet
dreams
Well Doctor, I think that anyone could learn from any
experience, I am hoping that perhaps our patient here, will learn from
this experience, and start being a bit more careful and selective about
what he puts into his body, and perhaps take care of himself a bit more.
And thank you for saying that I know more than most doctors, although I
would dare Provencher most doctors would doubt that seriously. She smiled
at him warmly.
Heidi¡®s eyes widened with sincere surprise, she could not believe
what her mistress was saying about Victor liking her the most. But, he is
married to you, mistress; I am nought but??a servant, I do not
see how he could like me the most, but as you say, I will do as you
suggest, he is a brilliant man of science.
God loves you.
"Well, you are not wrong, Heidi. But of
course we don't have to approach it directly. I could, or maybe we both
could, on different occasions, ask Victor what scientific phenomenon
could cause such strange dreams.
?
It would probably go along way towards him
offfering us a sincere?response, if you compliment the level of his
competence at science in advance. I think he likes you the most,"
Elizabeth tentatively?suggested.
?
"Oh nonsense Mary Beth. You are so
experienced than you know more than some doctors. You can even catch me
at an inaccuracy. And trust you me,?unlike other men I do not mind
that. I would rather get it right for my patient than insist on being
right in my assertion.
?
Now let us take this a step further. In
your, experienced opinion, which intern do you think could get the best
results, or at least, learn the most form the experience?" Van Hoff
questioned with sincere curiosity. ?
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2020
8:47 AM
Subject: Re: [A-Twist-Of-Fate]
Sweet dreams
Ooc, when I try to forward, it seems to take the
subject away, so I¡¯m going to try replying; not sure what Aol has done
here, but it¡¯s being kind of weird.
IC: at this time, I have none, mistress, Heidi replied, her tone
and expression sincere; I don¡¯t remember anything out of the ordinary
happening to me, nothing save for these crazy dreams that I¡¯ve been
having. And it looks as if it is the same for you. What are we to do?
?I suppose we could wait until the master is well again, and ask
him about it, but then, he likely doesn¡¯t know either, and would
probably think we have quite taken leave of our senses. She thought to
her self, this is Shirley the one who can figure out what to do, since
she is the wife of the great Victor Frankenstein.
But I wonder, Mary Beth ventured, should we try feeding him and
rubbing his throat, so he can swallow? Do you think that something
warm and tasty going down, might stimulate the palate, which intern
could stimulate, him? It¡¯s only a question mind you, I¡¯m not the
doctor here. ?While we¡¯re at it, shall I also have some chicken
broth or chicken soup brought to you? I could probably eat as well,
but I haven¡¯t thought about it much, I¡¯ve been more concerned about
our patient, and so deeply involved in conversing with
you.
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?
"I don't know about everyone, dearest Mary Beth.
Some people can indeed learn but others...I have lost a score of battles against
several patients who did not stop indulging their caviar obsessions or worse
yet, the horrible drinking habit.
?
It seemed they would understand me at the time,
likely because they recognized their suffering was caused by something they were
doing. But as soon as I managed to alleviate their suffering, their habits
returned as if they were never gone. I think it takes a stronger person, than
merely an intelligent one, to actually?discard what is bad for
them.
?
Although it should not be so, I should be agreeing
with you in this respect, yet alas, this is not my experience. Making you more
singular for learning from yours than you can possibly know," Van Hoff reassured
earnestly, his voice completely serious and devoid of any undue
flattery.
?
"I know Heidi, I know. It is not easy for me to
say. But you know how it is, when you are united?in the eyes of the Lord,
it does not mean that one is not weary of the other.
?
I am not quite as lovely, as feminine as you, I
fear, and my influence on my husband is very much diminished. Other women might
have better rapport with his needs. You seem so qualified. I do not wish to
pressure you into anything you are not comfortable with.
?
Be your charming self, that is all that is needed,
for Victor to be interested in giving us, or rather you, a true explanation,"
Elizabeth hedged. She felt her charms could be considerable, when exerted on a
worthy man, like Cylas. But?who was Victor, to properly appreciate her?
?
If he wasn't interested in the likes of Heidi now,
he really ought to be. They were on the same level, while Elizabeth herself was
clearly above such mediocrity.
?
