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Perhaps she's just solid and serious? Written by Debra R (10/4/2011 1:58 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, No taste for wit, penned by Cheryl

I have known warm, loving people who had no taste for wit--who have no sense of humor themselves, and a tendency to distrust those who do. Perhaps she sees wit as frivolous and unsound.

I do think it's unfair to castigate Lady R for looking askance at Captain Wentworth's confidence that he would soon get more prizes. Why should his confidence in his luck reassure anyone? I could say I plan to win the lottery, but that doesn't increase its likelihood.

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Chapter Four and Lady Russell Adele W (10/3/2011 10:47 p.m.)

Lady Russell in the middle Kevin S. (10/3/2011 11:57 p.m.)
- Mea culpa Kevin S. (10/4/2011 12:22 a.m.)
  - Very well thought-out interpretations of Lady Russell here.. jeffrey (10/4/2011 9:28 a.m.)
    - And yet Kathryn Ann (10/7/2011 12:34 a.m.)
      - talents and independence Nikki N (10/7/2011 2:22 a.m.)
      - But that's not the meaning... gianni (10/7/2011 4:10 a.m.)
  - The Musgrove's rank Cheryl (10/4/2011 10:54 a.m.)
- These are Sir Walter's thoughs on the Musgroves: Graciela (10/4/2011 12:27 a.m.)
Lady Russell and Capt Wentworth Nikki N (10/4/2011 2:56 a.m.)
- No taste for wit Cheryl (10/4/2011 10:57 a.m.)
  - I thought that too... Adele W (10/4/2011 11:11 a.m.)
    - I'm not sure Jean B (10/4/2011 1:34 p.m.)
    - What would Anne think? Robbin (10/4/2011 1:48 p.m.)
      - Good point -- it's rather unlikely then. (nfm) Adele W (10/4/2011 1:55 p.m.)
  - Perhaps she's just solid and serious? Debra R (10/4/2011 1:58 p.m.)
    - Very true. Adele W (10/4/2011 2:02 p.m.)
      - Very difficult! Erica M. (10/4/2011 3:14 p.m.)
        
        Anne in society Nikki N (10/5/2011 4:47 a.m.)
  - Perhaps her husband was serious? kathleen (elder) (10/4/2011 5:03 p.m.)
  - Maybe I'm reading more into the comments... gianni (10/6/2011 3:09 a.m.)
    - Negativity or neutrality? Rachel G (10/6/2011 3:44 a.m.)
      - Agree nfm BarbaraB (10/6/2011 9:00 a.m.)
I too tend to dislike Lady Russell... LisaAnne (10/4/2011 11:22 a.m.)
- to dispel the agitation of the idea Stephanie (10/4/2011 11:58 a.m.)
  - Fabulous point! LisaAnne (10/4/2011 2:29 p.m.)
- The downside of the engagement to FW Louise H (10/4/2011 3:28 p.m.)
  - A very good point. Debra R (10/4/2011 4:08 p.m.)
    - being prudent, and self-denying principally for [him] Stephanie (10/4/2011 5:56 p.m.)
      - Because she would hold him back? Louise H (10/4/2011 8:36 p.m.)
  - Why couldn't Frederick wait? Rachel G (10/4/2011 6:26 p.m.)
  - What Lady Russell might have feared. Graciela (10/6/2011 2:46 p.m.)

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