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Another recipe Myretta (2/4/2010 10:38 a.m.)
Thanks for the recipe link. Reeba (2/4/2010 9:26 a.m.)
- It's a long time, isn't it? Elizabeth K (2/4/2010 9:41 a.m.)

"...two ugly naked shoulders!" BarbaraB (2/3/2010 3:23 p.m.)

Exposed shoulders Myretta (2/3/2010 3:42 p.m.)
- 'Our Ball was rather more amusing..' Mandy N (2/4/2010 6:04 a.m.)
- Oh, Okay BarbaraB (2/3/2010 4:27 p.m.)

Mrs. Bertie lives in the Polygon Myretta (2/3/2010 2:24 p.m.)

Very interesting information and picture, thanks! (nfm) Cathy Allen (2/3/2010 9:03 p.m.)

My dear Mrs. Piozzi Myretta (2/3/2010 11:15 a.m.)

Environmental Descriptions BarbaraB (2/2/2010 10:52 p.m.)

Very clever deduction, BarbaraB, thank you! Cathy Allen (2/3/2010 11:18 a.m.)
- You're welcome though... BarbaraB (2/3/2010 4:28 p.m.)

Almost a month CarolTS (2/2/2010 8:31 p.m.)

Hard to tell Myretta (2/3/2010 11:43 a.m.)
- Legacies to Edwards girls... MarianneR (2/3/2010 2:27 p.m.)

Letter #61: Moving plans kathleen (elder) (2/2/2010 8:44 a.m.)

To Chawton...thanks for link. Mandy N (2/2/2010 9:26 a.m.)
- According to Meyer's biography of JA kathleen (elder) (2/2/2010 9:32 a.m.)

One last entertainment for the evening Myretta (2/1/2010 7:44 p.m.)

A little water party Myretta (2/1/2010 3:08 p.m.)

Moonshine or Noonshine? kathleen (elder) (2/1/2010 3:26 p.m.)
- I've corrected the text at Janeinfo (nfm) Myretta (2/2/2010 7:59 a.m.)
- noonshine = nuncheon Frederica (2/1/2010 10:04 p.m.)
  - Thanks -- always good to have the meanings nfm kathleen (elder) (2/2/2010 6:15 a.m.)
- That's probably a typo Myretta (2/1/2010 4:27 p.m.)
  - I did wonder about that as I read it. CarolTS (2/1/2010 5:08 p.m.)

Roused to Exertion Robbin (2/1/2010 1:06 p.m.)

I thought of that too CarolTS (2/1/2010 5:10 p.m.)

Entertaining Edward and George Myretta (2/1/2010 10:49 a.m.)

More entertainments Myretta (2/1/2010 2:49 p.m.)
- Thanks for the link - MarianneR (2/1/2010 4:26 p.m.)
Amusements Robbin (2/1/2010 12:35 p.m.)
- Jane coping & childhood amusements. Mandy N (2/2/2010 9:36 a.m.)

Letter 60 - The boys arrive Myretta (2/1/2010 10:38 a.m.)

How old were they? CarolTS (2/1/2010 12:45 p.m.)
- Edward was older kathleen (elder) (2/1/2010 12:48 p.m.)
  - Interesting CarolTS (2/1/2010 5:05 p.m.)

"Letters of cruel comfort" Elizabeth K (1/31/2010 2:37 p.m.)

Nice imagry! CarolTS (2/1/2010 12:28 a.m.)
Thanks Myretta (1/31/2010 4:56 p.m.)

Not attend the funeral? MarianneR (1/31/2010 12:11 p.m.)

Similar Questions BarbaraB (1/31/2010 3:27 p.m.)
- Interesting insights. Very helpful - thank you! *nfm* MarianneR (2/1/2010 4:10 a.m.)
- Rowlandson Funeral Procession Myretta (1/31/2010 9:58 p.m.)
  - Great! BarbaraB (1/31/2010 11:55 p.m.)
Too distressed? Isabelle M (1/31/2010 1:47 p.m.)

Letter #59: details re funeral & mourning clothes kathleen (elder) (1/31/2010 9:59 a.m.)

