conversations.from: system
conversations.value: My story is about several families somewhere in Time between 1700 and 1900 A.D.  Some of what is written in the reference section does apply but not all of it, i.e. the date - 1920 - does not and I don't want a lot of references to technological advancements. Please read host's rules.
  
  
  The entire family and a guest are enjoying drinks in the drawing room, when Poole arrives with a note and a newcomer lurking behind the door. You recognize the young Frenchwoman. 
  
  She’s carrying a baby.
  
  Uh oh.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A new world is being built from the ashes of the War. Times are changing, and you know the family must change with them.
  
  ...
  
  Suggested Strength: Forward Thinking
  
  Suggested Weakness: Unproven
conversations.prefix: The Progressive:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: It's obvious you weren't born to the manor. But here you are, and you have to find a way to work with people who were raised in this life.
  
  ...
  
  Suggested Strength: Business Acumen
  
  Suggested Weakness: Socially Inept
conversations.prefix: The Fish Out of Water:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You've led this family through thick and thin for decades, and you don't like what you see in the generation coming up behind you.
  
  ...
  
  Suggested Strength: Authority
  
  Suggested Weakness: Stuck in the Past
conversations.prefix: The Head of the Family:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You served in the Great War. The things you saw and did showed you what's important. This endless parade of dinner parties and gossiping is not.
  
  ...
  
  Suggested Strength: Perspective
  
  Suggested Weakness: Skeletons in the Closet
conversations.prefix: The Veteran:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The mantle of leadership of the family and the Manor will fall to you. You'd better live up to expectations.
  
  ...
  
  Suggested Strength: Diplomatic
  
  Suggested Weakness: Duty-Bound
conversations.prefix: The Heir:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You were born too late for the title, so you might as well enjoy yourself.
  
  ...
  
  Suggested Strength: Freedom
  
  Suggested Weakness: Reckless
conversations.prefix: The Spare:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You make it your business to know everyone else's.
  
  ...
  
  Suggested Strength: In the Know
  
  Suggested Weakness: Inferiority Complex
conversations.prefix: The Busybody:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Women's suffrage, racial equality, or class justice -- you stand with the people that you believe Society forgot.
  
  ...
  
  Suggested Strength: Conviction
  
  Suggested Weakness: Uncompromising
conversations.prefix: The Crusader:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The family wants you to find a good match, "to secure your future," they say. The unspoken "without embarassing us" is deafening.
  
  ...
  
  Suggested Strength: Bon Vivant
  
  Suggested Weakness: Self-Centered
conversations.prefix: The Marriageable Daughter:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're certain there's a way for this to be about you, and you're going to make sure everyone knows about it.
  
  ...
  
