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Not just the Dixons, general reserve Written by Tracy W (4/17/2008 4:37 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Is Emma being fair to Jane Fairfax?, penned by Robbin

Jane just didn't fail to answer questions about the Dixons or Churchill, she was generally reserved. From chapter 20:

She [Jane] was, besides, which was the worst of all, so cold, so cautious! There was no getting at her real opinion. Wrapt up in a cloak of politeness, she seemed determined to hazard nothing. She was disgustingly, was suspiciously reserved.

If any thing could be more, where all was most, she was more reserved on the subject of Weymouth and the Dixons than any thing. (chpt 20)

Since JA specifies that Jane "was more reserved on the subject of Weymouth and the Dixons", then Jane must have been generally reserved about more things.

If Jane does not want to talk about the Dixons, that is her choice. But in social situations it is generally nice if you can talk about something, with at least a simulation of openness. I have spent the odd weary evening making conversation with a person who does not offer an opinion on anything, it is very hard work. Why shouldn't Jane do something for the sake of conversation? If she can't make up a witty account of some minor disaster on her trip home, then perhaps launch a full-blown attack on the latest poem by Byron.

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Emma & Jane nan duval (4/16/2008 8:07 p.m.)

LOL! Martine (4/17/2008 12:22 p.m.)
A less confined life Tracy W (4/17/2008 4:30 a.m.)
- Good point about Ramya (4/18/2008 3:36 a.m.)
- I Still Can't Make Up My Mind Kytti (4/17/2008 11:17 a.m.)
Imprudent? Antoinette (4/16/2008 9:54 p.m.)
- My interpretation nan duval (4/16/2008 10:20 p.m.)
  - Impudent or not Ramya (4/17/2008 12:41 a.m.)
    - Is Emma being fair to Jane Fairfax? Robbin (4/17/2008 3:32 a.m.)
      - Perhaps Emma should have left Jane Fairfax   Ramya (4/17/2008 5:31 p.m.)
        
        Emma & Jane - Unknown truths   Robbin (4/18/2008 12:08 a.m.)
        
        The complete answer ;)   Ramya (4/18/2008 3:24 a.m.)
        
        Thanks for answering my questions.   Robbin (4/18/2008 9:54 a.m.)
        
        I don't have   Ramya (4/18/2008 2:43 p.m.)
        
        I believe you.   Robbin (4/18/2008 8:39 p.m.)
        
        Emma began to have suspicions of Jane   Graciela (4/18/2008 1:51 a.m.)
        
        Fondness for intrigue...   Moni (4/25/2008 10:36 a.m.)
        
        IMO, Emma is just looking for a reason   Melissa K (4/19/2008 11:51 p.m.)
        
        Don't we know if her suspicions are baseless?   Joan Ellen (4/17/2008 7:16 p.m.)
        
        Yes…   Robbin (4/18/2008 12:19 a.m.)
        
        No it doesn't   Ramya (4/17/2008 9:38 p.m.)
        
        And the truths not told   nan duval (4/17/2008 5:34 p.m.)
      - Not just the Dixons, general reserve   Tracy W (4/17/2008 4:37 a.m.)
        
        It has been my impression that   nan duval (4/17/2008 1:09 p.m.)
        
        No one is arguing that Jane must answer questions   Tracy W (4/18/2008 3:49 a.m.)
        
        Emma’s grilling of Jane Fairfax   Robbin (4/17/2008 8:12 a.m.)
        
        What grilling?   Tracy W (4/17/2008 11:36 a.m.)
        
        Emma could not forgive her…   Robbin (4/18/2008 2:17 a.m.)
        
        "my own perseverance in asking questions;   nan duval (4/17/2008 1:18 p.m.)
        
        Yes...   Robbin (4/18/2008 2:24 a.m.)
        
        Emma was looking for confirmation   Melissa K (4/19/2008 11:56 p.m.)
        
        Yes, I suspect she is, as well   Nancy Ann (4/21/2008 11:10 p.m.)
        
        My sentiments exactly nfm   BarbaraB (4/22/2008 3:49 p.m.)
        
        Flair for drama   Robbin (4/21/2008 12:53 a.m.)

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