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I agree. Written by nan duval (9/26/2009 10:54 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Rather strong criticism of a kindly man, I think!, penned by Cathy Allen

Sir John's fault is in being indiscriminately "nice"--setting no limits on his gregariousness. He provides a home for the Dashwood ladies at an affordable rent, he keeps them stocked with game & garden stuff when they are not at his own table; he would love to see them set up with good husbands. He takes in the Steeles; he wants to keep everyone happy. I think it's ok to allow him some entertainment at supposed romances since he believes that everyone is as open & honorable as he is so he can't imagine duplicity or unkindness. He truly thinks everything will work out for the best. If he is childish it is only in being innocent & free of guile. He may not be the most scintillating conversationalist but he is a good man. I would enjoy having him as a friend--Ms.Armstrong, not so much.

I think he lets Lady Middleton's criticisms go in one ear & out the other without offence or alteration.

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Sir John's horror of solitude and quiet Barbara (9/25/2009 12:56 a.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.)
Rather strong criticism of a kindly man, I think! Cathy Allen (9/25/2009 1:59 p.m.)
- It's too bad he didn't marry Charlotte Barbara (9/25/2009 2:38 p.m.)
  - Of Course! Kathryn Ann (9/25/2009 3:00 p.m.)
  - VERY insightful -- I wonder now, too! (nfm) Cathy Allen (9/25/2009 3:14 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.)
        
        I agree   kathleen (elder) (9/25/2009 5:20 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.)
  - So happy without a cause Robbin (9/26/2009 2:28 p.m.)
  - I think Lady Middleton... Karen G. (9/26/2009 7:56 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.)
- I agree. nan duval (9/26/2009 10:54 p.m.)

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