The vulgar Cox sisters.

The vulgar Cox sisters. Written by Reeba (2/17/2011 3:42 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Emma's double standard, penned by Kathleen Glancy

This is an interesting piece of dialogue, because JA expressed similar sentiments about a one of the real Cox sisters in her letter 27 to Cassandra;

"The two Miss Coxes were there; I traced in one the remains of the vulgar , broad featured girls who danced at Enham eight years ago;..."

Emma's comment.
"She meant to be impertinently curious, just as such an Anne Cox should be."
LOL! She's so amusing. :-D

Emma's double standard Kathleen Glancy (2/17/2011 12:06 p.m.)

What/who is "vulgar", anyway? Delories (2/18/2011 2:46 a.m.)
- The Eligible and Desirable Robert Martin Jane Marie (2/18/2011 10:08 a.m.)
  - as long as she could give comfort or advice Stephanie (2/18/2011 11:06 a.m.)
    - Read Reeba's post below Glenn (2/18/2011 11:47 a.m.)
  - Did you mean "Cox girls"? Glenn (2/18/2011 11:00 a.m.)
    - Oops! I stand corrected.NFM Jane Marie (2/18/2011 12:02 p.m.)
Emma, half-gentlemen and vulgarity Nikki N (2/18/2011 12:08 a.m.)
- Vulgar didn't mean what we think today. Reeba (2/18/2011 9:51 a.m.)
  - Thanks, Reeba! This actually makes Emma look worse... Delories (2/19/2011 8:31 a.m.)
    - It's the "Martin effect" ;-) Reeba (2/20/2011 7:28 a.m.)
      - LOL! *nfm* Delories (2/21/2011 8:42 a.m.)
The vulgar Cox sisters. Reeba (2/17/2011 3:42 p.m.)
- Interesting Tidbit, Amusing, Indeed Thanks nfm BarbaraB (2/17/2011 5:26 p.m.)

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