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Questions about the cottage Written by Gina Marie (9/8/2009 2:27 p.m.)

I was wondering about the logistics of the family and servants living in the cottage.

In ch. 6 it described the long hall to the back with the sitting rooms on either side and beyond the "offices" and the stairs. Four bedrooms and two garrets (storage attics or finished rooms) finished the house.

Who slept where? Did the girls share a bedroom? Were the "offices" the kitchen? Servants bedrooms? I can't imagine the servants sleeping in one of the bedrooms next to the family.

I am hoping someone who knows more of the times could help me visualize their situation. Thank you

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Questions about the cottage Gina Marie (9/8/2009 2:27 p.m.)

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  - Yes, I"m beginning to think Louise H (9/11/2009 3:00 p.m.)
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- Explanation from Norton Critical Edition BarbaraB (9/8/2009 10:41 p.m.)
  - Chawton cottage. Reeba (9/9/2009 2:57 a.m.)
    - I had a similar image BarbaraB (9/9/2009 10:47 a.m.)
guest room Gina Marie (9/8/2009 4:03 p.m.)
- I agree MarianneR (9/8/2009 5:10 p.m.)
  - Shared rooms Leah Noel (9/8/2009 9:24 p.m.)
    - Mrs. Dashwood and Margaret together? Louise H (9/9/2009 11:42 a.m.)
      - I read that too Barbara (9/9/2009 11:52 a.m.)
Kitchen? Carol J. (9/8/2009 3:08 p.m.)
- Part of the 'Offices' BarbaraB (9/8/2009 3:49 p.m.)
From the L&T archives Barbara (9/8/2009 2:33 p.m.)
- Thank you, Barbara. janelt (9/8/2009 9:42 p.m.)

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