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Manner of speaking, writing Written by Maisy (9/26/2005 7:27 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Yes... but I have a problem with it, penned by Laura R

]Shouldn't there be a word "never" in there (see my capitals)?

Yes, I think we modern readers would expect that it should be, but I wonder if this is simply a mode of speaking, in practice during JA's time? (as though it is "understood" that never, or even ever is implied).

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What does Lady Russell fear? Laura R (9/22/2005 8:50 a.m.)

Unknown, unmarried, childless and unfulfilled? Chris DS (9/22/2005 9:28 a.m.)
The state of matrimony Maisy (9/22/2005 9:27 a.m.)
- Yes... but I have a problem with it Laura R (9/26/2005 9:39 a.m.)
  - Manner of speaking, writing Maisy (9/26/2005 7:27 p.m.)
- I think their financial future was secure Tracy W (9/22/2005 4:49 p.m.)
  - I am not so sure... Robbin (9/22/2005 6:33 p.m.)
    - Lady Elliot and her settlement Emmy (9/25/2005 12:36 p.m.)
      - No, I get the impression... Line (9/25/2005 8:42 p.m.)
    - Taking this to the main Persuasion board Tracy W (9/22/2005 11:35 p.m.)

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