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I always read that passage... Written by Pennie (9/19/2006 9:21 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, More on taste--or the lack thereof, penned by Barbara

... to mean that because they had no taste, interests or resources, they relied completely on the company of their friends to keep them amused and occupied. This would be why they had Col Brandon and Mrs Jennings over so often.

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More on taste--or the lack thereof Barbara (9/19/2006 8:53 p.m.)

I think, the taste... Reeba (9/20/2006 9:19 a.m.)
- Good point... Moni (9/20/2006 12:32 p.m.)
  - And also the word 'cold'. Reeba (9/20/2006 3:33 p.m.)
    - Cold Barbara (9/20/2006 5:29 p.m.)
      - Cold *and* unfeeling... Reeba (9/20/2006 5:53 p.m.)
- Lady Middleton’s influence… Robbin (9/20/2006 11:14 a.m.)
  - Quite possible that .. Reeba (9/20/2006 3:27 p.m.)
    - Yes… Robbin (9/21/2006 8:22 a.m.)
- Expectation Barbara (9/20/2006 10:19 a.m.)
Talent & Taste Again :D Robbin (9/19/2006 11:54 p.m.)
- Another example of Marianne's 'rules' Pennie (9/20/2006 9:03 p.m.)
  - I'm not sure I follow you Tracy W (9/21/2006 12:42 a.m.)
    - I think we agree in some parts... Pennie (9/21/2006 3:02 a.m.)
- I think we are supposed to see a lack Tracy W (9/20/2006 5:07 p.m.)
  - Think differently—what an idea… ;D Robbin (9/21/2006 9:22 a.m.)
    - I agree Sir John is a very kind man Tracy W (9/21/2006 5:47 p.m.)
  - Reminder re: group read guidelines Barbara (9/20/2006 7:55 p.m.)
    - I was not intending to criticise any person, my apologies (nfm) Tracy W (9/20/2006 8:27 p.m.)
Talent and Taste Jen K (9/19/2006 10:16 p.m.)
I always read that passage... Pennie (9/19/2006 9:21 p.m.)
- I agree on that, well said. nfm. Therése (9/20/2006 2:02 p.m.)

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