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They are right? Written by Barbara (9/26/2006 5:02 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Another example of undermining Brandon..., penned by Reeba

How are they right? I'm afraid I don't understand that part of your post?

Willoughby is unfairly criticizing Colonel Brandon here, but I don't think it's necessarily a reference to his flannel jacket. We are told that the weather is very cool and it had been raining for weeks.

Elinor is also afraid of being cold and wet all day ("She was prepared to be wet through, fatigued, and frightened;") but is not criticized for it. She wouldn't have said anything about her feelings, but Brandon doesn't say anything to indicate that he has similar worries either. Their comment against him is pure prejudice and based on nothing but conjecture.

Interesting that Willoughby jumps to the conclusion that a man who wanted to get out of something might write a letter that is not entirely truthful and pretend it was from someone else...

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Willoughby resolved to undervalue Brandon's merits Barbara (9/25/2006 2:28 p.m.)

Now that you bring it up Marilynn (9/25/2006 3:04 p.m.)
'gold mohars' does mean Reeba (9/25/2006 4:17 p.m.)
Smacks of ugly envy Ann2 (9/25/2006 4:41 p.m.)
- Good connection! Barbara (9/25/2006 4:48 p.m.)
  - Do you think... Lynn (9/25/2006 6:43 p.m.)
    - I don't think so Barbara (9/25/2006 7:08 p.m.)
    - Brilliant connection Rae (9/26/2006 4:51 a.m.)
      - Triple his income Barbara (9/26/2006 10:27 a.m.)
Mustn't give spoilers, but can we revisit this in week 4? nfm Tom P2 (9/26/2006 12:09 a.m.)
Both Marianne and Willoughby Farah-Naz (9/26/2006 7:26 a.m.)
Another example of undermining Brandon... Reeba (9/26/2006 4:36 p.m.)
- They are right? Barbara (9/26/2006 5:02 p.m.)
  - I mean that - they are right... Reeba (9/26/2006 5:16 p.m.)
  - Indeed! Ann2 (9/26/2006 5:38 p.m.)
Willoughby… Robbin (9/26/2006 11:42 p.m.)
- An ugly nature Mary Anne (9/27/2006 8:21 a.m.)
  - Above post is "spoileresque", for 1st-time readers *nfm Delories (9/27/2006 10:54 a.m.)
    - Oops! Sorry about that! nfm Mary Anne (9/27/2006 7:36 p.m.)
Willoughby's remarks.... Mandy N (9/27/2006 3:18 p.m.)
- Good theories Barbara (9/27/2006 3:27 p.m.)
- Nabobs, gold mohrs, palanquins :) Reeba (9/27/2006 3:46 p.m.)

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