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Excellent point. And lots of questions Written by Ramya (4/16/2008 9:53 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, The Coles sow what they reap, penned by Antoinette

I have always noticed this in the corner of my mind, but have not thought about it too much. What was the reason for this segregation?

Harriet appears to be good enough for having dinner with the Woodhouses, but not with the Coles. Is Mrs. Bates dinner material for Mr.Woodhouse, but not her daughter or niece for the Coles? Are the Bates never invited to dinner with the Coles, then? I thought they mixed more! I am really puzzled by this segregation.

But most of all, the difference is great in Jane Fairfax, who must always mix with the best families when she is with the Campbells, but must "sink" to a lower rung when she is with her aunt and grandmother...

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Etiquette as a weapon… Robbin (4/15/2008 9:40 p.m.)

And what exactly is a Regular Family? Tarn (4/17/2008 2:14 a.m.)
- Regulars and invitations Robbin (4/17/2008 10:04 a.m.)
  - Emma escapes "solitary grandeur." nfm nan duval (4/17/2008 12:46 p.m.)
The Coles sow what they reap Antoinette (4/16/2008 9:43 p.m.)
- The Coles and After Dinner Guests BarbaraB (4/19/2008 9:16 p.m.)
- Snobs or too many guests? Robbin (4/17/2008 6:42 a.m.)
- Excellent point. And lots of questions Ramya (4/16/2008 9:53 p.m.)
Emma and the Martins Laraine (4/16/2008 5:40 p.m.)
- Controlling & Rationalization Robbin (4/17/2008 1:54 a.m.)
In the right hands, nan duval (4/15/2008 10:47 p.m.)

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