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Posted by Greg on January 17, 1998 at 14:03:02:


In response to This sentence fakes me out every time!, written by Carolyn B on January 17, 1998 at 12:07:36

..."He cannot be the instigator of the three villains in horsemen's greatcoats, by whom she[Catherine] will hereafter be forced into a traveling-chaise and four, which will drive off with incredible speed."

JA gets me every time with that line!


to stick the knife in, she likes to twist it also! What makes the satire even more ruthless is the contrast of the delightful style and interest of her novel, as compared to those she is parodying!




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