] Well now, I can see John Thorpe hanging about the theatrical scene - all those actresses, you know - but I would never have pegged General Tilney as a patron of the arts... Interesting.

Verrrry interesting! I hadn't remembered that the General frequented The Bedford too. But can we believe John Thorpe, that he was "meeting him forever" at the Bedford? If so, it suggests a whole different side to General Tilney, doesn't it?

But of course, one can't really believe a word JT says, more's the pity.

] Thanks Dee.

You're more than welcome!