It no longer seemed to her that Heidi's experience
was like hers. If it really was, the girl would be the last to ask about it. But
if she thought it would be in her best interests to get involved, well for all
Elizabeth knew, Victor might be the kind of man that only needed encouragement
to express his true passion.
?
He might even find a servant girl preferable.
Elizabeth thought she would have, in his place. A servant was the one woman he
could hope to handle, pathetic creature that he became, and no amount of self
inflicted endowments was going to change his inner weakness. She was his wife,
she ought to know such facts better than anyone, Elizabeth
reasoned.??
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2020 9:46
AM
Subject: Re: [A-Twist-Of-Fate] Sweet
dreams
Well Doctor, I think that anyone could learn from any
experience, I am hoping that perhaps our patient here, will learn from this
experience, and start being a bit more careful and selective about what he
puts into his body, and perhaps take care of himself a bit more. And thank you
for saying that I know more than most doctors, although I would dare
Provencher most doctors would doubt that seriously. She smiled at him warmly.
Heidi¡®s eyes widened with sincere surprise, she could not believe what
her mistress was saying about Victor liking her the most. But, he is married
to you, mistress; I am nought but??a servant, I do not see how he
could like me the most, but as you say, I will do as you suggest, he is a
brilliant man of science.
God loves you.
"Well, you are not wrong, Heidi. But of course
we don't have to approach it directly. I could, or maybe we both could, on
different occasions, ask Victor what scientific phenomenon could cause such
strange dreams.
?
It would probably go along way towards him
offfering us a sincere?response, if you compliment the level of his
competence at science in advance. I think he likes you the most," Elizabeth
tentatively?suggested.
?
"Oh nonsense Mary Beth. You are so experienced
than you know more than some doctors. You can even catch me at an
inaccuracy. And trust you me,?unlike other men I do not mind that. I
would rather get it right for my patient than insist on being right in my
assertion.
?
Now let us take this a step further. In your,
experienced opinion, which intern do you think could get the best results,
or at least, learn the most form the experience?" Van Hoff questioned with
sincere curiosity. ?
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2020 8:47
AM
Subject: Re: [A-Twist-Of-Fate] Sweet
dreams
Ooc, when I try to forward, it seems to take the subject
away, so I¡¯m going to try replying; not sure what Aol has done here, but
it¡¯s being kind of weird.
IC: at this time, I have none, mistress, Heidi replied, her tone and
expression sincere; I don¡¯t remember anything out of the ordinary
happening to me, nothing save for these crazy dreams that I¡¯ve been
having. And it looks as if it is the same for you. What are we to do?
?I suppose we could wait until the master is well again, and ask him
about it, but then, he likely doesn¡¯t know either, and would probably
think we have quite taken leave of our senses. She thought to her self,
this is Shirley the one who can figure out what to do, since she is the
wife of the great Victor Frankenstein.
But I wonder, Mary Beth ventured, should we try feeding him and
rubbing his throat, so he can swallow? Do you think that something warm
and tasty going down, might stimulate the palate, which intern could
stimulate, him? It¡¯s only a question mind you, I¡¯m not the doctor here.
?While we¡¯re at it, shall I also have some chicken broth or chicken
soup brought to you? I could probably eat as well, but I haven¡¯t thought
about it much, I¡¯ve been more concerned about our patient, and so deeply
involved in conversing with you.
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?
"Well, you are not wrong, Heidi. But of course we
don't have to approach it directly. I could, or maybe we both could, on
different occasions, ask Victor what scientific phenomenon could cause such
strange dreams.
?
It would probably go along way towards him
offfering us a sincere?response, if you compliment the level of his
competence at science in advance. I think he likes you the most," Elizabeth
tentatively?suggested.
?
"Oh nonsense Mary Beth. You are so experienced than
you know more than some doctors. You can even catch me at an inaccuracy. And
trust you me,?unlike other men I do not mind that. I would rather get it
right for my patient than insist on being right in my assertion.
?
Now let us take this a step further. In your,
experienced opinion, which intern do you think could get the best results, or at
least, learn the most form the experience?" Van Hoff questioned with sincere
curiosity. ?
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2020 8:47
AM
Subject: Re: [A-Twist-Of-Fate] Sweet
dreams
Ooc, when I try to forward, it seems to take the subject away,
so I¡¯m going to try replying; not sure what Aol has done here, but it¡¯s being
kind of weird.
