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when Elizabeth had read the note aloud Written by Stephanie (4/15/2010 5:15 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Wouldn't this be somewhat out of character, penned by Anselm

It might be out of character as a wit, and a negligent parent. But, assuming he valued his more sensible daughterS (not just Elizabeth, but Jane, as well), Mrs. Bennett's insensitivity to Jane's illness would be an irritant, and Mr. Bennett's hyperbole would be one reaction. If Jane dies, we will be comforted knowing her death was in a good cause? Not exactly a comment I would take at face value!

Perhaps I am projecting; I have sarcastically said things that I did not mean literally ("well, when I am dead in a ditch, I will be sure to call you," "he is going to drive me to drinking!" "he'll be here any minute; where's my whip and chair?"). I tend to take exaggerated comments with a grain of salt.

Whether we agree on Mr. Bennett's motive or not, did you think the comment had its effect on Elizabeth? After all, after he says it, we are told she was feeling really anxious. Perhaps his snide comment missed its original mark, and pricked the concern of the most sensible person within earshot!

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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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