tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post7990683839954306274..comments2024-03-28T02:25:14.473-05:00Comments on More Agreeably Engaged: Mark Brownlow...Cake and CourtshipJanet Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01904728146256943042noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-89690432380920745552018-03-13T00:03:08.165-05:002018-03-13T00:03:08.165-05:00Good point about the sponge cake. I too, agree abo...Good point about the sponge cake. I too, agree about the memorable line of Mr. Bennet. It is such an awesome line.Thanks for stopping by and good luck. Janet Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01904728146256943042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-53768700705864132672018-03-12T10:16:11.406-05:002018-03-12T10:16:11.406-05:00Maybe you are right, I didn't thought about Mr...Maybe you are right, I didn't thought about Mr Bennet's egoism! Maybe for his peace of mind he would have "gifted" Mary, Kitty or even Lydia to Mr Collins! LolSummerJadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06225891494535457165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-42583434198816321772018-03-12T05:04:50.068-05:002018-03-12T05:04:50.068-05:00I suspect it was mostly for Elizabeth's sake o...I suspect it was mostly for Elizabeth's sake out of genuine compassion, but partly for his own - he enjoys her company more than any other at home. I also suspect he would have been less bothered if Kitty or Mary married Mr Collins! What do you think, Loren?Mark Brownlowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14575608980026489138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-64521383991935146542018-03-10T20:54:48.238-06:002018-03-10T20:54:48.238-06:00I wonder how much "spongecake" is like &...I wonder how much "spongecake" is like "angel-food cake"--everybody seems to love angel-food cake with strawberries, but it's just not for me!<br /><br />I agree about the memorable line of Mr. Bennet's--it's one of my favorites!<br /><br />jsmith[delete brackets]3may[delete brackets]2011<br /><br />[at symbol]<br /><br />yahoo[dot]comJohn Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14692188725616854777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-68793654231284667592018-03-10T03:43:26.671-06:002018-03-10T03:43:26.671-06:00Mark, so you think this decision was made for Eliz...Mark, so you think this decision was made for Elizabeth's sake...how would he react for Kitty or Mary?<br /><br />Janet, here you are the link to the tea I mentioned before:<br />https://www.yogitea.com/en/product/choco-chai/<br />I assure you it is delicious!SummerJadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06225891494535457165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-68738587124907097942018-03-09T22:46:56.151-06:002018-03-09T22:46:56.151-06:00I like your thinking, Leah. Yes, I think the book ...I like your thinking, Leah. Yes, I think the book would be a good addition to a library. I believe I have come up with a solution to the dilemma. Since I cannot get chocolates directly from Vienna, the prize could be the chocolates and then I could buy the book! Win, Win! :) What do you think?Janet Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01904728146256943042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-84568187344170094902018-03-09T22:44:55.956-06:002018-03-09T22:44:55.956-06:00Aren't those some delicious photographs! Mark ...Aren't those some delicious photographs! Mark Brownlow sent those to me to include! Makes my mouth water! I have not heard of the Choco chai tea. I'll have to look into it.I t must be good if you want it while reading!<br /><br />I like your questions about Mr. Bennet and the proposal by Mr. Collins. Good thought.<br /><br />Good luck in the giveaway.Janet Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01904728146256943042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-22060194811173235252018-03-09T19:36:18.667-06:002018-03-09T19:36:18.667-06:00What a wonderfully original idea! Can't wait t...What a wonderfully original idea! Can't wait to dive in! Pretty sure the paperback would have to become part of my library! But chocolates...Leah Pruetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09164821864090449351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-27003084184980267242018-03-09T14:32:24.300-06:002018-03-09T14:32:24.300-06:00My pleasure! It's quite a decision he makes th...My pleasure! It's quite a decision he makes there. After all, it's not just that one of his daughters would be married, but that she'd be mistress of Longbourn, thereby ensuring the security of her mother and sisters. So he's sacrificing a lot for the sake of Elizabeth's happiness!Mark Brownlowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14575608980026489138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-67334111318243923512018-03-09T11:09:01.424-06:002018-03-09T11:09:01.424-06:00From the first time I read Pride and prejudice I h...From the first time I read Pride and prejudice I have asked myself: "Why Mr Bennet takes this decision about Mr Collins' proposal? He knows that a marriage between him and one of his daughters would be a blessing, so why he refuses?"<br /><br />Thank you Mr Brownlow for highlighting Mr Bennet point of view and his bond with Elizabeth!