"...threw it in the river..."

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"...threw it in the river..." Written by Joan Ellen (11/26/2006 4:06 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Life and novels…, penned by Robbin

"I wore my green shoes last night, & took my white fan with me; I am very glad he never threw it in the river."

I was curious about this line myself. I don't think 'he' refers to George though, as George seems to be where Cassandra is (since he chose the wafer for her last letter).

I was wondering whether in this passage JA might be referring to an episode from a favorite novel? (i.e., with a scene where the heroine carries a white fan and someone throws it in the river) - but I have no idea what novel it would be, if my guess is correct. Perhaps something by Burney...?

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Shades of the novels Line (11/26/2006 10:02 a.m.)

Life and novels… Robbin (11/26/2006 10:40 a.m.)
- "...threw it in the river..." Joan Ellen (11/26/2006 4:06 p.m.)
  - I thought it must be Charles... Reeba (11/26/2006 4:18 p.m.)
    - Well... Joan Ellen (11/26/2006 4:40 p.m.)
      - The letter was written on two days... Reeba (11/26/2006 6:23 p.m.)
        
        Oh,I think the explanation... Reeba (11/27/2006 3:16 a.m.)
      - I think the culprit JulieW (11/26/2006 4:56 p.m.)
- Drawing paper LaurieC (11/26/2006 11:58 a.m.)
  - That's what I thought - I have a feeling drawing paper... Line (11/26/2006 6:25 p.m.)
- Speaking of green shoes JulieW (11/26/2006 11:07 a.m.)
  - LoL... Robbin (11/26/2006 11:26 a.m.)

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