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He's acidly funny? Written by Mary Ellen (10/2/2006 12:13 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, What is the point of Mr Palmer in S&S?, penned by Tracy W

I think he is pretty hilarious. And that is just about enough reason for me to like him. It took Hugh Laurie's example to show how funny Mr. Palmer is. He also serves as a wonderful foil for his wife. The best characters in JA's books are the rediculous ones. Mrs. Palmer reminds me a bit of Anne's sister Mary from Persuasion. Both of them get big laughs when I read aloud to DH.

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What is the point of Mr Palmer in S&S? Tracy W (10/1/2006 11:13 p.m.)

Interchangable men Barbara (10/3/2006 12:42 p.m.)
- Now there's a fun thing to look for! Delories (10/4/2006 7:00 a.m.)
  - Good stuff indeed! I like it! -nfm Maisy (10/4/2006 5:02 p.m.)
- Ah, JA's favourite theme of marriage Tracy W (10/4/2006 4:50 a.m.)
  - I cannot picture them... Barbara (10/4/2006 3:42 p.m.)
    - They could rent another cottage Tracy W (10/4/2006 4:33 p.m.)
      - I Can't Help Wondering   BarbaraB (10/8/2006 2:31 a.m.)
        
        There are some costs to marriage too   Tracy W (10/9/2006 2:09 a.m.)
        
        Two different Barbaras posting in this thread -nfm   Maisy (10/9/2006 6:33 p.m.)
- Partners in life Ann2 (10/3/2006 5:27 p.m.)
  - Marry at haste, repent in leisure Pennie (10/3/2006 11:09 p.m.)
  - Love and marriage Line (10/3/2006 11:00 p.m.)
    - It's interesting Barbara (10/3/2006 11:10 p.m.)
      - Hmmmm BarbaraB (10/7/2006 10:32 p.m.)
        
        Not a "bad" marriage, then Mary Anne (10/8/2006 9:43 a.m.)
He's acidly funny? Mary Ellen (10/2/2006 12:13 p.m.)
- Agreed and also the... Moni (10/2/2006 1:21 p.m.)
  - The word "sensible" Tom P2 (10/2/2006 6:24 p.m.)
    - I think JA used the word... Reeba (10/11/2006 11:15 a.m.)
    - That meaning predates S&S Laraine (10/3/2006 12:39 p.m.)
      - Dr. Johnson's dictionary   Barbara (10/3/2006 7:06 p.m.)
        
        Dr. Johnson is "nice" rather often, I feel   Laraine (10/4/2006 12:32 p.m.)
        
        Interesting   Barbara (10/4/2006 2:23 p.m.)
So far, an acid test for Mrs Jennings Tom P2 (10/2/2006 6:28 a.m.)
- I love Mrs Jenning's response to his rudeness Pennie (10/4/2006 12:52 a.m.)

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