Just wondering CarolTS (2/1/2010 12:27 a.m.)
Life goes on... MarianneR (1/31/2010 12:03 p.m.)
- Duty goes on as well Robbin (1/31/2010 4:19 p.m.)
  - Food for thought, thank you (NFM) Isabelle M (2/1/2010 1:01 p.m.)
  - Thanks for your post, Robbin Elizabeth K (2/1/2010 4:02 a.m.)
    - Just wantet to say the same. ;o) *nfm* MarianneR (2/1/2010 4:13 a.m.)
- Death & mourning . Mandy N (1/31/2010 2:24 p.m.)
  - Attitudes toward death Line (2/2/2010 3:30 p.m.)
    - Fortitude, resignation and faith (long) Elizabeth K (2/4/2010 5:30 a.m.)
  - "How does it appear?" MarianneR (2/1/2010 3:57 a.m.)
  - Viewing the corpse kathleen (elder) (1/31/2010 2:36 p.m.)
    - The corpse Elizabeth K (1/31/2010 2:40 p.m.)
- Poor Fanny! Isabelle M (1/31/2010 1:35 p.m.)

This letter is beautiful in its emotion Jean B (1/30/2010 2:13 p.m.)

All about her nearest & dearest kathleen (elder) (1/30/2010 2:25 p.m.)
- An earnest desire of being useful Robbin (1/30/2010 5:25 p.m.)

Letter #58: Sad News kathleen (elder) (1/30/2010 8:07 a.m.)

This is my first reading of the letters, so I'm shocked! Cathy Allen (1/30/2010 11:25 p.m.)
- Rigid rules Myretta (1/31/2010 8:38 a.m.)
  - Very interesting, thank you! Cathy Allen (1/31/2010 2:22 p.m.)
Melancholy Anxiety Robbin (1/30/2010 4:01 p.m.)
- Could a servant have delivered the letter? kathleen (elder) (1/30/2010 4:24 p.m.)
  - Express Messages Robbin (1/31/2010 5:41 p.m.)
Mourning for Elizabeth. Mandy N (1/30/2010 10:26 a.m.)
- What strikes me... Line (1/30/2010 5:55 p.m.)
  - All the more heartbreaking Isabelle M (1/31/2010 2:12 p.m.)
    - 12 days Elizabeth K (1/31/2010 2:47 p.m.)
The death of Elizabeth Elizabeth K (1/30/2010 8:24 a.m.)
- Since there was no definitive cause of death, however, kathleen (elder) (1/30/2010 1:15 p.m.)
  - Elizabeth Elizabeth K (1/31/2010 5:37 a.m.)
    - Possibly, but it's speculative nonetheless kathleen (elder) (1/31/2010 6:59 a.m.)
      - Speculation, nan duval (2/2/2010 2:06 p.m.)
        
        Of course it's possible, as you (& others) speculate kathleen (elder) (2/2/2010 2:46 p.m.)

Movement BarbaraB (1/29/2010 9:18 p.m.)

It's so true Nancy Ann (1/29/2010 9:35 p.m.)

Little notes on lots of different things Line (1/29/2010 3:08 p.m.)

I almost envied it! Nancy Ann (1/29/2010 9:23 p.m.)
"Nice" from NA CarolTS (1/29/2010 6:20 p.m.)

Fire! Elizabeth K (1/29/2010 11:27 a.m.)

An ominous sight for Jane. Mandy N (1/30/2010 1:50 a.m.)
A vivid description, isn´t it? MarianneR (1/29/2010 2:13 p.m.)

Espriella's Letters Myretta (1/28/2010 2:07 p.m.)

Not fooled by the attribution Tarn (1/28/2010 10:17 p.m.)
Southey's travel account of England... Mandy N (1/28/2010 8:19 p.m.)
Most interesting reading; thanks Myretta. Cathy Allen (1/28/2010 4:29 p.m.)

A brace of birds Myretta (1/28/2010 1:51 p.m.)

'ten brace partridges' Mandy N (1/29/2010 12:06 a.m.)
Thanks for the link - very interesting! *nfm* MarianneR (1/28/2010 2:34 p.m.)

Handkerchiefs & Generosity Robbin (1/28/2010 1:48 p.m.)

Back in Southampton Myretta (1/28/2010 10:00 a.m.)

"I have got a Husband..." MarianneR (1/28/2010 4:54 a.m.)

Vulgar Economy Mandy N (1/27/2010 8:44 p.m.)

More about legacies Line (1/27/2010 2:55 p.m.)

A silver knife Isabelle M (1/27/2010 2:31 p.m.)

Letter. 55. '-has she a silver knife-' Mandy N (1/27/2010 7:15 p.m.)
Maybe a pen-knife? nan duval (1/27/2010 7:07 p.m.)
- Reading BarbaraB´s link, MarianneR (1/28/2010 3:56 a.m.)
  - Sounds right.nfm nan duval (1/28/2010 8:43 a.m.)
I assumed it was a letter opener! Barbara (1/27/2010 5:37 p.m.)
Same thoughts BarbaraB (1/27/2010 4:11 p.m.)
- Sorry - wrong edition Isabelle M (1/27/2010 4:20 p.m.)
  - No Problem...Also BarbaraB (1/27/2010 4:38 p.m.)
    - Thank you. (NFM) Isabelle M (1/29/2010 2:41 p.m.)

