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To play devil's advocate Written by Jean B (5/3/2007 12:12 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, A disappointing realization indeed, penned by Amy Elizabeth

and express opinions which might not be my own...Do you think that Jane "lets" Mr. Bennet speak of Lizzy as silly because everyone else sings her praises, but her treatment of Darcy is a bit silly. She takes an instant dislike to him because of his very careless remark, and believes all that is said against him.

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Oh, dear, Mr Bennett Rose G (5/3/2007 8:41 a.m.)

I like to think that... Donna H (5/3/2007 9:33 p.m.)
- Light-hearted or exasperated? Tracy W (5/3/2007 11:08 p.m.)
  - That's the word: cynical (nfm) Maria Liourdi (5/4/2007 7:58 a.m.)
- "Only kidding" Kathi (5/3/2007 9:58 p.m.)
  - Yes, yes... Donna H (5/3/2007 10:19 p.m.)
I believe your view of Mr. Bennet is too severe. Marilynn (5/3/2007 2:51 p.m.)
- Recognizing that his daughters are silly... Kathi (5/3/2007 8:13 p.m.)
  - Yes, he can be insensitive... Mandy N (5/4/2007 5:04 p.m.)
very confusing... Anna Larie (5/3/2007 12:14 p.m.)
- " Mr. Bennet is being rather cold... Maria Liourdi (5/3/2007 6:54 p.m.)
A disappointing realization indeed Amy Elizabeth (5/3/2007 11:34 a.m.)
- Minds more vacant...and...their marriage money Gloria (5/3/2007 7:17 p.m.)
  - Probably not. due to reference to silly and ignorant Tracy W (5/3/2007 8:13 p.m.)
    - Yes, previously, Gloria (5/4/2007 9:16 p.m.)
    - "like other girls"??? Maria Liourdi (5/4/2007 8:16 a.m.)
      - Sarcasm and cynicism Tracy W (5/6/2007 5:18 p.m.)
      - Good point! At the moment it seems... Line (5/4/2007 8:19 a.m.)
- Difficult to tell difference between jokes and truth Tracy W (5/3/2007 5:29 p.m.)
- To play devil's advocate Jean B (5/3/2007 12:12 p.m.)
  - I disagree Amy Elizabeth (5/3/2007 4:08 p.m.)

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