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The flaw in Mrs. Bennet's thinking Written by Anne-Marie (4/13/2010 2:51 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, I am quite sure that she did not, penned by Kathleen Glancy

Yes, I agree she was thinking that if Jane went on horseback and it rained, the weather would force her to stay overnight and so she would be in Bingley's company for at least part of the time. But Jane was not prepared for an overnight stay. So if she got caught in the rain -- as she did -- she would be forced to borrow dry clothing from Louisa or Caroline, which might not fit her. In addition, her hair would be a mess. So she certainly would not appear to her best advantage when the gentlemen did show up.

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Of colds and death Anselm (4/13/2010 7:48 a.m.)

Is Mrs. Bennett a gambler or stupid in sending Jane Jean B (4/13/2010 12:35 p.m.)
- It was not raining when Jane left. Adrian (4/13/2010 12:52 p.m.)
  - Oh, for Pete's sake Anselm (4/14/2010 5:32 a.m.)
    - so odd a mixture of quick parts, sarcastic humour Stephanie (4/14/2010 10:22 a.m.)
      - Wouldn't this be somewhat out of character   Anselm (4/15/2010 7:01 a.m.)
        
        when Elizabeth had read the note aloud   Stephanie (4/15/2010 5:15 p.m.)
        
        Mr. Bennet not thinking of Jane   Karen G (4/15/2010 11:17 a.m.)
    - Poetic License? Lenora (4/14/2010 8:16 a.m.)
  - Exactly, I don't think Mrs Bennet planned kathleen (elder) (4/13/2010 1:38 p.m.)
    - I am quite sure that she did not Kathleen Glancy (4/13/2010 2:20 p.m.)
      - The flaw in Mrs. Bennet's thinking   Anne-Marie (4/13/2010 2:51 p.m.)
        
        But as I said   Kathleen Glancy (4/14/2010 11:46 a.m.)
        
        LOL   LisaS (4/13/2010 2:55 p.m.)
Elizabeth's attitude Line (4/13/2010 8:38 a.m.)
- That is how I read it Elbè (4/13/2010 9:19 a.m.)
  - Excellent! Kathryn Ann (4/13/2010 10:40 a.m.)
    - I, too, think that Elizabeth was trying to encourage her AnnetteJ (4/13/2010 1:56 p.m.)
      - I think   Merrie B. (4/13/2010 9:58 p.m.)
        
        Delicate plants   Line (4/14/2010 10:40 a.m.)
        
        Who in P&P   CarolTS (4/14/2010 12:34 p.m.)
        
        Who was a delicate plant?   Line (4/15/2010 4:20 p.m.)
        
        But Jane doesn't ask for that.   CarolTS (4/15/2010 7:08 p.m.)
        
        No, she doesn't, but...   Line (4/16/2010 9:37 a.m.)
        
        But would it not have been improper   Elbè (4/16/2010 9:45 a.m.)
        
        They insist also on my seeing Mr. Jones   Stephanie (4/13/2010 10:24 p.m.)

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