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can't appreciate wit Written by Margaret H (9/19/2005 5:58 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Yes.., penned by BarbaraB

I would guess that since Lady R is described as being 'rather of sound than of quick abilities' she would find it hard to appreciate any sort of wit since wit requires a certain agility of mind.

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Lady Russell: Ch 1 Cheryl (9/18/2005 9:18 p.m.)

The way I see it... Aramathea (9/20/2005 9:49 a.m.)
- How manipulative was LR Pennie (9/21/2005 9:10 a.m.)
  - I agree Tara O'Donnell (9/21/2005 9:51 a.m.)
- Good point! (nfm) Line (9/20/2005 5:36 p.m.)
Lady Russell: Voice of caution Ree (9/20/2005 2:03 a.m.)
Only what is best for her. Robbin (9/20/2005 1:07 a.m.)
- Robbin Cheryl (9/20/2005 11:46 a.m.)
  - Sorry! :( Robbin (9/21/2005 1:30 a.m.)
- Perspectives on Lady Russell Maisy (9/20/2005 10:04 a.m.)
  - Broken Engagement--Chapter 4 Robbin (9/21/2005 1:40 a.m.)
I find.... Reeba (9/19/2005 10:03 a.m.)
- Loving Anne BarbaraB (9/19/2005 4:38 p.m.)
- Good point Cheryl (9/19/2005 10:09 a.m.)
I've of two minds Tara O'Donnell (9/19/2005 9:01 a.m.)
- Lady R & Sir W Cheryl (9/19/2005 10:08 a.m.)
  - Perhaps he should have overlooked the crows feet as Emmy (9/24/2005 1:56 a.m.)
  - I agree... Tara O'Donnell (9/19/2005 9:26 p.m.)
  - And now certainly past the age to have a child! nfm Annette J. (9/19/2005 7:41 p.m.)
Lady Russell Emmeline (9/19/2005 6:21 a.m.)
Lady R BarbaraB (9/19/2005 1:04 a.m.)
- Lady Russell and Elizabeth Margaret 7 (9/19/2005 5:03 p.m.)
  - I don't think this is snobbery, though Line (9/19/2005 8:24 p.m.)
  - Yes.. BarbaraB (9/19/2005 5:38 p.m.)
    - can't appreciate wit Margaret H (9/19/2005 5:58 p.m.)
      - True,,,(NFM) BarbaraB (9/19/2005 8:40 p.m.)
- "A little" would seem to be indulgent on the author's p Delories (9/19/2005 8:37 a.m.)
Impressions Lia (9/18/2005 11:04 p.m.)
- Anne's choice MaryAnn K. (9/19/2005 1:04 p.m.)
  - But she did allow herself to be persuaded Maisy (9/19/2005 1:27 p.m.)
    - I think Lady R was allowed far too much influence over Annette J. (9/19/2005 7:54 p.m.)
      - I don't see it that way at all Line (9/19/2005 8:51 p.m.)
      - Charles Musgrove   Cheryl (9/19/2005 8:38 p.m.)
        
        I stand corrected. However, I still feel the woman is   Annette J. (9/20/2005 5:18 a.m.)
        
        Lady Russell's reasons re: CM   Maisy (9/20/2005 11:38 a.m.)
        
        I Think...   BarbaraB (9/20/2005 4:00 p.m.)
        
        Well of course I agree! :-)   Maisy (9/20/2005 5:39 p.m.)
      - Hmmm.. MaryAnn K. (9/19/2005 8:26 p.m.)
    - Rationalization Lia (9/19/2005 7:07 p.m.)
    - It wouldn't surprise me... BarbaraB (9/19/2005 4:13 p.m.)
    - I agree Cheryl (9/19/2005 2:22 p.m.)
      - I was afraid of this Maisy (9/19/2005 2:51 p.m.)
    - Yes, I see MaryAnn K. (9/19/2005 1:51 p.m.)
      - Certainly! :-) Maisy (9/19/2005 2:01 p.m.)
- Influence Cheryl (9/18/2005 11:49 p.m.)

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