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The Dixon business ... Written by gianni (3/16/2011 11:47 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, I never absolved Emma of guilt, penned by Ramya

... was, to my mind, merely a visible manifestation of Emma's wrong. As I have said before, Emma, by her own admission, has turned a cold shoulder to Jane since they were children, and it's inconceivable that Jane would not have noticed it. It's a natural, even prudent reaction to treat someone with reserve who shows such antipathy.

Sure, Jane is even more reserved than usual, but after two years, for Queen Bee Emma to presume the right to grill Jane about her other life as if they had always been bosom buddies? Reserve was better than Emma deserved.

What's jarring to me is Jane's easy acceptance of Emma's friendly feelers once the wraps were off. I couldn't have put behind me so easily a lifetime of neglect.

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Emma: vindicated about Jane Fairfax to a degree? Ramya (3/15/2011 4:33 p.m.)

I agree. Reeba (3/16/2011 4:52 p.m.)
No. gianni (3/15/2011 11:24 p.m.)
- I never absolved Emma of guilt Ramya (3/16/2011 12:12 a.m.)
  - The Dixon business ... gianni (3/16/2011 11:47 a.m.)
    - unjust to the merit of another Stephanie (3/18/2011 3:51 p.m.)
      - Which is exactly ...   gianni (3/18/2011 9:17 p.m.)
        
        she did not think sufficient[ly of Emma's slights]   Stephanie (3/19/2011 7:11 p.m.)
        
        Perhaps Jane Fairfax   Ramya (3/18/2011 11:03 p.m.)
        
        Emma's superior position   Nikki N (3/19/2011 1:31 a.m.)
        
        I agree! (:D) nfm   Robbin (3/20/2011 3:36 a.m.)
        
        Generosity does not need to be tied to rank   Ramya (3/19/2011 1:50 a.m.)
        
        Jane to blame   Bridget D (3/19/2011 4:58 a.m.)
        
        This seems to be the eternal   Reeba (3/19/2011 5:37 a.m.)
        
        Jane   Bridget D (3/19/2011 5:59 a.m.)
        
        cold and artificail   Nikki N (3/19/2011 2:45 a.m.)
        
        Emma's dislike seems to have started as weariness nfm   Stephanie (3/19/2011 7:19 p.m.)
        
        So why do you think Jane admits   Ramya (3/19/2011 4:17 a.m.)
        
        Jane feels guilty about secret engagement   Nikki N (3/19/2011 6:40 a.m.)
        
        Emma is gracious by saying   Ramya (3/19/2011 11:14 a.m.)
    - But do we know how Emma... Reeba (3/16/2011 4:16 p.m.)
      - Chapters 20 and 34 in particular...   gianni (3/16/2011 10:05 p.m.)
        
        Emma's envy and dislike were due to....   Reeba (3/17/2011 9:52 a.m.)
        
        Sorry, ...   gianni (3/17/2011 3:17 p.m.)
        
        I don't see ...   gianni (3/17/2011 2:14 p.m.)
        
        jane and Emma   Bridget D (3/17/2011 10:15 a.m.)
  - Completely agree TimLee (3/16/2011 11:16 a.m.)

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