Her Secret Affair by Barbara Dawson Smith

Author:Barbara Dawson Smith [Smith, Barbara Dawson]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Romance, (¯`'•.¸//(*_*)\\¸.•'´¯)
ISBN: 9780312965075
Google: OhZoEuEzqD0C
Amazon: 0312965079
Goodreads: 747168
Publisher: Macmillan
Published: 1998-01-01T05:00:00+00:00

Like the god of myth, Narcissus loved only himself.

That much was apparent from the first time Mr. Terrence D—— came to me, and yet I found him amusing in his own way. Given his preening nature, he liked to gad about in public and thus escorted me to plays and concerts and art galleries. From the beginning of my career as a courtesan, I was determined not to be hidden away like a gentleman’s naughty secret. I yearned to go out into public and experience all the varied amusements of life. So for this purpose, Narcissus proved useful, indeed.

He was a lusty fellow, too, always ready for a tumble, as keen for pleasure as I. We spent many an ardent hour in my bed, and ’twas he who placed the glass at the headboard so that he might admire himself at his play. In truth, had I allowed it, he would have positioned mirrors on the walls as well, so that no matter how we cavorted, he could still view the reflection of his beloved self.

Dear Reader, you might wonder why I tolerated such a coxcomb. You see, he came to me seeking a remedy in his struggle against the Solitary Vice. He might have indulged in this Vice even more often had not his physician warned him that the unnatural practice eventually causes insanity. Narcissus will not like me to reveal his confession. Yet there are those among you who also hide a fondness for this secret Vice, and perhaps will show pity toward him …

—The True Confessions of a Ladybird

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