We often talk about the way characters in the novels refer to other characters, usually using a Miss, Mrs., or Mr. title. The use of first names is usually only seen between close relatives or very close friends. It is also a topic that comes up on L&T. So I found it interesting to read that JA refers to some people in a more informal way. In letter #1, she refers to Charles Fowle as Charles and her sister's fiance as Tom (Fowle). In letter #2, she mentions a Warren and a Tom (Chute).