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Lady Middleton and good breeding Written by Aruna (9/26/2009 2:17 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Lady Middleton's none-too-subtle hints, penned by Barbara

It appears that Lady Middleton is very particular about observing the right social norms. Her family is from trade, and Mrs. Jennings and Charlotte are both still not into ceremony. My guess is that Lady Middleton wants to shed that background and works extra hard to do appear well-bred.

In chapter 27, we see that "everything in her (Mrs. Jennings') household arrangements was conducted on the most liberal plan, and excepting a few old city friends, whom to Lady Middleton's regret, she had never dropped, she visited...."

These friends are probably from when Mr. Jennings was alive and when they lived in a less elegant part of town.

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Lady Middleton's none-too-subtle hints Barbara (9/25/2009 1:07 a.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.)
I'd prefer Lady Middleton's ways... Reeba (9/25/2009 3:45 p.m.)
- She's a laughing-stock first and foremost Tom P2 (9/25/2009 5:08 p.m.)
- Vain and dismayed Ivonne (9/26/2009 10:21 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.)
      - Oops! Map is 1807. nfm Rachel G (9/26/2009 8:35 p.m.)
      - Perhaps this will help   Myretta (9/26/2009 8:52 p.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.)
        
        Brilliant!   Rachel G (9/27/2009 2:22 a.m.)
        
        Very useful - thank you!   Aruna (9/27/2009 8:58 a.m.)

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