Dating letters ? CarolTS (1/27/2010 12:48 p.m.)

Several days Myretta (1/27/2010 1:17 p.m.)
- Yes, I had caught that CarolTS (1/27/2010 7:51 p.m.)

Clothes Myretta (1/27/2010 11:12 a.m.)

Great photo! anne elizabeth (1/27/2010 2:27 p.m.)
I wonder of this... Reeba (1/27/2010 12:49 p.m.)
- Not cashmere Myretta (1/27/2010 1:23 p.m.)
  - Thank you, Myretta. nfm Reeba (1/27/2010 4:05 p.m.)

Mrs. Hastings' Voyage down the Ganges Myretta (1/27/2010 6:03 a.m.)

Is Mrs Hastings in the painting ? ;) Mandy N (1/27/2010 9:15 p.m.)
What a vivid picture! MarianneR (1/27/2010 2:34 p.m.)

"The true sailor way" MarianneR (1/27/2010 3:29 a.m.)

Frank's return Myretta (1/27/2010 9:34 a.m.)

Still struggling with some names... MarianneR (1/27/2010 3:22 a.m.)

Mary, Mary Myretta (1/27/2010 5:52 a.m.)
- Oh, no! Thanks for clarifying. ;o) *nfm* MarianneR (1/27/2010 2:13 p.m.)

Mr. Jefferson's Works Caitlin (1/26/2010 5:54 p.m.)

Mr Jefferson... Mandy N (1/26/2010 7:18 p.m.)
- I read that note in the Le Faye book Caitlin (1/26/2010 9:33 p.m.)

People you recognize Line (1/26/2010 3:00 p.m.)

Yes - Frederica (1/26/2010 9:56 p.m.)
- And another line from Letter 54 kathleen (elder) (1/27/2010 6:08 a.m.)
  - Yes, Another John Moore Tidbit BarbaraB (1/27/2010 3:50 p.m.)

James does Duty at Godmersham today? kathleen (elder) (1/26/2010 2:12 p.m.)

Yes Myretta (1/26/2010 3:03 p.m.)
- And Mr Whitfield is the man kathleen (elder) (1/26/2010 8:11 p.m.)
  - Very enlightening. Thank you! *nfm* MarianneR (1/27/2010 3:12 a.m.)

Newbury races Myretta (1/26/2010 11:36 a.m.)

The races Elizabeth K (1/26/2010 1:15 p.m.)
Wonderful Stubbs painting, thanks. Mandy N (1/26/2010 12:53 p.m.)
- I was thinking the same thing Frederica (1/26/2010 9:49 p.m.)
- Ditto re the painting - nfm Pam k (1/26/2010 3:27 p.m.)

One private reason Myretta (1/26/2010 11:26 a.m.)

Your notes made me look again and I found Jean B (1/26/2010 2:33 p.m.)
Thanks, I wanted to know about this! (:D) nfm Robbin (1/26/2010 12:04 p.m.)

The island... MarianneR (1/26/2010 5:00 a.m.)

Isle of Wight Myretta (1/26/2010 10:56 a.m.)
- Thank you! *nfm* MarianneR (1/27/2010 3:08 a.m.)
- Thanks for the maps, Myretta; they are very illuminating. (nfm) Cathy Allen (1/26/2010 10:32 p.m.)
- The Island Pam k (1/26/2010 3:24 p.m.)
  - I'm glad you imagined the right place... Line (1/27/2010 2:58 p.m.)
    - In Mansfield Park.Fanny called it 'the island'... Reeba (1/27/2010 4:01 p.m.)
      - Completely forgotten that! ... nfm Pam k (1/28/2010 11:35 a.m.)
'This scheme to the Island..' Mandy N (1/26/2010 9:56 a.m.)

Again "shocked" by JA's acid wit Jean B (1/25/2010 6:09 p.m.)

I think that it is important to remember... Elizabeth K (1/26/2010 4:26 a.m.)
- I'm not so sure about JA not smirking Jean B (1/26/2010 2:40 p.m.)
  - I beg to differ... Elizabeth K (1/26/2010 3:21 p.m.)
    - Your Oxford trumps anything I've got, sorry (NFM) Jean B (1/28/2010 4:03 p.m.)
      - No competition. :-) (nfm) Elizabeth K (1/29/2010 4:13 a.m.)
  - I think she was Line (1/26/2010 2:56 p.m.)
    - "Richard" seems to not be a JA favorite Gary S (1/29/2010 12:23 p.m.)
    - Exactly Jean B (1/26/2010 3:09 p.m.)
Not shocked at all... anne elizabeth (1/25/2010 6:16 p.m.)

