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No one is arguing that Jane must answer questions Written by Tracy W (4/18/2008 3:49 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, It has been my impression that, penned by nan duval

I agree with you that a guest is not under an obligation to talk about her acquaintances. That's why I said, in the post you replied to: "If Jane does not want to talk about the Dixons, that is her choice." Clearly that sentence did not make it clear that I believed that Jane was under no obligation to talk about the Dixons. Is there anything I can say that will convince you that I believe that Jane was under no obligation to exchange gossip about the Dixons?

Turning to your other point, it may indeed be the responsibility of the host to find a topic of conversation that interests the guest. But that's very hard work if the guest is not interested in meeting the host halfway. I can hardly blame Emma for not being overwhelmed with friendship towards someone who is cold, cautious, and seems determined to hazard nothing. A hosts' obligations may be immutable, but friendship is a two-way process.

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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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