Most Ardently

by Gabe Cole Novoa

“I suppose your vehement distaste for dresses makes all the sense in the world now.” Oliver couldn’t help it—he laughed. “I hope now that you know the truth you won’t require me to wear them.” Then the strangest thing happened. Mrs. Bennet actually smiled and said, “Require my son to wear a dress? Well, that wouldn’t be proper at all.”