IC: at this time, I have none, mistress, Heidi replied, her tone and
expression sincere; I don¡¯t remember anything out of the ordinary happening to
me, nothing save for these crazy dreams that I¡¯ve been having. And it looks as
if it is the same for you. What are we to do? ?I suppose we could wait
until the master is well again, and ask him about it, but then, he likely
doesn¡¯t know either, and would probably think we have quite taken leave of our
senses. She thought to her self, this is Shirley the one who can figure out
what to do, since she is the wife of the great Victor Frankenstein.
But I wonder, Mary Beth ventured, should we try feeding him and rubbing
his throat, so he can swallow? Do you think that something warm and tasty
going down, might stimulate the palate, which intern could stimulate, him?
It¡¯s only a question mind you, I¡¯m not the doctor here. ?While we¡¯re at
it, shall I also have some chicken broth or chicken soup brought to you? I
could probably eat as well, but I haven¡¯t thought about it much, I¡¯ve been
more concerned about our patient, and so deeply involved in conversing with
you.
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?
"You are correct of course Mary Beth. I must have
imagined the patient moving a bit. My eyes or perhaps my heart, deceived me into
thinking he was about to gain consciousness. It seemed like the right amount of
time passed, but alas. Well, if he does not regain consciousness in due time, we
will proceed with our stimulants treatment. And as for the chicken broth, rest
assured it would not be wasted. I for one am developing an appetite," Van Hoff
quipped, his exhaustion too evident in his voice.
?
"Ah yes, that is a very good question, Heidi. A
very good one, that had me thinking something fierce. Although I cannot be
certain, I had to wonder if Victor's scientific experiments had greater effect
on our environment. Since we don't precisely understand what he has been doing,
at least I do not, you might feel differently, I deem it likely that even
without intending to, he had somehow altered who we are. Not just ourselves
perhaps, but some other people in the vicinity, or even
animals.?
?
Of course not everybody is altered, so I?may
be wrong in seeing an explanation where none exists. It could be something
peculiar to our nature alone, but then, I am not sure what it is that we have in
common other than being in the same household, and having strange dreams.
?
I don't truly know. Perhaps it is whoever can see
such dreams and remember them that gets affected only, but then,
the?subsequent question might become, what allows one to absorb
such?strange dreams in the first place.?Dear Heidi, my mind has been
moving in such dreadful self contained circles without cease. Do you have any
theories of what could have been the cause of the strangeness?" Elizabeth
wondered, her hope for a satisfactory answer greatly diminished by now. ?.
?????
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Saturday, August 29, 2020 5:50
PM
Subject: [A-Twist-Of-Fate] Sweet
dreams
A dowry, doctor? You flatter me indeed, Marybeth
stated truthfully, her eyes widening and surprise to match the emotion in
her voice, and in her heart.
She nodded to the statement about the patient having more about which
to be concerned, indeed he does, or at least, so it would appear. But your
compliment means so much to me, I appreciate them very much. She looked
surprised when Dr. Van Hoff wanted to feed the patient chicken broth, since
he was still unconscious. We should try not to let him choke, she commented,
as the smell of the chicken broth being prepared, soon filled the house. It
was soon brought into the room, here you are Doctor, the girl who had
prepared the broth answered.
That is an incredible experience, Heidi commented, most strange if I
may say so, not sounding at all untruthful, just¡, Strange. ?I don¡¯t
recall having any such dreams, but the ones I am having now at times, make
me feel as though I have more endurance than I have had previously.
?but what do you think is the reason for this, mistress? Heidi looked
truly curious and interested, watching Elizabeth with what seems to be a
newfound respect and admiration.
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A dowry, doctor? You flatter me indeed, Marybeth stated truthfully, her eyes widening and surprise to match the emotion in her voice, and in her heart. She nodded to the statement about the patient having more about which to be concerned, indeed he does, or at least, so it would appear. But your compliment means so much to me, I appreciate them very much. She looked surprised when Dr. Van Hoff wanted to feed the patient chicken broth, since he was still unconscious. We should try not to let him choke, she commented, as the smell of the chicken broth being prepared, soon filled the house. It was soon brought into the room, here you are Doctor, the girl who had prepared the broth answered.
