To Cassandra, from Steventon, "I enjoyed the hard black Frosts of last week very much, & one day while they lasted walked to Deane by myself.-I do not know that I ever did such a thing in my life before." - Tuesday 18-Wednesday 19 December 1798
A hard black frost according to the Free Dictionary is a "frost without snow or rime that is severe enough to blacken vegetation."
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I am not sure if this is a hard black frost or not, but it is a beautiful scene of a frost in Hampshire.
Jane Austen's comment, "I do not know that I ever did such a thing in my life before" is just such a reminder of how secluded, but sweet their lives were. Also, this seems an insight into her personality, that she took the walk. She did not stay home because she likely did not have anyone to walk with. Good for her!
I hope you enjoyed your day today!
Terrie
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