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Good point... Written by Moni (9/20/2006 12:32 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, I think, the taste..., penned by Reeba

in comparing them to Fanny and John's dubious hospitality. IMO the Middletons are good solid hosts, even if they have their faults.

I don't know about this taste and employments thing, I mean, it seems early on during his visits to the cottage, Sir John is amazed that the Dashwood ladies move about, employing themselves, and do things in the house, like the girls walk and explore and such, and the drawings of Elinor are hung up, Marianne's piano is regularly used.

I would like to know more about this word "employment" and what it meant in context of that time. Whatever it is, the Middletons don't do it, the Dashwoods do, it has something to do with how they choose to spend their time;-D

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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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