What coded advice does Jane Austen give to her readers for interpreting the subtext of Emma, using Mrs. Elton as her ventriloquist's dummy, in Chapter 42?
"That's quite unnecessary; I see Jane every day: -- but as you like. It is to be a morning scheme, you know, Knightley; quite a simple thing. I shall wear a large bonnet, and bring one of my little baskets hanging on my arm. Here, -- probably this basket with pink ribbon. Nothing can be more simple, you see. And Jane will have such another. There is to be no form or parade -- a sort of gipsy party. We are to walk about your gardens, and gather the strawberries ourselves, and sit under trees; and whatever else you may like to provide, it is to be all out of doors; a table spread in the shade, you know. Every thing as natural and simple as possible. Is not that your idea?"
If you think you see the answer, email me at arnieperlstein@myacc.net. I will announce all those who give the correct answer on Wednesday, May 16, at 5 pm EST.--AP
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I can't get an answer. When will you post it?
Anonymous, see the answer I gave, above, and please post a comment saying what you think about my answer.--Arnie
When is P7zzle 2?
ooops -- PUzzle 2.
Good post.
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