  Suggested Strength: The Golden Child
  
  Suggested Weakness: Naive
conversations.prefix: The Scene Stealer:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You can anticipate problems before they occur.
conversations.prefix: Forward Thinking:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You have no doubts about the validity of your beliefs.
conversations.prefix: Conviction:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Everyone listens to you, if they know what's good for them.
conversations.prefix: Authority:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You have a good handle on what needs to be addressed and what can be ignored.
conversations.prefix: Perspective:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: In someone's eyes, you can do no wrong, no matter how horribly you behave.
conversations.prefix: The Golden Child:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You have the ideal combination of wealth and lack of responsibility. You can do pretty much whatever you want.
conversations.prefix: Freedom:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Whether it's the budget, investments, or choosing suitors, you know how the numbers work to make sensible decisions.
conversations.prefix: Business Acumen:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: If there's a disagreement you can't smooth over, you haven't found it yet.
conversations.prefix: Diplomatic:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Rumors, gossip, the latest news -- you know it all before anyone else does.
conversations.prefix: In the Know:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're on everyone's invitation list -- it's always more fun when you're around.
conversations.prefix: Bon Vivant:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You're afraid that you'll never be good enough, never live up to their expectations.
conversations.prefix: Inferiority Complex:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're new to the family, maybe new to Society, and people aren't yet sure you're worthy of their trust.
conversations.prefix: Unproven:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You frequently act before you think.
conversations.prefix: Reckless:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The family has great expectations of you. You'd best not disappoint them.
conversations.prefix: Duty-Bound:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have the right of it, whatever it is, and you're unwilling to budge an inch.
conversations.prefix: Uncompromising:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: That's how it's always been, and you see no reason it has to change now.
conversations.prefix: Stuck in the Past:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Somehow you always manage to say or do the wrong thing.
conversations.prefix: Socially Inept:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You think the best of people and assume everything will work out well -- often to your own disadvantage.
conversations.prefix: Naive:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have difficulty thinking about how things will affect anyone other than you.
conversations.prefix: Self-Centered:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You have secrets that would destroy your reputation if anyone ever found out.
conversations.prefix: Skeletons in the Closet:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You're always polite, but your words still cut. As long as someone else is bleeding, you win.
conversations.prefix: Death by a Thousand Cuts:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You need to get out from under the thumb of your loving family.
conversations.prefix: Independence:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You will uphold the traditions and values you grew up with.
conversations.prefix: Tradition:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The world is changing, and you want to lead the charge.
conversations.prefix: Change on the Horizon:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Your brother or sister has always shown you up, and you're not going to take it anymore.
conversations.prefix: Sibling Rivalry:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You need to learn all the graces and all the rules -- written and unwritten.
conversations.prefix: Fit In:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: There must be some way to benefit from these events.
conversations.prefix: Improve My Situation:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Brancliff Manor has a long and proud history, and you will make sure that continues.
conversations.prefix: Protect the Manor:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You will persuade the powers-that-be that your way is the right way.
conversations.prefix: See It My Way:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: What's the point of being wealthy and powerful if you can't enjoy it?
conversations.prefix: Indulge:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Whether for love, status, or money, you want to make a match -- for yourself or for someone you want to "help."
conversations.prefix: Find a Spouse:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You need to impress your peers with an event everyone will be talking about.
conversations.prefix: Host the Party of the Year:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Not necessarily a career, but you have a specific role you'd like to fulfill.
conversations.prefix: Definitely Seek Employment (Amelia) :
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: There's someone you want to meet. How are you going to make that happen?
conversations.prefix: Make a Connection (maybe Amelia, Lucious, James):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You want the dirt on someone.
conversations.prefix: Discover a Secret:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Maybe you need to sell some land, or make an investment, or marry well. But you'd best find the money.
conversations.prefix: Secure the Manor's Financial Future:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Be truthful.
conversations.prefix: Honesty:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Convince the household to accept a telephone, automobile, or other new invention.
conversations.prefix: New Fangled Contraption:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Accomplish some grand gesture of good that only someone in your position could do.
conversations.prefix: Noblesse Oblige:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Pull off whatever event the Manor has hosted for the past 400 years, no matter how expensive it is or how silly it seems.
conversations.prefix: Grand Tradition:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have control of a large sum of money that you can use immediately at your own discretion.
conversations.prefix: Liquid Assets:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Your valet or lady's maid is exceptionally intrepid, competent, and loyal. You can count on them in a pinch.
conversations.prefix: Valet/Lady's Maid:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Your reputation in moral and ethical matters is beyond questioning. Don't go to that well too often, though.
conversations.prefix: Sterling Reputation:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: When you have a signed document in your posession, you can't go wrong.
conversations.prefix: Signed Document:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have a car and driver at your disposal.
conversations.prefix: Personal Automobile:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You have a spectacular gown or an impeccably tailored tuxedo, and you look fantastic.
conversations.prefix: Exquisite Clothing:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: People tend to share more than they intend to when they're with you.
conversations.prefix: Sympathetic Ear:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Nothing calms heated tempers and frayed nerves quite like a cup from this antique china teapot.
conversations.prefix: Teapot of Calm:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Your friends among the commoners can lend a hand in many ways.
conversations.prefix: Friends in Low Places:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: This new device can send and receive messages much faster than the post.
conversations.prefix: Telephone:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A place where the ladies go to conduct business over sherry, tea, and the pianoforte. The gentlemen join them later.
conversations.prefix: Drawing Room:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A place where formality and manners are paramount. This is often where the whole family gathers.
