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Good point Written by Rachel G (4/4/2008 2:42 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Yes, definitely a joke about Emma, penned by Rae

He wouldn't be joking about it if he took the idea really seriously.

I suppose that in practice the question of wifely obedience depended on the personalities of the people concerned. I find it hard to imagine that 'Lady Catherine' types were ever truly submissive to their partners in life!

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Ch.5 Material matrimonial point... Rachel G (4/4/2008 8:32 a.m.)

Matrimonial point is that both parties submit! Mia I. (4/6/2008 2:21 p.m.)
- Church of England marriage vows. Rachel G (4/6/2008 3:03 p.m.)
Speaking of hackles rising in Chapter 5 . . . Mary Anne (4/5/2008 11:45 a.m.)
- My idea reading this sentence MarianneR (4/5/2008 5:02 p.m.)
  - Mr K could also be thinking of his brother, John... Delories (4/8/2008 2:42 a.m.)
  - Agreed. nfm nan duval (4/6/2008 9:29 a.m.)
- I can see where he's coming from Nicki (4/5/2008 12:18 p.m.)
It bothers me, as well. Carol L (4/4/2008 1:14 p.m.)
I wasn't offended Jean B (4/4/2008 11:28 a.m.)
- Yes, definitely a joke about Emma Rae (4/4/2008 1:55 p.m.)
  - Good point Rachel G (4/4/2008 2:42 p.m.)
    - Exactly.... JulieW (4/4/2008 6:13 p.m.)
I thought these parts were... Moni (4/4/2008 10:07 a.m.)
- I did not make my meaning clear. Rachel G (4/4/2008 1:21 p.m.)
  - There is a long history of writings by men Tracy W (4/5/2008 9:04 p.m.)
    - I love your response Tracy! Melissa K (4/14/2008 12:20 p.m.)
    - Thanks Tracy W. Plus ca change..? LOL! nfm Rachel G (4/6/2008 6:45 a.m.)
  - Clarification... Moni (4/4/2008 1:27 p.m.)
He's joking IMO, nfm Helen B (4/4/2008 9:32 a.m.)

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