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Coarseness Written by Barb JA (9/19/2010 7:29 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Rears and Vices, penned by Bridget D

Once the pun was explained to me, I became confused in the same way Rachel has spelled out in her original post. If Mary had meant the pun as it was explained to me, and the others had understood it as such, how could it be anything other than coarse?

After all, Mrs. Jennings is thought to be extremely improper just for openly talking about her daughter's pregnancy.

The only way I can reconcile it is that Edmund didn't see the pun that way, otherwise he would have thought her coarse.

Rears, I believe, was referring to Rear Admirals. Also the phrase Rears and Vices, because Vices is capitalized seems to be referring to some contemporary reference. Was there a play or book where Mary got this phrase? If that bit was clarified for me, I have forgotten it.

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Edmund's reaction to Mary's smutty joke. Rachel G (9/18/2010 5:34 p.m.)

My take on this scene Angela L (9/19/2010 6:24 a.m.)
- Mary has Foot-in-Mouth Disease. (:-D) Rachel G (9/19/2010 11:26 a.m.)
  - Mary's openness Karen G (9/19/2010 9:07 p.m.)
Edmunds reaction Pat (9/18/2010 11:15 p.m.)
- Jokes Bridget D (9/19/2010 3:20 a.m.)
  - That's my interpretation too. Reeba (9/19/2010 11:50 a.m.)
    - I disagree. It was well-known in Jane Austen's time AnnetteJ (9/19/2010 12:43 p.m.)
      - Rears and Vices   Bridget D (9/20/2010 1:19 a.m.)
        
        I'm feeling very stupid   Erica (9/20/2010 9:45 p.m.)
        
        Horses and admirals   Bridget D (9/21/2010 1:32 a.m.)
        
        Oh, yes   Erica (9/21/2010 11:46 p.m.)
        
        Yes, rude and consistent   Barb JA (9/21/2010 7:05 a.m.)
        
        In addition..   Reeba (9/20/2010 9:25 a.m.)
        
        I could be wrong, but two girls growing up in a household   AnnetteJ (9/20/2010 10:08 a.m.)
        
        To quote ...   Reeba (9/20/2010 4:27 p.m.)
        
        racy stuff   Bridget D (9/21/2010 1:30 a.m.)
        
        Sure, but...   Reeba (9/21/2010 1:53 a.m.)
        
        puns and vices   Bridget D (9/21/2010 1:34 p.m.)
        
        Lovers' Vows   Barb JA (9/21/2010 7:31 a.m.)
      - Whether Mary specifically meant Ramya (9/19/2010 1:05 p.m.)
        
        Agree! nfm Rachel G (9/19/2010 2:24 p.m.)
      - It's not the question of... Reeba (9/19/2010 1:00 p.m.)
  - Not so shocking after all. Rachel G (9/19/2010 4:58 a.m.)
    - Rears and Vices Bridget D (9/19/2010 5:15 a.m.)
      - Coarseness   Barb JA (9/19/2010 7:29 a.m.)
        
        I agree!   Lenora (9/21/2010 9:27 p.m.)
        
        Manner & Countenance   Robbin (9/19/2010 10:14 p.m.)
        
        Edmund again felt grave.   Rachel G (9/20/2010 6:05 a.m.)
        
        Mostly   Robbin (9/20/2010 10:09 a.m.)
        
        He's grave and not...   Reeba (9/20/2010 9:16 a.m.)
        
        Puns and Navy   Bridget D (9/20/2010 7:09 a.m.)
        
        Good point about Mary misjudging her company! nfm   Ramya (9/20/2010 12:12 p.m.)
        
        That makes sense. Thanks Bridget D. nfm   Rachel G (9/20/2010 8:57 a.m.)
        
        You can be a Vice Admiral   Nina RG (9/19/2010 8:56 a.m.)
        
        Ah, Vice Admiral, thank you.   Barb JA (9/19/2010 9:22 a.m.)
        
        Angela L   Angela L (9/19/2010 8:10 a.m.)
        
        Very interesting   Carol (9/19/2010 10:37 a.m.)
        
        Thanks for the idea   Angela L (9/20/2010 2:46 a.m.)
        
        A clever pun or an innocent remark? Well, I think you can   AnnetteJ (9/19/2010 8:22 a.m.)
        
        Sorry, I forgot to put a Subject on the last message!   Angela L (9/19/2010 8:15 a.m.)

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