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I think you're right Written by Carol J. (9/9/2009 8:23 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Satire in every chapter so far, penned by Glenn

I had assumed that when Lady Middleton requested that Marianne sing the song she had just finished, it was because she had not been able to hear for Sir John's talking over the music. She wanted Marianne to repeat it.

But your explanation is probably the correct one.

They were really a rowdy bunch, weren't they? Yet, they probably considered themselves to be the epitome of good taste. :)

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Satire in every chapter so far Glenn (9/9/2009 8:10 p.m.)

Is this Marianne or the omniscient narrator? LouAnn (9/10/2009 9:50 p.m.)
- Marianne CarolTS (9/11/2009 2:06 a.m.)
Taste and musical appreciation Barb JA (9/10/2009 8:15 a.m.)
- They have a pianoforte. Doesn't that imply an appreciation for... janelt (9/10/2009 7:57 p.m.)
  - Taste displayed for all to see Barb JA (9/11/2009 8:35 a.m.)
  - Pianofortes Barbara (9/10/2009 11:03 p.m.)
    - But if Lady Catherine had ever learnt Graciela (9/11/2009 1:28 a.m.)
      - Thank you, ladies! janelt (9/11/2009 3:55 p.m.)
I think you're right Carol J. (9/9/2009 8:23 p.m.)
- From the way it was worded, CarolTS (9/10/2009 12:50 a.m.)
  - This is how I read this, too. MarianneR (9/10/2009 3:59 a.m.)
    - I hear echoes of Lady Catherine in these claims... (nfm) JoAnn (9/11/2009 12:09 p.m.)
- Did she want it repeated for Sir John's sake? janelt (9/9/2009 11:29 p.m.)
  - She was only pleased w/ Brandon's behaviour Gina Marie (9/10/2009 7:27 a.m.)

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