I think it's "not speaking of it"

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I think it's "not speaking of it" Written by Delories (2/24/2011 5:07 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Not noticing it or not speaking of it?, penned by TimLee

Miss Bates _does_ see the down-side of people and things (there are any number of examples in JA's masterful Miss B monologues), she just chooses not to dwell on them.

That's why she manages to be so genuinely happy and good natured, living as a shabby-genteel spinster with a deaf old mother on a small income.

I agree with Tim that she really is a Good Woman, with admirable qualities.

It's part of the genius of JA to pay attention to people like Miss Bates, and make her a key character, while still being able to make us laugh (or at least smile in recognition) at her foibles.

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don't you ever think about? Tamtam (2/24/2011 10:21 a.m.)

Not noticing it or not speaking of it? TimLee (2/24/2011 11:23 a.m.)
- Miss Bates Bridget D (2/27/2011 3:30 a.m.)
  - Maybe, ... gianni (2/27/2011 1:31 p.m.)
    - Miss Bates Bridget D (2/28/2011 9:21 a.m.)
- I think it's "not speaking of it" Delories (2/24/2011 5:07 p.m.)
- Good point, and the way Miss Bates can rattle on....... jeffrey (2/24/2011 2:44 p.m.)
  - It seems to me ... gianni (2/24/2011 9:49 p.m.)
- I have often wished... Lynn (2/24/2011 1:09 p.m.)
  - I think she is more than forebearing Tamtam (2/25/2011 8:58 p.m.)
  - Picture this: Miss Bates behind the wheel TimLee (2/24/2011 1:14 p.m.)

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