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LOL!! But what a good thing.... Written by Rachel G (9/27/2010 7:55 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Striking out a repartee on Edmund's behalf, penned by Tom P2

.... that Edmund has you to strike out a repartee on his behalf. As he says in ch.9:

"there is not the least wit in my nature. I am a very matter–of–fact, plain–spoken being, and may blunder on the borders of a repartee for half an hour together without striking it out.”
Edmund has many fine qualities, but my goodness he's a dreary fellow! He is my least favourite among JA's heroes, and it is mainly his lack of wit that repels me. The prospect of being immured for life in a country parsonage with a man who never ever cracks a joke is enough to render me almost as comatose as Lady Bertram.

Come to think of it, Sir Thomas is as humourless as Edmund. I wonder if that might have some bearing on Lady B's mental state? ;-D

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Humorous Sotherton outing Barb JA (9/19/2010 10:03 a.m.)

Striking out a repartee on Edmund's behalf Tom P2 (9/27/2010 4:51 a.m.)
- LOL!! But what a good thing.... Rachel G (9/27/2010 7:55 a.m.)
The most comical part for me was... jeffrey (9/20/2010 1:50 p.m.)
A question Lisa Dalrymple (9/20/2010 9:51 a.m.)
- Yes, it's referring to poor Mr. Rushworth as the lover... nfm Ramya (9/20/2010 9:57 a.m.)
  - Another similar reference Ramya (9/20/2010 12:27 p.m.)
    - You are right Lisa Dalrymple (9/20/2010 3:46 p.m.)
      - Oh my god, I got this part wrong too Angela L (9/20/2010 5:11 p.m.)
I don't find it all that funny :-/ Laurel (9/19/2010 7:41 p.m.)
- One is laughing at, rather than *with* nfm Reeba (9/20/2010 9:27 a.m.)
- Wry humor Barb JA (9/20/2010 8:41 a.m.)
  - Sorry, I still don't see the humor Laurel (9/20/2010 11:03 a.m.)
    - That's all right Barb JA (9/21/2010 7:57 a.m.)
    - It's a mental picture... Reeba (9/20/2010 4:14 p.m.)
  - I agree with your post. Patricia AA (9/20/2010 9:09 a.m.)
    - Sibling rivalry Barb JA (9/21/2010 8:48 a.m.)
    - I think you're right to be disappointed BarbaraB (9/20/2010 4:40 p.m.)
      - The defense was 'thin'. Patricia AA (9/20/2010 7:25 p.m.)
- I'm with you. Julie P. (9/19/2010 8:02 p.m.)
My favourite part... Reeba (9/19/2010 11:40 a.m.)
- I agree- delicious writing Barb JA (9/19/2010 12:08 p.m.)
  - Fanny sheltering the reputations of those around her.... jeffrey (9/20/2010 1:32 p.m.)
  - Heath Catherine Ann (9/19/2010 12:18 p.m.)
    - Thanks Barb and Catherine. Reeba (9/19/2010 1:10 p.m.)
  - Fanny as Peacemaker Patricia AA (9/19/2010 12:18 p.m.)
    - I don't think... Reeba (9/19/2010 1:21 p.m.)
    - It reminds me of the "Wedding of Figaro" Angela L (9/19/2010 12:54 p.m.)
      - Walking Alone Robbin (9/19/2010 11:25 p.m.)
        
        Thanks for clarifying Angela L (9/20/2010 2:35 a.m.)
      - I Believe You're Right!   Patricia AA (9/19/2010 1:35 p.m.)
        
        I don't believe either of the film versions   Nina RG (9/20/2010 11:04 a.m.)
        
        The best Sotherton...   Reeba (9/19/2010 1:39 p.m.)

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