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This sounds very plausible Written by kathleen (elder) (2/1/2004 9:36 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Visits to Rosings, penned by Chandra S

] It sounded to me like the syncophant Collins felt it necessary to call daily without an invitation (which wasn't as bad a thing then as it is now, of course), and Charlotte went with him for reasons of her own.

I think you have explained the regular visits quite well. We also learn that Mr Collins keeps her Ladyship informed about the neighbourhood -- who is needy, which neighbours are quarreling, etc. -- so that might be another reason for his daily visits.

As for calling without an invitation, I do not believe it was considered rude. Likewise, if the person being called on did not want guests, she/he could simply leave word that they were not receiving guests that day. Since most of us today do not have servants answering the door for us, there is no equivalent way of saying we are "not in" -- but we would probably expect visitors to telephone ahead in most cases as well.

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A few things that don't make sense... Kristen G. (1/30/2004 12:32 a.m.)

Some more explanations needed Art (2/1/2004 1:58 a.m.)
- Letter Writing Chandra S (2/1/2004 9:09 a.m.)
- Some answers Ramya (2/1/2004 4:17 a.m.)
  - Visits to Rosings Chandra S (2/1/2004 9:00 a.m.)
    - Lizzy's illness Diane Margaret (2/1/2004 11:20 a.m.)
      - Interesting point!   Line (2/1/2004 12:28 p.m.)
        
        What would Charlotte have said about ...   kathleen (elder) (2/1/2004 12:44 p.m.)
        
        Charlotte's hopes were answered   Diane Margaret (2/1/2004 6:25 p.m.)
        
        I think we should...   Line (2/1/2004 8:24 p.m.)
        
        A contemporary source   JulieW (2/2/2004 8:22 a.m.)
        
        Very interesting indeed, but...   Line (2/2/2004 5:45 p.m.)
        
        an interesting turn   Diane Margaret (2/2/2004 7:53 a.m.)
        
        That's not quite...   Line (2/2/2004 5:56 p.m.)
        
        Would Darcy would have let Charlotte know?   kathleen (elder) (2/1/2004 7:23 p.m.)
        
        speculation   Diane Margaret (2/2/2004 7:18 a.m.)
        
        I plead entertainment value if nothing else :-)   kathleen (elder) (2/2/2004 8:58 a.m.)
        
        stream of consciousness   Diane Margaret (2/2/2004 9:11 a.m.)
    - This sounds very plausible kathleen (elder) (2/1/2004 9:36 a.m.)
The long Georgian morning JulieW (1/30/2004 1:22 p.m.)
some suggested answers... MelanieB (1/30/2004 7:53 a.m.)

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