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returning a call Written by Nikki N (2/15/2011 6:15 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, But in Chapter 22 we learn, penned by Kathleen Glancy

This returning a call episode reminds me of what happened in P&P when Caroline Bingley formally returned Jane Bennet's call in London. Caroline was not happy when Jane called on her, but she was perfectly civil and meant to keep up appearances. But Darcy decided that Bingley was not sufficiently recovered from his love for Jane to be able to see her without danger, and to conceal Jane's presence in London from Bingley, it was necessary to drop the acquaintacne, or at least make it clear that it was only a formal acquaintance, otherwise Jane would call again, and sooner or later would run into Bingley. So Caroline only stayed for 15 minutes, and was cold and formal with Jane, so that Jane felt slighted and decided to drop the acquaintance.

Here I see Emma in the role of Darcy, and Harriet strangely combining the roles of both Caroline and Bingley. Poor Harriet suffered more though -- she was so torn between what she felt was due to Emma and what she felt for the Martins.

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Ch23: Sadness for the Martins; Perturbed with Emma! jeffrey (2/14/2011 1:23 p.m.)

Emma does not learn her lesson Glenn (2/14/2011 2:10 p.m.)
- While the major share... Reeba (2/14/2011 2:41 p.m.)
  - Harriet totally bewitched and cast under a spell by Emma? jeffrey (2/14/2011 3:40 p.m.)
    - I think Harriet's... Reeba (2/14/2011 4:36 p.m.)
      - Thanks for mining these telling little details.....   jeffrey (2/14/2011 5:04 p.m.)
        
        Just want to shake them both, don't you? Emma is the   AnnetteJ (2/14/2011 6:03 p.m.)
        
        I am not inclined to be so severe on Harriet (long)   Anne-Marie (2/14/2011 10:08 p.m.)
        
        Yes, and Emma oblivious to Harriet's present situation....   jeffrey (2/15/2011 8:31 a.m.)
        
        Those are Mr Knightly's...   Reeba (2/15/2011 9:09 a.m.)
        
        I agree that the greater fault is Emma's in this matter. I   AnnetteJ (2/15/2011 8:43 a.m.)
        
        I do give other examples as well. :) nfm   Reeba (2/15/2011 9:41 a.m.)
        
        Shifting identities   Frances G (2/15/2011 10:56 p.m.)
        
        weak-minded   Nikki N (2/15/2011 11:53 p.m.)
  - But in Chapter 22 we learn Kathleen Glancy (2/14/2011 4:36 p.m.)
    - Proposed quarter of an hour. Reeba (2/14/2011 4:49 p.m.)
      - *Returning* Elizabeth Martin's visit.   Reeba (2/14/2011 4:54 p.m.)
        
        Harriet didn`t spend time with Miss Martin   Graciela (2/14/2011 5:14 p.m.)
        
        oops, yes. I got carried away :) nfm   Reeba (2/14/2011 5:23 p.m.)
        
        Thank you, Graciela - and Reeba   Kathleen Glancy (2/14/2011 6:04 p.m.)
        
        I don't think she did.   Reeba (2/14/2011 6:17 p.m.)
        
        We can certainly agree   Kathleen Glancy (2/14/2011 7:06 p.m.)
        
        Yet, ...   gianni (2/15/2011 12:01 a.m.)
        
        Well, I do usually pity the poor silly child   Kathleen Glancy (2/15/2011 1:53 p.m.)
        
        Point well- taken...and as she has been educated under....   jeffrey (2/15/2011 4:40 p.m.)
        
        a note had been prepared and left for [Harriet]   Stephanie (2/15/2011 12:09 p.m.)
    - returning a call Nikki N (2/15/2011 6:15 a.m.)
      - Without scruple -- without apology Stephanie (2/15/2011 5:37 p.m.)
  - the carriages spoken for Stephanie (2/15/2011 11:31 a.m.)
- What always makes me laugh here... Erica M. (2/14/2011 6:35 p.m.)
  - I am sure I had much rather hear you. Stephanie (2/15/2011 5:18 p.m.)
    - Good point Erica M. (2/15/2011 8:11 p.m.)
      - Harriet Unintentially Insults Emma?   Jane Marie (2/16/2011 6:27 a.m.)
        
        if there is any difference nobody would ever find it out   Stephanie (2/16/2011 6:43 p.m.)
        
        Perhaps Jane Fairfax's   Ramya (2/16/2011 11:13 p.m.)
        
        Your Points Fit into the Plot   Jane Marie (2/17/2011 8:51 a.m.)
seem to have behaved extremely well Stephanie (2/15/2011 11:25 a.m.)
- Yes, excellent quotes from Ch 21 which indeed.... jeffrey (2/15/2011 12:32 p.m.)

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