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Jumping through hoops Written by Erica M. (10/21/2011 3:46 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, being and nothingness, penned by Stephanie

A very good phrase to describe how they're acting! I agree this seems to be Anne's main problem with the acquaintance. She doesn't object to actually meeting them, but dislikes how much fanfare is made over knowing them.

"Had Lady Dalrymple and her daughter even been very agreeable, she would still have been ashamed of the agitation they created..." (Ch. 16)

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What Sir Walter and Elizabeth lack is self-respect, not pride Kevin S. (10/18/2011 7:22 p.m.)

Proper pride vs. self-respect Erica M. (10/19/2011 1:29 p.m.)
- Is Anne too fastidious? Nikki N (10/20/2011 12:51 a.m.)
  - being and nothingness Stephanie (10/20/2011 11:26 a.m.)
    - Jumping through hoops Erica M. (10/21/2011 3:46 p.m.)
- Two connotations of pride Kevin S. (10/19/2011 8:36 p.m.)

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