That is an incredible experience, Heidi commented, most strange if I may say so, not sounding at all untruthful, just¡, Strange. ?I don¡¯t recall having any such dreams, but the ones I am having now at times, make me feel as though I have more endurance than I have had previously. ?but what do you think is the reason for this, mistress? Heidi looked truly curious and interested, watching Elizabeth with what seems to be a newfound respect and admiration.
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?
"On the contrary Mary Beth, it would be?the
lucky man who should prove himself worthy of you. They should be paying you a
dowry. And if, by chance, you do find yourself interested in prolonging our
working relationship, there will always be a place for you.
?
I will make provisions. Should I get any heirs to
my practice, I will insist that my staff is part of the inheritance. You will
never have to worry for your life.
?
Our patient, on the other hand. seems to have more
to worry about. I wish the injection was kicking in already. Am I just being
impatient, or has it been taking its time to help him??I think I need
the?girl whose shift it is to make a good hearty chicken broth. Sometimes
the simplest methods are the best. Ludwig, will you let Gwen know I need more
chicken broth?in here quickly?" The doctor demanded.
?
"Bethany?" Ludwig questioned after a second of
hesitation, but realizing his mistake at correcting his superior, rushed to
execute the order.
?
"Oh Heidi, you might be...one of the first to ask
me that important question. Most people don't seem to care either way about my
experiences," Elizabeth started, changing her mind about?qualifying Heidi
as the very second person who cared. That could of course bring up the vital
question of who the first one was, and where they might be now, and that would
not do. Not at all.
?
"My experience?was strange, and even more
difficult to properly articulate. I don't even know with certainty that it was
real and have no precise words to describe it. Perhaps, some of it was my
imagination.
?
I remember drifting in this dark place. Where
nothing...changed much. I was drifting there in this place that I think of as
the?Abyss. And then, a pair of hands caught me. They were attached to
something, somebody perhaps, but I could not see who that somebody
was.
?
Only that it was utterly frightening. And they made
demands on me while also offering me encouragement. Their threat was dire and
sincere, and yet, their need for my action and trust in my ability was equally
palpable.
?
I remember coming back from the Abyss into somewhat
of a normal if hazy dream of being chased by a tall man. And then I woke up,
feeling myself stronger and faster than ever before. Only I did not know where I
was at first, or what I was supposed to do. I felt every bit as hazy as I was
within the dream. I am still a little shaky even now, though I suppose the added
stress of Victor's?sudden illness did not help matters," Elizabeth eagerly
confided.
?
She did feel she owed Heidi?some truth, after
the girl shared so much. But? she could not deny feeling relieved at being
able to share the dark and uncomfortable truth of where she was and how she came
back. Not?all of it, the whole truth could become too much for Heidi, or
anyone. But enough to make her story shareable and experience the needed relief
at the same time.??
???
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2020 4:57
PM
Subject: Re: [A-Twist-Of-Fate] Sweet
Dreams
Mary Beth gave Dr. Van Hoff a warm smile, then she chuckled, I
thank you Doctor, it is due to your training and excellence in your field. And
you do have my word, I will let you know if or when I am leaving your practice
to join a husband, and I will also do my best to find one who is best for me,
and who can meet my needs, as much as I am able to meet his. ?Or perhaps
I should say, I will do my best to be worthy of such a man, and to let him
find me, but it will be a sad day indeed for me when I leave your practice. In
fact, she added, I seriously doubt if I ever will. Caring for patients is so
rewarding, even though it is difficult at times.
Heidi looked puzzled and surprised, as she wondered to herself why her
mistress was asking her all of these questions. She couldn¡¯t help but wonder
what sort of experience she had had.
Lifting and running? I don¡¯t know if I¡¯m any stronger, I just noticed
more endurance, perhaps more stamina if you will. But mistress, Heidi
ventured, if you¡¯ll pardon my asking since we are on the subject, what sort of
experiences have you yourself had? And if it does turn out that I am stronger,
what is the reason for it? She was looking at Elizabeth quizzically, with
curiosity showing in her eyes and on her face.
