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A little further info on use of the term/s Written by BarbaraB (3/17/2011 9:34 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, 'Caro Sposo', JA's characterization of Mrs. E., penned by BarbaraB

I have been using my old Penguin Classics addition (which will never hold up through another read, I'm sorry to say) and this is part of the notation at the back of the book.

"cara sposo. Chapman corrects this to 'coro sposo' (dear bridegroom), but Mrs. Elton uses the term three times and, in the 1816 text, each is in a different form, presumably to emphasize her ignorance of Italian. Her source may be literary: 'caro sposo' appeared in F. Brooke's Lady Julia Mandeville (London, 1763); F. Burney's Cecilia (London, 1782); and J. Wast's Letters to a Young Lady (London, 1801)..." Hope this helps in clearing up most of the questions.

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Chapter 53 - does anyone believe Mr Elton? Kathleen Glancy (3/16/2011 2:26 p.m.)

Mr. Elton shows his true colors Anne-Marie (3/16/2011 4:38 p.m.)
- Mr Elton's expectations Nikki N (3/16/2011 11:18 p.m.)
  - That is an interesting thought Kathleen Glancy (3/17/2011 10:51 a.m.)
    - Running Hartfield IS work - Mr. Knightley does it now. nfm Stephanie (3/19/2011 6:40 p.m.)
      - Hartfield Bridget D (3/20/2011 6:33 a.m.)
    - the John Knightleys and Hartfield Nikki N (3/18/2011 12:07 a.m.)
      - I see. Though I think weekends would be out too.   Kathleen Glancy (3/18/2011 11:18 a.m.)
        
        It took 2.5 hours by stage coach   Tarn (3/18/2011 4:13 p.m.)
        
        Stage coaches were atypical, as you say   Kathleen Glancy (3/19/2011 9:05 p.m.)
        
        Travelling   Bridget D (3/20/2011 6:30 a.m.)
- I agree that he never thought that far ahead Tom P2 (3/16/2011 5:11 p.m.)
Rather he tahn I Bridget D (3/16/2011 2:52 p.m.)
- No, it was Mr Elton - Mrs Elton did also comment Kathleen Glancy (3/16/2011 3:06 p.m.)
  - Hartfield Bridget D (3/17/2011 9:45 a.m.)
  - What, or who, does this "living together" refer to? Nina RG (3/16/2011 3:24 p.m.)
    - Thanks! Now that little detail won't bother me any more:) (NFM) Nina RG (3/17/2011 7:05 a.m.)
    - Living together with the wife's family Ramya (3/16/2011 3:40 p.m.)
      - I agree it is not customary for hubby and wifey to jeffrey (3/16/2011 3:49 p.m.)
      - separating Bridget D (3/16/2011 3:43 p.m.)
    - Liviing togehter Bridget D (3/16/2011 3:39 p.m.)
And to finally have to be married by that guy! Groan. (NFM) jeffrey (3/16/2011 2:39 p.m.)
- I have actually wondered why Kathleen Glancy (3/16/2011 3:01 p.m.)
  - 'Caro Sposo', JA's characterization of Mrs. E. BarbaraB (3/17/2011 2:51 p.m.)
    - Here's the first edition (1816) of "Emma" Graciela (3/17/2011 9:55 p.m.)
    - A little further info on use of the term/s BarbaraB (3/17/2011 9:34 p.m.)
    - In both ... gianni (3/17/2011 7:51 p.m.)
      - Yes, I've written about it in my comment below. nfm Reeba (3/17/2011 8:19 p.m.)
      - The Pemberley Pop Up is based on Christopher (3/17/2011 8:18 p.m.)
    - It is "caro sposo" in The Oxford Illustrated Christopher (3/17/2011 5:29 p.m.)
    - Thank you Barbara. Delicious information :) Reeba (3/17/2011 5:18 p.m.)
    - That is so interesting! Ramya (3/17/2011 3:07 p.m.)
  - I don't have anything to back this up... Annalise (3/16/2011 3:25 p.m.)
    - Parishes Bridget D (3/16/2011 3:41 p.m.)
    - Ch 55, last paragraph: Mrs Elton's final put-down (NFM) jeffrey (3/16/2011 3:39 p.m.)

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