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Manipulating language in S&S Written by Erica M. (9/25/2009 11:21 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Lady Middleton's none-too-subtle hints, penned by Barbara

Her "cold civility" reminds me further of the analysis in my Barnes and Noble edition of S&S. Part of the analysis discussed the characters' ability to use language in subtle and manipulative ways, to ensure they don't reveal too much. It seems like Lady Middleton has picked up on this ability (to a point)in being able to seem perfectly civil yet be perfectly poisonous underneath!

Although I must say, I never saw her constant reprimands of Sir John as being nasty; rather I thought JA was making a joke about nagging wives. I wonder how Sir John dealt with nagging? ;-)

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Lady Middleton's none-too-subtle hints Barbara (9/25/2009 1:07 a.m.)

Lady Middleton and good breeding Aruna (9/26/2009 2:17 p.m.)
- Is this a different house, then? kathleen (elder) (9/26/2009 4:57 p.m.)
  - Mrs. Jennings' house Aruna (9/26/2009 6:30 p.m.)
    - London addresses - Portman Square, Berkeley St. etc Rachel G (9/26/2009 8:22 p.m.)
      - Perhaps this will help   Myretta (9/26/2009 8:52 p.m.)
        
        Very useful - thank you!   Aruna (9/27/2009 8:58 a.m.)
        
        Brilliant!   Rachel G (9/27/2009 2:22 a.m.)
        
        Whoa! This is wonderful! I will spend HOURS!   Cathy Allen (9/26/2009 10:53 p.m.)
        
        Maps of London.   Rachel G (9/27/2009 2:53 a.m.)
        
        WOW -- A jackpot! Thanks, Rachel; see you in Spring :-) (nfm)   Cathy Allen (9/27/2009 1:26 p.m.)
      - Oops! Map is 1807. nfm Rachel G (9/26/2009 8:35 p.m.)
I'd prefer Lady Middleton's ways... Reeba (9/25/2009 3:45 p.m.)
- Vain and dismayed Ivonne (9/26/2009 10:21 a.m.)
- She's a laughing-stock first and foremost Tom P2 (9/25/2009 5:08 p.m.)
Manipulating language in S&S Erica M. (9/25/2009 11:21 a.m.)
- It seems funny... Barbara (9/25/2009 11:39 a.m.)
  - Perhaps he enjoyed himself too much to care ;-) Erica M. (9/25/2009 4:08 p.m.)

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