Chapter 76
Lord Orville's Declaration of Love
LETTER LXXVI. EVELINA IN CONTINUATION. Oct. 6th. AND now, my dearest Sir, if the perturbation of my spirits will allow me, I will finish my last letter from Clifton Hill. This morning, though I did not go down stairs early, Lord Orville was the only person in the parlour when I entered it. I felt no small confusion at seeing him alone, after having so long and successfully avoided such a meeting. As soon as the usual compliments were over, I would have left the room, but he stopped me by saying, "If I disturb you Miss Anville, I am…
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Critical Thinking Exercise
The Hint vs. Ask Audit
Think of three current situations where you've been hinting about something instead of asking directly. For each situation, write down what you're actually hoping for, what you've been hinting, and what a direct ask would sound like. Then identify what you're afraid will happen if you ask directly versus what might happen if you keep hinting.
Consider:
- •Notice the difference between protecting your ego and protecting the relationship
- •Consider whether your hints are actually clear to the other person
- •Think about which approach is more respectful to both parties
Journaling Prompt
Write about a time when someone was completely direct with you about something important. How did their honesty affect your relationship, even if the conversation was uncomfortable?
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