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Dr. Grant doubts the apricot tree's pedigree. Written by Patricia AA (9/15/2010 12:03 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, That apricot tree, penned by Louise H

Dr. Grant seems to be implying that the apricot tree is not a moor park variety because the fruit is so poor. Mrs. Norris defends the tree's pedigree--stating that Sir Thomas purchased it as a moor park and paid seven shillings for it.

I believe Austen is implying that even a person of the highest pedigree, healthy, attractive, raised in the best of enviroments, may still turn out poor and lacking.

Thanks for pointing out that passage. I read it, but did not put enough thought into the meaning until you brought to my attention.

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That apricot tree Louise H (9/15/2010 11:13 a.m.)

Dr. Grant doubts the apricot tree's pedigree. Patricia AA (9/15/2010 12:03 p.m.)
- Thanks very interesting! (:D) nfm Robbin (9/15/2010 12:43 p.m.)
- Very enlightening! Isabelle M (9/15/2010 2:53 p.m.)
It's another example.. Lisa Dalrymple (9/15/2010 12:41 p.m.)
Agree with your analysis Nicki (9/15/2010 5:42 p.m.)
- Then Mrs. Grant enters the conversation. Stephanie (9/15/2010 7:30 p.m.)
- Good point about Mrs. Norris's role in both! (nfm) Louise H (9/15/2010 10:08 p.m.)
- What are their judgments based on? LauraMarie (9/17/2010 1:35 a.m.)
  - Maybe I'll switch focus... Nicki (9/17/2010 12:33 p.m.)
What is the point of the Apricot? Rachel G (9/16/2010 2:25 p.m.)
- after seeing the picture Sofia L (9/17/2010 4:07 a.m.)
- Good Summation, Rachel G, thank you! nfm Carol (9/17/2010 11:03 p.m.)
- I agree! Lenora (9/20/2010 5:34 p.m.)
Could it be greg (9/17/2010 6:41 a.m.)
MP as Political Satire: Charged as a Moor Park Tarn (9/21/2010 9:30 a.m.)
- Wow!! Rachel G (9/21/2010 1:22 p.m.)
- Incredible! Lenora (9/21/2010 9:44 p.m.)
- Amazing..Thank you Tarn Carol (9/21/2010 10:13 p.m.)
- Terrific! Thanks so much! (:D) nfm Robbin (9/21/2010 11:52 p.m.)
- Amazing! Thank you! nfm Ramya (9/23/2010 11:34 a.m.)

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