A classic JA zinger

A classic JA zinger Written by Caroline SO (10/6/2008 9:42 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, At least, penned by Shirley Rae

I just love how, with this reference to Sir Walter, JA establishes (as if we had any doubt left!) that this is a man who is all about appearances:

"[Bath] was a much safer place for a gentleman in his predicament: he might there be important at comparatively little expense."

(emphasis on the word "important," of course!)

Retrenchment Shirley Rae (10/6/2008 1:35 a.m.)

Their whole attitude towards "retrenchment" is amazing! Cathy Allen (10/6/2008 5:33 p.m.)
No moderation... Mandy N (10/6/2008 2:37 a.m.)
- Taking down a present to Anne Elbè (10/6/2008 1:17 p.m.)
  - Trip to London Cheryl (10/6/2008 1:29 p.m.)
    - Oh! Thanks so much Cheryl! nfm Elbè (10/6/2008 2:27 p.m.)
- A small house Cheryl (10/6/2008 11:35 a.m.)
  - Economizing... Mandy N (10/6/2008 12:29 p.m.)
  - I was thinking just this... Rae (10/6/2008 12:18 p.m.)
    - Anne's Wishes... Moni (10/8/2008 10:57 a.m.)
    - Comfort Laraine (10/6/2008 4:45 p.m.)
      - This is becoming quite apparent, agree ;-) (nfm) Moni (10/10/2008 3:14 a.m.)
- At least Shirley Rae (10/6/2008 2:45 a.m.)
  - A classic JA zinger Caroline SO (10/6/2008 9:42 p.m.)

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