Posted by Claire on July 25, 1997 at 13:07:50:

In reply to Re: Mrs. Johnson... posted by Laraine on July 24, 1997 at 10:18:32

] ]... Mrs. Johnson is merely following instructions. I get the feeling that she is as much under Lady Susan's spell as everyone else.

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] I agree, Cheryl.

] She may be a more willing dupe, looking for a good time and expecting Lady Susan to provide it, but I don't think she's LS's equal except maybe in the fallen state of her morals.

] Mrs. Johnson is an example of another way (for Lady Susan) to use people.

] Laraine

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My take on Mrs.Johnson is that of a follower, not a leader. I think she admires Lady Susan and thrives on the LS's unrestrained and selfish ambitions. She wouldn't have the nerve, nor the ability to dupe others.

Claire

Follow Ups:

• Mrs. Johnson = Harriet Smith? Kathy F. 15:04:42 7/27/97 (3)
  • Re: Mrs. Johnson = Harriet Smith? Ann 01:35:14 7/28/97 (2)
    • Re: Mrs. Johnson = Harriet Smith? Kathy F. 10:29:09 8/03/97 (1)
      • Mrs. Johnson Ann 02:43:13 8/04/97 (0)
• Re: Mrs. Johnson... Tora 21:20:42 7/26/97 (0)

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