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Sympathy Written by Kathi (4/14/2010 7:19 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, I think we might prefer, penned by Nancy Ann

I wouldn't like to spend much time with either of them, but I have more sympathy for Mrs. Bennet. I think Mr. Bennet's treatment of her shows a degree of cruelty, both to her and to the rest of the family.

Mr. Bennet might not be able to change his wife, but he might have been able to avoid making her worse, and he certainly could have avoided stirring up her nerves.

Your theory that Mr. Bennet gets his release by getting his wife to display who she is is interestng -- but wouldn't the family be better off if she wasn't doing that?

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The first deception Connie (4/12/2010 10:24 a.m.)

He had always intended to visit him Stephanie (4/12/2010 2:43 p.m.)
- You're right. Missed that. nfm Connie (4/12/2010 2:49 p.m.)
There's also the possibility Nancy Ann (4/12/2010 11:40 a.m.)
- Avoiding Mrs. Bennet's nagging Kathi (4/13/2010 7:06 p.m.)
  - I think we might prefer Nancy Ann (4/13/2010 10:48 p.m.)
    - Sympathy Kathi (4/14/2010 7:19 a.m.)
      - My perception is truly that   Nancy Ann (4/14/2010 8:44 a.m.)
        
        So blinded -- and deafened -- by love?   Kathi (4/14/2010 7:06 p.m.)
        
        Do you have evidence from the book for this?   Connie (4/14/2010 9:51 p.m.)
        
        Who's to say...   Cheryl (4/14/2010 8:23 p.m.)
        
        What we do know...   Adrian (4/15/2010 2:14 p.m.)
        
        That is usually the case, I think   Nancy Ann (4/14/2010 9:10 p.m.)
        
        obliged to seek another branch of the subject   Stephanie (4/14/2010 9:55 p.m.)
        
        Now, there's a lot of truth there too!   Nancy Ann (4/14/2010 11:11 p.m.)
        
        I Agree   Lenora (4/14/2010 9:10 p.m.)
        
        Good point   Nancy Ann (4/14/2010 9:37 p.m.)
        
        Mrs. Bennett, the orginal drama queen! nfm   Stephanie (4/14/2010 9:36 a.m.)
  - fancied herself nervous Stephanie (4/13/2010 9:48 p.m.)
    - Stirring up Mrs. Bennet's nerves Kathi (4/14/2010 7:13 a.m.)
    - Ah, I should have read your note first! Nancy Ann (4/13/2010 10:50 p.m.)
I think he agrees with Mrs Bennet Akaruihi (4/12/2010 11:14 a.m.)
I thought for the pleasure of anoying his wife Elbè (4/12/2010 11:12 a.m.)
- I agree whole-heartedly with Elbe. nfm Melissa K (4/12/2010 12:09 p.m.)

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