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It's so very early in their acquaintance Written by Louise H (3/10/2009 2:08 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Confused about HT`s remarks on marriage..., penned by MarianneR

It seems to me that at this very early stage of their acquaintance, there's no reason to take normal subjects off the table as being indelicate. Later on, when Catherine's hopes of their marrying might have been raised, perhaps it would be unwise of him to talk about marriage casually. But I think it's too early for that.

He could with propriety discuss the marriage-country dance analogy with his sister -- showing off how witty he is -- so he should be able to do so with a new female acquaintance as well.

Though I do think he's being a bit flirty. :)

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Confused about HT`s remarks on marriage... MarianneR (3/10/2009 4:18 a.m.)

Sorting out the mixed messages Tom P2 (3/12/2009 2:04 a.m.)
- "She comes with a bozo attached" - LOL!!! (nfm) JoAnn (3/12/2009 12:30 p.m.)
- Good point MarianneR (3/12/2009 3:57 a.m.)
According to the Forward in Modern Library: BarbaraB (3/11/2009 7:12 p.m.)
- Love how you've avoided spoilers JoAnn (3/12/2009 12:34 p.m.)
  - Thanks :) nfm BarbaraB (3/12/2009 6:56 p.m.)
- What is "Modern Library"? MarianneR (3/12/2009 3:46 a.m.)
  - Modern Library is a publisher Myretta (3/12/2009 6:20 a.m.)
    - Thanks for clearing that up nfm BarbaraB (3/12/2009 7:36 p.m.)
    - I see. Thank you! *nfm* MarianneR (3/12/2009 6:42 a.m.)
Deft pique TimLee (3/11/2009 1:18 p.m.)
I think Henry is feeling a little left out JoAnn (3/11/2009 1:06 p.m.)
- More than feeling left out. Adrian (3/12/2009 12:43 p.m.)
  - Good point. JoAnn (3/12/2009 1:35 p.m.)
    - Blowing him off? CarolTS (3/12/2009 7:10 p.m.)
      - I stand corrected   JoAnn (3/12/2009 7:45 p.m.)
        
        Humorous image   CarolTS (3/13/2009 8:14 p.m.)
        
        Perhaps, having lost his assumed partner, Thorpe...   Adrian (3/14/2009 11:29 a.m.)
        
        LOL! (:D) nfm   Robbin (3/14/2009 2:44 a.m.)
- Agree Tarn (3/12/2009 5:42 a.m.)
  - Quizzers... MarianneR (3/12/2009 7:09 a.m.)
    - Quite right Tarn (3/15/2009 1:49 a.m.)
    - quizzer Evelynj (3/12/2009 8:29 a.m.)
      - More about quizzers Line (3/12/2009 9:51 a.m.)
Fidelity & Complaisance Robbin (3/11/2009 5:10 a.m.)
- Well said! (nfm) Emmeline (3/11/2009 6:00 a.m.)
- Thank you for outlining this! MarianneR (3/11/2009 5:17 a.m.)
It's so very early in their acquaintance Louise H (3/10/2009 2:08 p.m.)
- Witty and meaningful CarolTS (3/11/2009 4:10 p.m.)
- I agree Line (3/10/2009 3:27 p.m.)
  - "Pleasant flirtation" - well said ;o) *nfm* MarianneR (3/11/2009 4:02 a.m.)
- "A bit flirty"?! TimLee (3/10/2009 2:43 p.m.)
I wonder how JA's readers would have seen.... Adrian (3/10/2009 12:26 p.m.)
- Good point MarianneR (3/11/2009 3:56 a.m.)
It is difficult indeed. Emmeline (3/10/2009 7:25 a.m.)

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