Rule 283:3

[Sean Hunt]

Along the southern border of Essex lies the Bringham High Estate,
world-renowed for the politeness and the pleasant countenance of its
residents.

Mr. Darcy does not live in the Bringham High Estate. He lives instead
in Bletcher Field Manor, where it was decreed that in order for a rule
to be valid, it must describe a romantic advance. A startling example
of such an advance can be provided in the time that Mr. Darcy first
met his wife. He found her stranded along the side of the road (a fact
for which she has never offered any explanation), walking along in the
direction he was traveling. Out of the kindness of his heart, he
allowed her to ride with him, and she was immediately smitten. She
nearly caused Mr. Darcy to crash the automobile twice before he
finally pulled over and they finally made it to their destination the
next morning.

Unfortunately, the Darcy's first son was stillborn, and the poor lad's
body is now the sole proprietor of this rule.

-coppro

[jug...@gmail.com]

This rule is VALID. It obeys all the conditions of Rule 283:1 by
declaring a cadaver as its sole proprietor (which is equivalent to its
rightful owner) and by refering to at least on surrounding family.

I award style points for the charming description of a romantic
advance and for obeying all the restrictions of a rule which at the
time had uncertain validity. Out of respect for the theme I shall
continue to award style points to rules that attempt to comply with
invalid rules, thus giving such "deceased" rules something of a second
life - albeit a shambling and hiddeous version of life; more of an "un-
death" than "life" to be strictly accurate. But I think you can see
where I'm going with this.

Joshua Bearden F.R.C.J.