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Which was probably for the best. Written by Adrian (5/12/2010 12:26 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Mrs. Bennet no help, penned by Frances G

Pity the poor Gardiner children if they had to witness Mrs. Bennet's ongoing anxiety attacks, etc. Jane was likely the best person to manage the household under the circumstances until Mrs. Gardiner and Lizzy returned.

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The Silent Sisters avoid helping Jane (longish) Anne-Marie (5/11/2010 9:52 a.m.)

I expect Mary is imitating her father by retiring... Adrian (5/11/2010 12:41 p.m.)
- one communication would, therefore, do for all Stephanie (5/11/2010 1:42 p.m.)
  - I think 'someone' may have set them straight Anne-Marie (5/11/2010 9:21 p.m.)
    - Love to Hear Mrs. Gardiner's Words Lenora (5/12/2010 9:19 a.m.)
      - IMO, she may not even have scolded them... Line (5/12/2010 9:39 a.m.)
        
        sensible that any attempt to reason with or sooth her Stephanie (5/12/2010 11:04 a.m.)
- Good point! Anne-Marie (5/11/2010 1:38 p.m.)
  - Besides what would have happened at home... Tom P2 (5/11/2010 7:31 p.m.)
  - conversation [] had lost much [] by the absence of Jane & Eli Stephanie (5/11/2010 1:48 p.m.)
    - Mrs. Bennet no help Frances G (5/11/2010 11:21 p.m.)
      - Which was probably for the best.   Adrian (5/12/2010 12:26 p.m.)
        
        And in addition   Kathleen Glancy (5/12/2010 12:45 p.m.)
        
        Mrs. Bennet has abdicated all responsibility...   Anne-Marie (5/14/2010 10:47 a.m.)
        
        'Everyone has their level'   Nancy Ann (5/14/2010 7:45 p.m.)
Totally with you there! Angela C (5/11/2010 11:27 a.m.)
- Details Neus (5/11/2010 11:31 a.m.)
  - And imagine this being read aloud Kathryn Ann (5/12/2010 9:51 p.m.)

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