<br /><br />Janet, I love the photographs! They make me hungry of chocolates and cakes! If I win this book I have to read it with my Choco chai tea, have you ever proved it?SummerJadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06225891494535457165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-8871834977863329562018-03-09T09:54:53.395-06:002018-03-09T09:54:53.395-06:00So, your husband really loves chocolate? That is t...So, your husband really loves chocolate? That is too funny. You might have to hide them. LOL I guess the book would be the safer choice! Thanks for visiting and commenting. Good luck.Janet Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01904728146256943042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-12097130116942300852018-03-09T09:53:45.237-06:002018-03-09T09:53:45.237-06:00Wasn't it a touching interaction! I loved it. ...Wasn't it a touching interaction! I loved it. Good question on the title and I like Mark's answer. Janet Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01904728146256943042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-89423597104495569252018-03-09T09:52:54.318-06:002018-03-09T09:52:54.318-06:00I bet his thoughts on Mr. Collins will be priceles...I bet his thoughts on Mr. Collins will be priceless! Thanks for stopping by, Anji.Janet Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01904728146256943042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-82944238189927718752018-03-09T09:52:03.064-06:002018-03-09T09:52:03.064-06:00I do too, Denise. That will be a fun change.I do too, Denise. That will be a fun change.Janet Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01904728146256943042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-58814075655709402902018-03-09T09:03:00.675-06:002018-03-09T09:03:00.675-06:00Yes, in the original there is quite a bit of "...Yes, in the original there is quite a bit of "empty time" pre-Hunsford that I was able to use for the fresh storyline.Mark Brownlowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14575608980026489138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-48362056976259642092018-03-09T09:01:20.030-06:002018-03-09T09:01:20.030-06:00The title is lifted from a phrase used by one of t...The title is lifted from a phrase used by one of the (new) characters. There is also a lot of cake in the book. I wouldn't say it has a critical role in the plot, but a lot of it gets eaten by various characters at various times!Mark Brownlowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14575608980026489138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-57541877748836327182018-03-09T08:57:56.183-06:002018-03-09T08:57:56.183-06:00Thank you!Thank you!Mark Brownlowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14575608980026489138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-35350521080443084182018-03-09T03:49:16.317-06:002018-03-09T03:49:16.317-06:00I would choose the book. I really love chocolate, ...I would choose the book. I really love chocolate, but it wouldn't last a day here and my husband would probably be the culprit, lol :) So the book is a lot safer!Arjannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12350923008632383701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-36667495102512309162018-03-09T03:43:24.975-06:002018-03-09T03:43:24.975-06:00I prefer the paperback copy for practical reasons....I prefer the paperback copy for practical reasons. I don't know if the chocolate will stay the same when I received the box as it is hot and humid in my country.<br /><br />Btw the interaction between Mr Bennet and Elizabeth is touching. I would like him to be my father in that respect. Erm, why cake in the title, Mark? Is it Mr Bennet's favourite food? Lúthien84https://www.blogger.com/profile/15390711363301378521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-82648089394524037512018-03-08T15:35:17.674-06:002018-03-08T15:35:17.674-06:00Just realised that this post has answered the ques...Just realised that this post has answered the question(s) I posed on Candy's blog. That's what you get for reading out of order! So this book takes us to some point before Hunsford but I wonder what that point is? I'm looking forward to seeing Mr. Bennet's POV about his interactions with Mr. Collins, given his comments to Elizabeth about saving her from a lifetime of conversations about fireplaces!Anjihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00580018261533290062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-63213463315542321192018-03-08T15:33:13.998-06:002018-03-08T15:33:13.998-06:00I love that this variation is from Mr. Bennet'...I love that this variation is from Mr. Bennet's POV.<br /><br />denisedstoutholcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09715837468307132294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-3758262571252398552018-03-08T08:57:34.755-06:002018-03-08T08:57:34.755-06:00Congratulations on your new book!Congratulations on your new book!BookLuver88https://www.blogger.com/profile/14415833758608302489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-20885340287716896302018-03-08T04:54:22.170-06:002018-03-08T04:54:22.170-06:00I think it was Oscar Wilde who wrote, "I can ...I think it was Oscar Wilde who wrote, "I can resist everything except temptation"!Mark Brownlowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14575608980026489138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-9704642652758565612018-03-08T04:51:14.871-06:002018-03-08T04:51:14.871-06:00Thanks for the kind words - glad everyone's en...Thanks for the kind words - glad everyone's enjoying it. It's been fun to put together and all the bloggers have made my side of things so much easier with their kindness.Mark Brownlowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14575608980026489138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-41657070685192718592018-03-08T04:47:12.507-06:002018-03-08T04:47:12.507-06:00I was a fake one, I have to admit! Or perhaps bett...I was a fake one, I have to admit! Or perhaps better described as a "comedy agony aunt". It was a lot of fun and a very long time ago now, sadly.Mark Brownlowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14575608980026489138noreply@blogger.com