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Saturday January 11th, 7 AM. Through my train window, I aloofly observe the contours of the emerging day, the early morning's dark complexion. I'm on my way to Haworth, Yorkshire for the night to visit some old friends: Anne, Emily, and Charlotte Brontë. I am terribly excited, all Heathcliff-ed and Eyre-ed, Kindle loaded with the goods, heart fuelled by appetite for mystery and adventure. I shall now resume my aloof observation as we are about to pass Doncaster. For a short period, shorter than the blink of an eye, the complexion of the morning turned golden yellow as the winter sun shone over birch trees and haystacks. Yet now we are approaching Leeds and the clouds are gathering together in a bleak ensemble. Train guard Carrie is urging me to take ALL my belongings with me before I leave the vehicle. It's time to board another train to a place I can't pronounce. *****  The sun did persevere after all and blessed my arrival in Haworth ("Best