Rather strong criticism of a kindly man, I think!

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Rather strong criticism of a kindly man, I think! Written by Cathy Allen (9/25/2009 1:59 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Sir John's horror of solitude and quiet, penned by Barbara

I believe that Ms Armstrong is off-base with such strong criticism of Sir John. I agree with Jeffrey, lower down on this thread; Sir John has the gift of hospitality, and he uses it. It's true he can be obnoxious, but his heart is in the right place, so that can be forgiven. (In fact I feel the same way about Mrs. Jennings; I like them both, and readily forgive their excesses, because of the genuine-ness of their actions. If you'll notice, they are sincerely sorry when someone calls them on something.)

I also agree with you, Barbara, that perhaps part of the reason Sir John is so effusive is a response to "compensate for something lacking in his marriage". It would be very difficult for such an effusive person to be married to someone so cold!

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Sir John's horror of solitude and quiet Barbara (9/25/2009 12:56 a.m.)

Rather strong criticism of a kindly man, I think! Cathy Allen (9/25/2009 1:59 p.m.)
- I agree. nan duval (9/26/2009 10:54 p.m.)
- Obnoxous? Bridget D (9/26/2009 8:52 a.m.)
  - What I mean by obnoxious Cathy Allen (9/26/2009 12:31 p.m.)
    - Obnoxious Bridget D (9/27/2009 5:45 a.m.)
- It's too bad he didn't marry Charlotte Barbara (9/25/2009 2:38 p.m.)
  - I think Lady Middleton... Karen G. (9/26/2009 7:56 p.m.)
  - So happy without a cause Robbin (9/26/2009 2:28 p.m.)
  - That's some very clever mining! Jeffrey (9/25/2009 3:32 p.m.)
    - Perhaps that's why... Reeba (9/25/2009 3:54 p.m.)
      - *Are* they complementing each other...   Barbara (9/25/2009 5:07 p.m.)
        
        Everybody and everything annoys Mr Palmer :-)   Reeba (9/25/2009 6:40 p.m.)
        
        Not so on numerous levels.   Barbara (9/25/2009 6:54 p.m.)
        
        I agree   kathleen (elder) (9/25/2009 5:20 p.m.)
  - VERY insightful -- I wonder now, too! (nfm) Cathy Allen (9/25/2009 3:14 p.m.)
  - Of Course! Kathryn Ann (9/25/2009 3:00 p.m.)
I can see the argument for immaturity... Trish W. (9/25/2009 4:55 a.m.)
- People person Barb JA (9/25/2009 8:22 a.m.)
  - In spite if Sir John's indiscriminate cravings for society.... Jeffrey (9/25/2009 10:23 a.m.)
    - Quick correction to previous post.... Jeffrey (9/25/2009 10:28 a.m.)

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