Sanfoin Myretta (1/25/2010 3:10 p.m.)

Thanks nfm BarbaraB (1/26/2010 9:30 a.m.)
Very interesting. Thank you! *nfm* MarianneR (1/26/2010 4:25 a.m.)
As the French have it... Barbara (1/25/2010 5:10 p.m.)

'I want to hear of your gathering Strawberries...' Mandy N (1/25/2010 3:00 p.m.)

JA and strawberries Elizabeth K (1/26/2010 4:34 a.m.)
Even today CarolTS (1/26/2010 2:38 a.m.)
- Thankyou both, ladies. Mandy N (1/26/2010 8:10 a.m.)

Austen names and the images that come to mind Elizabeth L2 (1/25/2010 2:24 p.m.)

One does... Reeba (1/27/2010 12:25 p.m.)
Not really Elizabeth K (1/26/2010 6:27 a.m.)
I think of Louise Musgrove - Persuasion anne elizabeth (1/25/2010 6:37 p.m.)

John Moore BarbaraB (1/25/2010 12:07 p.m.)

This reference actually reminded me of Mr. Darcy Line (1/25/2010 12:23 p.m.)
- Yes, I also thought of Darcy... Mandy N (1/25/2010 3:41 p.m.)

Lots of visits Myretta (1/25/2010 10:44 a.m.)

Mrs. Knight - MarianneR (1/26/2010 4:09 a.m.)
- Edward's adoptive mother, yes kathleen (elder) (1/26/2010 7:25 a.m.)
  - Makes sense. Thank you. ;o) *nfm* MarianneR (1/26/2010 7:44 a.m.)
    - Edward and Mrs K. Mandy N (1/26/2010 8:03 a.m.)
      - What a wonderful woman! MarianneR (1/26/2010 4:18 p.m.)
Why were they dragging the fish pond? Frederica (1/25/2010 11:46 a.m.)
- Probably to clean it Myretta (1/25/2010 12:12 p.m.)
  - And that would be a family outing? Frederica (1/26/2010 9:58 p.m.)

Marmion Elizabeth K (1/25/2010 9:45 a.m.)

In Persuasion... Reeba (1/27/2010 12:17 p.m.)
Marmion at Google books Myretta (1/25/2010 10:28 a.m.)
- Thanks, Myretta Elizabeth K (1/25/2010 10:40 a.m.)
  - My apologies Myretta (1/25/2010 10:45 a.m.)
    - Don't worry Elizabeth K (1/25/2010 12:33 p.m.)

"...the mysteries of Inman-ism" Elizabeth K (1/25/2010 9:21 a.m.)

"Very old and black" Line (1/25/2010 12:15 p.m.)
- Could it be referring... Reeba (1/27/2010 12:11 p.m.)
  - Good insight. anne elizabeth (1/27/2010 6:52 p.m.)
- could it be skin appearance? Frederica (1/26/2010 9:30 p.m.)
- Could it refer to the way they dress? anne elizabeth (1/25/2010 6:09 p.m.)
  - Wondered that very thing! CarolTS (1/26/2010 2:42 a.m.)
    - You assumed correct. anne elizabeth (1/27/2010 6:57 p.m.)
    - Thanks - interesting suggestion, though... Line (1/26/2010 2:40 p.m.)

All those Annes, Marys and Louisas... MarianneR (1/25/2010 3:54 a.m.)

Then I'm not the only one anne elizabeth (1/25/2010 6:04 p.m.)
- The family tree MarianneR (1/26/2010 4:13 a.m.)
  - I agree -- it's difficult to tell the kathleen (elder) (1/26/2010 7:26 a.m.)
There should be a list of abbreviations kathleen (elder) (1/25/2010 5:40 a.m.)
- Thanks for the encouragement MarianneR (1/25/2010 9:39 a.m.)

Huxham kathleen (elder) (1/24/2010 9:37 p.m.)

Cinchona bark is the source of quinine nan duval (1/25/2010 1:06 p.m.)
- I wondered about it too Elizabeth L2 (1/25/2010 2:13 p.m.)

Disappointing anne elizabeth (1/24/2010 7:55 p.m.)

Group Reads Cheryl (1/25/2010 8:40 p.m.)
On the contrary... Jasmine D (1/24/2010 8:30 p.m.)
- True enough anne elizabeth (1/24/2010 8:39 p.m.)
Have you looked at the previous Letters Group Reads? kathleen (elder) (1/24/2010 8:14 p.m.)
- Thank you anne elizabeth (1/24/2010 8:36 p.m.)

