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better writer than speaker Written by Elizabeth Anne II (2/2/2011 9:24 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, correction: 'stay' not 'say'. nfm, penned by Reeba

Perhaps he knew he was a better writer than speaker. Emma certainly thought he was. She used words like "clownish," "abrupt," and "uncouth" to describe his manner and voice after seeing him in person; yet she thought his letter "would not have disgraced a gentleman."

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If Harriet had Been Available Jane Marie (2/1/2011 4:07 p.m.)

Unless he wrote... Reeba (2/2/2011 4:27 a.m.)
- correction: 'stay' not 'say'. nfm Reeba (2/2/2011 5:19 a.m.)
  - better writer than speaker Elizabeth Anne II (2/2/2011 9:24 a.m.)
Delicacy? Felicity (2/2/2011 1:56 p.m.)
- Good point! nfm AnnetteJ (2/2/2011 5:31 p.m.)
- What a good comparison Kathleen Glancy (2/4/2011 12:29 p.m.)

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