These are the quotes tweeted from @sueannbowling from November 7 through November 13, 2013. All but the first are from Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen.
“Angry people are not always wise.” Caroline Bennett persists in making unfavorable comments about Elizabeth, which are not advancing her case with Darcy.
“If she heard me it was by good luck, for I am sure she did not listen.” Elizabeth’s Aunt Gardiner in a letter to her neice mentioning Lydia’s behavior before her marriage.
“We all love to instruct, though we can teach only what is not worth knowing.” Elizabeth to Jane, who has been trying to convince her that she and Bingley meet only as indifferent acquaintances.
“Imprudence or thoughtlessness in money matters would be unpardonable in me.” Jane after her engagement to Bentley, when her father says they will be so generous as always to exceed their income.
“Till I have your disposition, your goodness, I can never have your happiness.” Elizabeth to Jane, shortly after Jane’s engagement, when Jane is hoping Elizabeth might someday be as happy.
“What did you say of me, that I did not deserve?” Darcy to Elizabeth, speaking of the first time he took it for granted she would accept his proposal.
“What can I do to help?” Tourist Trap, by Sue Ann Bowling. Penny is wondering if there is any way she can help Roi to Heal the stricken horse, Token.
P.S: That second winter storm (snow mixed with rain) has hit, and the roads are so slick school has been cancelled and the DOT is advising everyone who can to stay off the roads.







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Though Hubbard tries to model Callie after Elizabeth Bennet (in terms of her overconfidence in her first impressions, intelligence, and spunk), Callie falls short of the mark, perhaps because of her age, perhaps because she hasn’t read enough (any?) Austen. She is far too quick to share her emotions, is rude to her hostess and elder (calling the Dowager “crazy” and rushing out of the breakfast room during their first meal together), makes assumptions about the Duke based on the first of many letters she finds rather than reading all of them (or not reading private correspondence in the first place), and is completely ignorant of the social norms of the time into which she travels (keeps getting confused why everyone is named “Grace” and takes offense when she is introduced as “Miss —“ rather than as “Lady—“). She’s not even completely certain she has travelled back in time, despite the numerous clues. At one point, Callie suddenly wonders, “what if the shoes have something to do with it?” The answer is too obvious to be stated upfront, even if the book is designed for 15-year-olds who, in my experience, are more discerning than that.