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Looking-glasses et al Written by Rose G (10/21/2008 8:27 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, The Crofts at Kellynch Hall, penned by MarianneR

This passage has always amused me, too. Admiral Croft is clearly a much more practical man than his landlord and, perhaps, knows more about Kellynch Hall than its owner. I also struggle with the idea of Sir Walter visiting his laundry room on a regular basis.

I just love the image of Admiral and Mrs Croft shifting the unnecessary mirrors themselves to 'other quarters'.

As for the smoking chimney, perhaps the room Admiral refers to was used as something else by the Elliots?

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The Crofts at Kellynch Hall MarianneR (10/21/2008 3:59 a.m.)

Appearances and improvements... Mandy N (10/21/2008 5:52 p.m.)
- Smoking chimney... MarianneR (10/22/2008 2:58 a.m.)
  - What does it mean when the chimney smokes? JanELT (10/22/2008 12:34 p.m.)
    - Yes, some smoke comes into the room Susan Elizabeth (10/22/2008 4:24 p.m.)
      - It might need more than cleaning   Susan Elizabeth (10/23/2008 3:23 p.m.)
        
        How funny   Patricia P (10/24/2008 1:43 p.m.)
        
        Well Great minds think alike :) !nfm   Susan Elizabeth (10/24/2008 9:32 p.m.)
      - Was the Adm saying that Sir Walter hadn't maintained the house?   JanELT (10/22/2008 8:22 p.m.)
        
        I dont think so.   Patricia P (10/23/2008 1:09 p.m.)
        
        Well said! ;o) *nfm*   MarianneR (10/24/2008 3:25 a.m.)
        
        "Have no fault at all to find with the place"   Graciela (10/22/2008 9:25 p.m.)
        
        As an Admiral,   nan duval (10/25/2008 3:12 p.m.)
        
        Oh yes   Patricia P (10/25/2008 11:33 p.m.)
- To think that after he'd taken mirrors to Bath... JanELT (10/21/2008 10:11 p.m.)
Sir Walter's mirrors, and his vanity! Cathy Allen (10/21/2008 1:10 p.m.)
- I suppose that Sir Walter would bath with cold water ... Graciela (10/21/2008 2:13 p.m.)
What a candid man! Anna Ruby (10/21/2008 9:05 a.m.)
Looking-glasses et al Rose G (10/21/2008 8:27 a.m.)

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