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Such funnies! Written by Barb JA (9/9/2009 7:42 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Elinor teases Marianne, penned by nan duval

I think it's funny too how Marianne thinks she has the one-up on Elinor in that conversation.

Elinor:
"...but he has an innate propriety and simplicity of taste, which in general direct him perfectly right."

Mariannne's thoughts:
was very far from that rapturous delight, which, in her opinion, could alone be called taste. Yet, though smiling within herself at the mistake, she honoured her sister for that blind partiality to Edward which produced it.

and then right after Elinor says "express yourself more warmly"
Marianne's thoughts:
Marianne was rejoiced to find her sister so easily pleased.

That quote from Chapter 8 is the funniest so far in the novel to me, and it's so true. Elinor understands her sister very well, but Marianne doesn't seem to get that she's being teased.

One has to wonder too, what exactly "rapturous delight" looks like. I think it might bring on some eye rolling by everyone else in the room.

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Chapter 1: The Dashwood Sisters kathleen (elder) (9/6/2009 7:04 a.m.)

Elinor teases Marianne nan duval (9/8/2009 8:34 p.m.)
- Such funnies! Barb JA (9/9/2009 7:42 a.m.)
  - Elinor is more observant? Erica M. (9/10/2009 9:52 p.m.)
    - Absolutely Barb JA (9/11/2009 8:14 a.m.)
As a first time S&S reader, Cathy Allen (9/6/2009 2:02 p.m.)
Elinor and Marianne: not so very different Elizabeth K (9/6/2009 12:51 p.m.)
- Sense Conquers All RobinJ (9/7/2009 7:22 p.m.)
  - Restraint vs reserve Heather Leigh (9/8/2009 2:11 a.m.)
    - I can't help to notice SofiaL (9/8/2009 12:18 p.m.)
  - I agree ! Lex (9/8/2009 12:35 a.m.)
  - New to Pemberley? LaurieC (9/7/2009 8:08 p.m.)
- Vivacious and fun-loving don't really suit Marianne Barbara (9/6/2009 10:28 p.m.)
  - Marianne's narrow mind Leah Mei (9/8/2009 2:04 p.m.)
  - Different opinions/different definitions Elizabeth K (9/7/2009 8:05 a.m.)
    - The adjectives don't suit her Barbara (9/7/2009 11:54 a.m.)
      - Each to his/her own. :-) nfm Elizabeth K (9/7/2009 1:20 p.m.)
        
        Not really Barbara (9/7/2009 1:40 p.m.)
    - Fun loving. Reeba (9/7/2009 10:29 a.m.)
      - I didn't say that Elinor wasn't! :-) nfm Elizabeth K (9/7/2009 11:06 a.m.)
        
        You said... Reeba (9/7/2009 11:16 a.m.)
- Sense or sensibility Elbè (9/6/2009 2:32 p.m.)
  - Great Post, Elbe (Elinor's Control) BarbaraB (9/7/2009 12:29 a.m.)
    - Have Robbin (9/7/2009 4:50 p.m.)
      - Nope, just posing a question and watching for it nfm BarbaraB (9/7/2009 6:50 p.m.)
    - Thanks Barbara, I will be keeping an eye out for those too Elbè (9/7/2009 1:12 a.m.)
Another underline - Sensible Marianne Barb JA (9/6/2009 12:09 p.m.)
- Of sensibility and suchlike Anselm (9/8/2009 12:12 p.m.)
  - Dictionaries (long) Barb JA (9/11/2009 10:03 a.m.)
  - Very interesting Rachel G (9/8/2009 5:28 p.m.)
- Confused. Lex (9/6/2009 12:32 p.m.)
  - Now I understand. Lex (9/8/2009 12:26 a.m.)
  - Sense and Sensibility Caroline (9/7/2009 11:33 p.m.)
    - You make some very good points Elbè (9/8/2009 4:08 a.m.)
  - Sensibility BarbaraB (9/6/2009 1:50 p.m.)
    - Sensible? Carol J. (9/6/2009 3:57 p.m.)
      - And yet   Barb JA (9/6/2009 8:21 p.m.)
        
        The title   CarolTS (9/7/2009 1:16 a.m.)
        
        To clarify   Barb JA (9/7/2009 6:11 a.m.)
        
        Marriane's sense   Elbè (9/6/2009 10:09 p.m.)
        
        Perhaps JA didn't place sense at the apex of behaviour   Tom P2 (9/7/2009 5:28 a.m.)
        
        Have I been looking at this all wrong?   Carol J. (9/6/2009 9:45 p.m.)
  - I understand it a little differently Outi (9/6/2009 1:18 p.m.)
Ch 3 Jenny H (9/6/2009 8:52 a.m.)
Marianne Lex (9/6/2009 7:21 a.m.)

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