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Edmund again felt grave. Written by Rachel G (9/20/2010 6:05 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Manner & Countenance, penned by Robbin

You could be right. And Edmund could have been taken in by the oh so feminine manner of Mary's disclaimer - "Now, do not be suspecting me of a pun, I entreat."

That disclaimer was badly done IMO. Even if Mary really had no intention of making a smutty joke,it shows that she has the sort of mind to register instantly that what she said could be interpreted in an indelicate manner. As it is, her disclaimer would have anyone within earshot who had not picked up the 'double entendre' thinking: "Pun? What pun? Oh I see!"

If you are correct and Edmund didn't interpret what Mary said in the worst light, then why does the next sentence begin:
"Edmund again felt grave..."?

I've quoted the relevant paragraph in the first post in this thread, so I won't repeat it. What is in that paragraph to make him feel gave if it isn't the pun? Is it the snobbery, or what?

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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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