"Acknowledged very kindly by Mr. and Mrs Marshall" anne elizabeth (1/24/2010 5:46 p.m.)

Oops! Sorry I thought it did not post. anne elizabeth (1/24/2010 5:48 p.m.)
- No problem kathleen (elder) (1/24/2010 5:49 p.m.)

Paragraph 15: A Chevalier Bayard of a plantation? Line (1/24/2010 2:57 p.m.)

A paragon of a plantation Myretta (1/24/2010 4:32 p.m.)
- Thanks, Myretta! :-) (nfm) Line (1/25/2010 12:02 p.m.)

Paragraph 5: Adolescent skin problems? Line (1/24/2010 2:40 p.m.)

Cassandra is a baby kathleen (elder) (1/24/2010 2:52 p.m.)
- Really confused now Line (1/25/2010 12:01 p.m.)
  - I was thinking CarolTS (1/25/2010 12:43 p.m.)
    - Definitely seems like something contagious kathleen (elder) (1/25/2010 7:15 p.m.)
      - Hadn't even connected   CarolTS (1/26/2010 2:35 a.m.)
        
        Lizzy was born in 1800, so she was about 8 years old   kathleen (elder) (1/26/2010 7:17 a.m.)
        
        Thanks, Carol and Kathleen!   Line (1/26/2010 2:34 p.m.)

Anna's hair Caitlin (1/24/2010 12:22 p.m.)

On Anna.. Mandy N (1/24/2010 2:56 p.m.)

Godmersham Myretta (1/24/2010 11:33 a.m.)

Godmersham Park Elizabeth K (1/25/2010 9:29 a.m.)
Bentigh and Temple Plantations Myretta (1/24/2010 12:30 p.m.)
Plenty of room for guests, then :-) kathleen (elder) (1/24/2010 11:49 a.m.)
- House party. Mandy N (1/24/2010 6:11 p.m.)
  - Lost at the family party Barbara (1/24/2010 8:14 p.m.)
  - The Maitlands Myretta (1/24/2010 6:50 p.m.)

Conversaton on paper Barbara (1/24/2010 11:18 a.m.)

Understanding Each Other Robbin (1/24/2010 4:25 p.m.)
I agree -- very real and very intimate kathleen (elder) (1/24/2010 11:30 a.m.)
- Legacy Barbara (1/24/2010 11:39 a.m.)
  - I vote for wistful Line (1/24/2010 2:50 p.m.)
    - Not that she dislikes Louisa... Barbara (1/24/2010 4:22 p.m.)
    - Being wistful.. Reeba (1/24/2010 3:26 p.m.)

Leaving London kathleen (elder) (1/24/2010 10:31 a.m.)

Obliged to be an Encumbrance Robbin (1/24/2010 6:28 p.m.)
- Oh, I know BarbaraB (1/24/2010 8:44 p.m.)
  - I noticed this too Line (1/25/2010 11:54 a.m.)
Bath Hotel Myretta (1/24/2010 11:24 a.m.)
Rigors of travel Barbara (1/24/2010 10:59 a.m.)
- Tediums of travel- 'same bad butter' Mandy N (1/24/2010 12:37 p.m.)
- Yes, me too Elizabeth K (1/24/2010 11:03 a.m.)
"Important nothings" Elizabeth K (1/24/2010 10:58 a.m.)
- I love news! Robbin (1/24/2010 4:28 p.m.)

Some background Myretta (1/24/2010 10:04 a.m.)

Mission Accomplished Robbin (1/24/2010 4:38 p.m.)

Welcome and some housekeeping Myretta (1/24/2010 10:01 a.m.)

Thanks, Myretta JoAnn (1/25/2010 2:52 p.m.)
Thanks Myretta Pam k (1/25/2010 10:46 a.m.)
Hello all. Thank you Myretta. [nfm] Tarn (1/25/2010 4:29 a.m.)
Thanks. nan duval (1/24/2010 5:13 p.m.)
Thanks Myretta! So glad to be here! (:D) nfm Robbin (1/24/2010 3:18 p.m.)
Thanks nfm BarbaraB (1/24/2010 2:33 p.m.)
I'm looking forward to it. Thank you nfm Reeba (1/24/2010 1:07 p.m.)
Thank you, MarianneR (1/24/2010 11:32 a.m.)
Hello and thankyou Mandy N (1/24/2010 11:30 a.m.)
I look forward to participating Elizabeth K (1/24/2010 10:40 a.m.)

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