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Yes, but... Written by Lia (5/4/2007 7:09 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, I think Mr Bennet would joke about that, penned by Tracy W

I don't think he is joking at Jane's illness, and I do not think Jane would be the butt of his joke if she were seriously ill. In fact, I think this line betrays his concern (to the degree that he ever shows such) for his daughter. He is belittling his wife (not his daughter), because Mrs Bennet does not take the illness seriously.

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Kitty’s cough Margaret S (5/2/2007 8:19 a.m.)

Kitty coughs in one chapter! Karen 2L (5/3/2007 10:58 a.m.)
- LOL...nfm Gloria (5/3/2007 7:32 p.m.)
I have always supposed... Lia (5/2/2007 6:19 p.m.)
- And I always thought... Kathi (5/2/2007 8:39 p.m.)
- "cough as a literary device"!!! Maria Liourdi (5/2/2007 7:33 p.m.)
At first I thought so, too Donna H (5/2/2007 2:41 p.m.)
In a different context.... Arnie Perlstein (5/2/2007 11:37 a.m.)
- I initially... Marilynn (5/2/2007 12:06 p.m.)
  - Great minds, etc.... nfm Arnie Perlstein (5/2/2007 12:43 p.m.)
Perhaps... Marilynn (5/2/2007 11:28 a.m.)
- My thought exactly. nfm Ana L (5/2/2007 11:34 a.m.)
I doubt it. Andrea Gayle (5/2/2007 10:15 a.m.)
- Also what would be the purpose of Kitty having TB? Tracy W (5/3/2007 1:41 a.m.)
- TB? Nonsense! Spencer (5/2/2007 5:52 p.m.)
  - Nervous cough? Jean B (5/3/2007 12:30 p.m.)
    - I think Mr Bennet would joke about that Tracy W (5/3/2007 5:21 p.m.)
      - Yes, but... Lia (5/4/2007 7:09 p.m.)
  - I agree Line (5/2/2007 10:39 p.m.)
  - I thought.... Nabilah S. (5/2/2007 8:59 p.m.)

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