A visit

"After I had written the above, we received a visit from Mr Tom Lefroy and his cousin George.  The latter is really very well-behaved now; and as for the other, he has but one fault, which time will, I trust, entirely remove--it is that his morning coat is a great deal too light.  He is a very great admirer of Tom Jones, and therefore wears the same coloured clothes, I imagine, which he did when he was wounded."

letter to Cassandra
January 9, 1796 [1]

I have read Fielding's Tom Jones, but I must admit I have no recollection of the color of his clothes.  Jane and Tom must have discussed Fielding -- a bit risque, perhaps.

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[Rachel]

I love this site! What a great idea...and an easy way for us Jane lovers to learn about her!!!

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[Lori Smith]

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