conversations.prefix: Dining Room:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A beautiful place for outdoor events or private conversations.
conversations.prefix: Gardens:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A place for meeting and conspiring. One of the few locations where differing classes can mix to some degree.
conversations.prefix: Village Pub:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A place to see and be seen.
conversations.prefix: Village Church:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A place for quiet reflection, privately conferring with your lady's maid or valet, or scandalous liasons.
conversations.prefix: The Bedchamber:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A place for research, business, and family meetings.
conversations.prefix: The Library:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A place where business is conducted, problems are addressed, and unsavory issues are swept under the rug.
conversations.prefix: The London Townhome:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A place where the gentlemen go to conduct business over brandy, cigars, and snooker.
conversations.prefix: The Billiard Room:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A place where the servants fulfill their tasks, whether it's the kitchen, stables, or a workroom.
conversations.prefix: Belowstairs:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: An item of great worth is missing. What do you do?
conversations.prefix: The Burglary:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: An unflattering story is spreading. Whether it's true is immaterial; you need to get in front of this now.
conversations.prefix: Quash a Rumor:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are required to fulfill some responsibility at considerable cost, effort, and/or risk.
conversations.prefix: An Obligation Comes Due:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A person of some power is going to be a guest at Brancliff Manor. Everything must go flawlessly.
conversations.prefix: Impress a Guest:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: An investment has gone terribly wrong, putting the Manor's finances in jeopardy.
conversations.prefix: Bad Financial News:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Someone's made an offer for someone's hand, and _everyone_ has an opinion.
conversations.prefix: A Marriage Proposal:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: There's a serious legal dispute and the magistrate would like a word. This could get ugly.
conversations.prefix: Trouble with the Law:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Someone shows up who you can't turn away. A woman with a baby she claims is yours? An unsuitable suitor? An American relative? An old buddy in need?
conversations.prefix: The Unexpected Arrival:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A person of wealth and influence is in a position to be a powerful ally.
conversations.prefix: Gain a Powerful Ally:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The household staff is unhappy. Hope you're not planning an important function at the Manor in the near future. Better fix this quick.
conversations.prefix: Quell a Revolt:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: An insufferably arrogant but incredibly wealthy and influential widow. Accustomed to being obeyed. You do not want to be on her bad side.
conversations.prefix: Lady Theodosia Bainbridge, Countess of Stopford-on-Fallowfield:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A friend of the family and overnight guest. His cufflinks have disappeared from his room, and he is most displeased.
conversations.prefix: Sir Edmund Bulmer:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A wonderful cook, but her radical political views are starting to spread among the staff. Something will have to be done.
conversations.prefix: Mrs. MacIntyre:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A houseguest with a long nose and a quiet step.
conversations.prefix: Florence Chichester:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A harmless but boorish Boer War veteran. The more scotch he drinks, the less appropriate his tales become. Don't let him spoil the party.
conversations.prefix: Colonel Sir Sidney Frothingslosh:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The extremely conservative vicar of the Brancliff village church and head of the village council.
conversations.prefix: Rev. Tobias Gravesend:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A very beautiful young French woman carrying a baby shows up on the Manor doorstep, claiming she is here to see the child's parent.
conversations.prefix: Mlle. Claudette Bélanger:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: He seeks a connection to the family, and has an interesting proposition.
conversations.prefix: Nigel Tadsworth:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: She arrives in the guise of a friend, but hopes to better her position -- maybe by marrying into your family or poaching your staff.
conversations.prefix: Cecily Tadsworth:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The spectacular, but common-born, German opera singer everyone is talking about has agreed to perform in your home.
conversations.prefix: Hilda Schroeder:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Looks really are everything -- what matters is how others view you.
conversations.prefix: Keep Up Appearances:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A choice must be made.
conversations.prefix: The Ultimatum (for Amelia Stormond):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Does a great job!
conversations.prefix: Greatly Impresses Their Naval Commander (James, Philip, or both - FaeSpirit,goldfishesdream):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Talk
conversations.prefix: Household Chat (everyone):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Truth
conversations.prefix: Honesty:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Is it Stephen Beckett's baby? And what does James ultimately do?
conversations.prefix: The Truth And Outcome For Claudette And James (for goldfishesdream and maybe the narrator):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: To .find love.
conversations.prefix: Love Match (Amelia):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Interacring and mingling.
conversations.prefix: Night Of The Ball (Everyone):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: What is out there?
conversations.prefix: The Terror! (Alexander, Philip, narrator, Theodore, Lucious):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Opera star shines!
conversations.prefix: Hilde Sings:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Wild
conversations.prefix: Strength:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Wild
conversations.prefix: Weakness:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The wild child comes out ....
conversations.prefix: Wild Philip (FaeSpirit):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: There's someone you want to meet. How are you going to make that happen?
conversations.prefix: Make a Connection:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: There's someone you want to meet. How are you going to make that happen?
conversations.prefix: Make a Connection (Amelia, Lucious, James):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Not necessarily a career, but you have a specific role you'd like to fulfill.
conversations.prefix: Get a Job:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Not necessarily a career, but you have a specific role you'd like to fulfill.
conversations.prefix: Get a Job (possibly Amelia) :
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Between a rock and a hard place.
conversations.prefix: Support Amelia, Dowager Caroline, Or Balance Between Them? (Lucious):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Meeting the Fieldings.
conversations.prefix: The Fielding Adventure (Amelia -FaeSpirit):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're family wants you to have an alliance with another, or at least find a good wife that will do honor to you and your class.
conversations.prefix: The dapper son:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: There are a lot of changes happening on the horizon, some good, some bad, but you mean to hold onto the good of this life as much as you can.
conversations.prefix: Stickler for "The rules":
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You make sure rooms in the mansion are kept clean.  This includes dusting furniture, sweeping and scrubbing floors, changing bedding, and restocking rooms with fresh flowers, pitchers of water, and other amenities to ensure that family members and their guests have everything that they need, or want.  
  
