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Canny Mrs Harville, I say Written by Rebecca Mog (10/12/2005 6:07 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Mary is quite put out!, penned by Robbin

To quote a little from the beginning of ch 13 (Vol 2, ch. ii), it's interesting what's reported of Mrs Harville by Charles on that first morning after Louisa's fall.

We read:

In speaking of the Harvilles, he seemed unable to satisfy his own sense of their kindness, especially of Mrs. Harville's exertions as a nurse. "She really left nothing for Mary to do.... the truth was, that Mrs. Harville left nothing for any body to do."

Yes, Mrs Harville is undoubtedly a fine and dedicated nurse, but I think there was also method in her actions. ;-) It was in her own, and the household's best interests to exert herself as she did - peace, quiet, and order.

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Mary is quite put out! Robbin (10/10/2005 10:44 a.m.)

M.N.A.S.U.T.H? Barbara (10/10/2005 12:39 p.m.)
- Capital, Capital. LOL NFM Rosalie (10/10/2005 12:46 p.m.)
- Funny Cheryl (10/10/2005 12:50 p.m.)
- 'Nothing for Mary to do.' Lia (10/10/2005 8:21 p.m.)
- About those library books... Maisy (10/11/2005 11:18 a.m.)
  - Shopping? Barbara (10/11/2005 12:10 p.m.)
    - Please do! Maisy (10/11/2005 12:18 p.m.)
    - libraries LaurenG (10/11/2005 7:26 p.m.)
  - No TVs back then Tracy W (10/11/2005 4:46 p.m.)
- SUTH-away JennyAllan (10/11/2005 9:01 p.m.)
- Mary’s worst day… Robbin (10/12/2005 4:22 p.m.)
Canny Mrs Harville, I say Rebecca Mog (10/12/2005 6:07 a.m.)
- Angel of Lyme Robbin (10/12/2005 2:50 p.m.)

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