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Mary Beth gave Dr. Van Hoff a warm smile, then she chuckled, I thank you Doctor, it is due to your training and excellence in your field. And you do have my word, I will let you know if or when I am leaving your practice to join a husband, and I will also do my best to find one who is best for me, and who can meet my needs, as much as I am able to meet his. ?Or perhaps I should say, I will do my best to be worthy of such a man, and to let him find me, but it will be a sad day indeed for me when I leave your practice. In fact, she added, I seriously doubt if I ever will. Caring for patients is so rewarding, even though it is difficult at times.
Heidi looked puzzled and surprised, as she wondered to herself why her mistress was asking her all of these questions. She couldn¡¯t help but wonder what sort of experience she had had. Lifting and running? I don¡¯t know if I¡¯m any stronger, I just noticed more endurance, perhaps more stamina if you will. But mistress, Heidi ventured, if you¡¯ll pardon my asking since we are on the subject, what sort of experiences have you yourself had? And if it does turn out that I am stronger, what is the reason for it? She was looking at Elizabeth quizzically, with curiosity showing in her eyes and on her face.
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?
Elizabeth could not decide. Though Heidi's
experience mirrored hers in some ways, it was vastly different in others. The
girl's boost was too conditional and limited compared to her own, more permanent
one.
?
Of course, would Victor not wish to dedicate more
resources to his nearest and dearest, than he would to a mere servant. It could
be a matter of degree, but she might not be educated enough to figure it
out.
?
"Well of course Heidi, us girls should stick
together. You know how men can be. So closed to possibilities, to what is
staring them in the face. Victor is truly brilliant, but even with him, his
narrow focus may prevent him from appreciating your experience as much as I
do.
?
Did you also feel like your tea tasted strange at
times? Or the soup you made, like it had extra ingredients? We would also have
to experiment some time, the next time you have that?kind of a dream. I
wonder how much stronger you truly get on a day like this. You will be lifting
items for me, heavy ones, and also running. We must test your endurance to know
for sure what manner of inner strength your dream visions suggest for you to
use..." Elizabeth thoughtfully considered, unable to decide even now what she
thought of Heidi being another of Victor's experiments.
?
?
"But of course Mary Beth, you are a singular woman.
You deserve a man to take you seriously. You must promise me you will not settle
for one who is not interested in your opinion. I have seen many families where
that happened, and that kind of marriage was never good even when it lasted for
a very long time, perhaps especially then," Van Hoff thoughtfully
advised.
?
"I am sure, you will meet many worthy men
yet.?So long as you notify me in advance when you are leaving my practice.
I will need ample time to prepare a replacement for though there is no shortage
of willing assistants, trained ones like you are entirely too difficult to
find," the doctor admitted pleasantly, his memory making him shudder at the idea
that even some clearly sick people sought to volunteer themselves.
?
There was no limit to people's desperation
apparently,?even when they least fitted the job they were applying for.
??
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, August 23, 2020 7:13
AM
Subject: Re: [A-Twist-Of-Fate] Sweet
Dreams
Well, Heidi began with some hesitation, I often wake up after
such dreams with the feeling that someone is squeezing my chest, like I need a
larger space or something, but I do not feel this any other time, save for
when I have had the dreams. ?it is difficult to breathe at times after
those dreams, and the voices have also told me, there is so much more for you.
As for feeling stronger, once I catch my breath, I noticed that on those
particular days, I get through my daily duties with much more ease, without
tiring nearly so much; ?I always thought it was because of adequate rest
the previous night, but again, this only seems to happen on the nights I have
the dreams. Pardon my saying so, mistress, I appreciate being able to share
such things with you. I could never tell these things to the master, his mind
is so, logical, scientific as he puts it, he would never believe in such
things, at least that is how it appears.
Mary Beth had started to ask Dr. Van Hoff what was it he was looking for,
if such a question were indeed proper and if he did not mind answering, but
then he proceeded to give her at least some of the answer.
No offense taken at all, Doctor, strange that I had been just about to
ask you the same question, what were some of the qualities for which?you
were searching, but you answered at least some of that for me.
She arose, and stood at the ready as he moved the patient into a more
comfortable position, just in case her assistance was required.
Actually, she continued, I have always felt honored and appreciated, when
you share such things with me. I have never had a man do that with me in the
past.
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Hugin
Ishamael Moridin