  You may also be asked to wash clothes, mend and alter garments as needed, help the ladies of the house dress, or arrange their hair, bring meals to rooms, and draw baths.  You're happy to help, and grateful for the job.  Except when the Chambermaid is unavailable, and you have to scrub the potty's!
  
conversations.prefix: Housemaid:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You're quiet and inconspicuous, and do not draw attention to yourself.  
  
conversations.prefix: Unobtrusive:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You've spent half your life being a servant, so you're not use to speaking up, or looking your superiors in the eye when they talk to you, or contradicting what others say-- even when you know that what they are saying is a *lie.*  
  
conversations.prefix: Shy:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: There must be SOME place where someone who’s worked hard serving others for years can finally call home.  A *real* home... ***her*** home.  A  place where she can do what she wants, when she wants.  A place where she can be happy.
  
conversations.prefix: A Home Of Your Own:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Having taken Germany by storm, it is now time to venture to the English operatic stage.
conversations.prefix: The Diva:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Whether it’s the budget, investments, or choosing suitors, you know how the numbers work to make sensible decisions.
conversations.prefix: Business Acumen:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You’re new to the family, maybe new to Society, and people aren’t yet sure you’re worthy of their trust.
conversations.prefix: Unproven:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You need to learn all the graces and all the rules – written and unwritten.
conversations.prefix: Fit In:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You make it your business to know everyone else’s.  Knowing, however, doesn't mean that you have to be intrusive or rude.  It simply helps you do your job.
conversations.prefix: The Busybody:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You can anticipate problems before they occur and can prepare for those eventualities.
conversations.prefix: Preparedness:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You take great pride in your work and always want to do a perfect job.  A loose thread, a tuft of hair out of place, a wrinkle--sometimes you take these as personal affronts.
conversations.prefix: Perfectionist:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Brancliff Manor has a long and proud history, and you will make sure that continues.
conversations.prefix: Preserve the Heritage:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You may not let many people close to you but you  are fiercely loyal to those that are.
conversations.prefix: Loyalty:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Wondering
conversations.prefix: Questioning:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: you have a lot of facts in your head, and you can employ them to help yourself, others, or simply make others feel your intellectual power.
conversations.prefix: learned:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You were born with a particular likability, especially when it comes to the ladies.  That hair!  Those dimples!  You generally know exactly what to say to perpetuate this image.
conversations.prefix: Natural Charm:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Your mind is filled with ideas, plans, and opinions... and, sometimes, suspicions.
conversations.prefix: Thinking, thinking...:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You live in the real world and have a strong connection to how things really work.
conversations.prefix: Practical:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Amelia is stubborn, refuses to listen.
conversations.prefix: On Deaf Ears:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Everyone knows you, and what they know is all in your favor.
conversations.prefix: Good reputation:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Dry wit and self depreciating charm might not get you everywhere, but it might get you through a family dinner. 
conversations.prefix: Droll:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Too much whiskey and you're not good for much.
conversations.prefix: Drunk:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You have a lot of pride, but it keeps you on your best behavior. And you can be depended on in good times and bad by your friends.
conversations.prefix: Honorable and Loyal:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are used to following orders and without direction you are unsure which path you need to take.
conversations.prefix: Indecisive:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Sometimes the only way is your own way.
conversations.prefix: Stubborn:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: It’s my way or it’s my way.
conversations.prefix: Stubborn:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You might be rich and good-looking but something about you makes you unpopular in society.
conversations.prefix: The Handsome Pariah:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You speak your mind bluntly, and often rudely. If you like someone, it is obvious to all and if you hate them, everyone knows immediately.
conversations.prefix: no Dissembling:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You want to find someone who is willing to acknowledge how brilliant you really are, and you're tired of hearing of how handsome you look.
conversations.prefix: Brains, not beauty:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have keen eye and see things that most people miss
conversations.prefix: Observant: