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Interesting how differently we can see things Written by Lucy Jean (1/11/2004 1:50 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Kitty asks Lizzy about the next ball,, penned by Linda

] "R.W. Chapman has emended this passage to give this line to Mr. Bennet,..."

] I noticed that AD gave that line to Mr. Bennet.

When I read that there had been some question about who asked this question and that anyone thought it might be Kitty, I was astounded. In the first version of P&P I ever read the line was unattributed, but I automatically assumed it was Mr. Bennet's. He'd started the conversation about balls to set up the family for his big surprise and to tease them for awhile until he sprang it. The conversation was getting away from him. I just assumed the question was meant to get it back on track.

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The Bennet Sisters -- basic descriptions kathleen (elder) (1/11/2004 12:33 a.m.)

Strictly speaking Lucy Jean (1/11/2004 12:07 p.m.)
- He did think well of Elizabeth's (and Jane's) sense, IMO kathleen (elder) (1/11/2004 12:18 p.m.)
  - You're right... Lucy Jean (1/11/2004 1:21 p.m.)
Kitty asks Lizzy about the next ball, Linda (1/11/2004 6:43 a.m.)
- Interesting how differently we can see things Lucy Jean (1/11/2004 1:50 p.m.)
  - He is the promotor Ann2 (1/11/2004 2:46 p.m.)
- I think so too Alessia (1/11/2004 8:29 a.m.)
- That certainly does make more sense kathleen (elder) (1/11/2004 7:05 a.m.)
  - The hat Vanessa M (1/11/2004 10:02 a.m.)
    - Lizzy and repartee Gill (1/12/2004 3:23 a.m.)
    - You're right ... (tiny spoiler) Line (1/11/2004 1:01 p.m.)
      - Rather than writing "spoiler" -- kathleen (elder) (1/11/2004 1:05 p.m.)
The sisters Nasima (1/11/2004 4:14 a.m.)
- Lonely Mary JOhanna Elisabet (1/11/2004 8:31 a.m.)
  - Odd girl out Tara O'Donnell (1/11/2004 9:35 a.m.)
    - needing to be noticed Johanna Elisabet (1/11/2004 9:55 a.m.)
      - In chapter six...   Vanessa M (1/11/2004 10:12 a.m.)
        
        Marys inferiority   Johanna Elisabet (1/11/2004 10:38 a.m.)
        
        Daddy   Lucy Jean (1/11/2004 12:27 p.m.)
        
        Mr. Bennet as a father of young children   Kathi (1/13/2004 9:46 a.m.)
        
        Mr. Bennet, as a Regency-era father   Johanna Elisabet (1/13/2004 2:47 p.m.)
        
        Tutors   Ramya (1/14/2004 3:32 a.m.)
        
        Her father's disdain   Kristi (1/12/2004 7:55 p.m.)
        
        Mary - A "nerd" of her time   Chandra S (1/11/2004 3:04 p.m.)
        
        Excellent points!   Diana (1/11/2004 7:12 p.m.)
        
        Comparison   Vanessa M (1/11/2004 11:02 a.m.)
        
        More about Mary   Johanna Elisabet (1/12/2004 6:50 a.m.)
        
        Mary is seeking a role.   Mandy N (1/11/2004 11:48 a.m.)
- P&P2's Lydia kathleen (elder) (1/11/2004 7:16 a.m.)
  - The actress who played Kitty Karrie (1/13/2004 8:47 a.m.)
    - How differently we see things! kathleen (elder) (1/13/2004 9:04 a.m.)
      - Heavens! I hope I haven't offended Karrie (1/13/2004 2:34 p.m.)
Lizzy and Jane Hannah M (1/11/2004 2:25 a.m.)
- Smiles Vanessa M (1/11/2004 10:24 a.m.)
  - She smiles too much? Tori Marie (1/12/2004 12:37 a.m.)
    - "She smiles too much" Vanessa M (1/12/2004 9:51 p.m.)
      - Actually...   BarbaraB (1/13/2004 10:38 p.m.)
        
        Narrator   Vanessa M (1/14/2004 8:31 a.m.)
        
        I see...   BarbaraB (1/15/2004 7:46 p.m.)
      - Sorry Nasima (1/13/2004 5:53 a.m.)
      - Okay, I didn't laugh...   Tori Marie (1/13/2004 1:46 a.m.)
        
        Excellent point, Vanessa M!   Line (1/13/2004 7:39 p.m.)
        
        The tide of his popularity...   Vanessa M (1/13/2004 6:10 p.m.)
        
        For half of the evening.   Kristi (1/14/2004 12:08 a.m.)
        
        That's a good point   kathleen (elder) (1/14/2004 8:26 a.m.)
        
        Did Lizzy contribute?   Lucy Jean (1/16/2004 1:28 a.m.)
        
        Interesting take   Ramya (1/16/2004 1:47 a.m.)
        
        smiles too much   Karrie (1/13/2004 8:57 a.m.)
- JA's irony here? Ramya (1/11/2004 3:15 a.m.)
  - Lizzy Not Mother's Favorite Annette J (1/11/2004 7:02 a.m.)
    - Lizzie's superior intelligence? Lucy Jean (1/11/2004 12:44 p.m.)
      - A Gentle Reminder not to discuss ahead kathleen (elder) (1/11/2004 12:50 p.m.)
        
        Point taken... Lucy Jean (1/11/2004 1:05 p.m.)
    - But Jane is one of Mrs Bennet's favorites, and kathleen (elder) (1/11/2004 7:30 a.m.)
      - Yes ...   Line (1/11/2004 12:43 p.m.)
        
        I agree, Line!   Tori Marie (1/12/2004 12:55 a.m.)
        
        Yes, the only times   Ramya (1/11/2004 1:00 p.m.)
        
        "Running on in that wild manner..."   Diana (1/11/2004 6:59 p.m.)
      - Jane & Mrs B Annette J (1/11/2004 7:58 a.m.)
        
        The business of her life Lucy Jean (1/11/2004 12:57 p.m.)

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