Quite possible that ..

Quite possible that .. Written by Reeba (9/20/2006 3:27 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Lady Middleton’s influence…, penned by Robbin

it could be a mixture of both the interpretations.

Having just experienced a wife's influence on her husband, which caused suffering, I feel sure they would wonder about this wife's influence on hers.

Even if Sir John is not the type to be influenced by anyone, LM could show resentment in several ways which could be quite uncomfortable for them.

Her *not being bothered* shows her taste is 'not' in these things.

Then, as you and Barbara have mentioned, it could also be a curiosity about their social compatablity.

LM does not show taste for things that society dictates as 'taste', but does show that she has a taste for 'motherhood'. No mean thing IMO :)

More on taste--or the lack thereof Barbara (9/19/2006 8:53 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.)
Talent and Taste Jen K (9/19/2006 10:16 p.m.)
Talent & Taste Again :D Robbin (9/19/2006 11:54 p.m.)
- I think we are supposed to see a lack Tracy W (9/20/2006 5:07 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.)
  - 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.)
- 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, the taste... Reeba (9/20/2006 9:19 a.m.)
- Expectation Barbara (9/20/2006 10:19 a.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.)
- 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.)

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