English term
be denied
Austen, Sense & Sensibility again.
Here is the case:
Elinor feels she has to visit her sister-in-law (Mrs. John Dashwood, i.e. Fanny), though she doesn't like it. Neither her sister Marianne nor their hostess Mrs. Jennings want to join her (although the latter allows her to use her carriage):
"The consequence was, that Elinor set out by herself to pay a visit, for which no one could really have less inclination, and to run the risk of a tête-à-tête with a woman, whom neither of the others had so much reason to dislike.
Mrs. Dashwood was denied; but before the carriage could turn from the house, her husband [Elinor's brother John] accidentally came out. He expressed great pleasure in meeting Elinor, told her that he had been just going to call in Berkeley Street [which is where Elinor is staying in town], and, assuring her that Fanny would be very glad to see her, invited her to come in."
I don't see what is meant here by "Mrs. Dashwood was denied." (Mrs. Dashwood here must be Mrs. John Dashwood, Elinor's sister-in-law; Elinor herself is mentioned as Miss Dashwood).
Thank you.
| 3 +8 | she [MRS Dashwood] was reported absent [see explanation] |
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Dec 27, 2022 12:05: philgoddard changed "Level" from "Non-PRO" to "PRO"
PRO (3): Christopher Schröder, Alison MacG, philgoddard
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