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I can answer for it, said Mrs Jennings, 1896 (engraving)
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I can answer for it, said Mrs Jennings, 1896 (engraving)
2962865 I can answer for it, said Mrs Jennings, 1896 (engraving) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Chapter 24 of Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen (1775-1817) first published 1818. This edition published in 1921 by Macmillan and Co. using Thomsons plates from 1896.
Discussion around the card table at Barton Park about beaux as great coxcombs not knowing Lucy Steele and Elinor have the same: " I can answer for it that Miss Dashwoods is not, " said Mrs. Jennings, laughing heartily; " for he is one of the modestest, prettiest behaved young men I ever saw. But as for Lucy, she is such a sly little creature, there is no finding out who she likes." ); British, out of copyright
Media ID 22695738
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Austen Barton Tease Teasing Regency
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In this engraving titled "I can answer for it, said Mrs. Jennings" we are transported back to the elegant world of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility. The scene depicted is from Chapter 24, where a lively discussion unfolds around a card table at Barton Park. The image captures the essence of Georgian society, with ladies gathered around the table engaged in a game while teasing one another. Elinor Dashwood, our protagonist, finds herself at the center of attention as her secret love interest Edward Ferrars becomes the topic of conversation. Mrs. Jennings, portrayed here with great humor by Hugh Thomson's skilled hand, asserts that Miss Dashwood could not possibly be interested in Edward because he is too modest and well-behaved. Laughter fills the room as Mrs. Jennings playfully teases Elinor about her supposed indifference towards Edward. Thomson's exquisite illustration beautifully brings to life Austen's characters and their interactions within this Regency-era setting. The delicate lines and intricate details capture both the feminine grace of these women and their playful spirits. This enchanting print serves as a delightful reminder of Austen's timeless storytelling prowess and invites us to immerse ourselves once again in her world filled with wit, romance, and societal intricacies.
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