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The Odd Women Chapters XXII-XXVI
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Elizabeth (Alaska)
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Jul 25, 2011 11:39AM
Less philosophizing, more plot. And more interesting and exciting, now that I feel invested in these characters.
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I'm not far into chapter XXIII, but I wondered, what is a bathing machine?
I'm not reading this book, but I can answer that! A bathing machine was a small enclosed structure on wheels. A woman would get into it and change to her bathing costume, and then it would be wheeled out into the water, where she could discreetly exit and enjoy the water. It was done to protect a woman's modesty.I took a look at this thread because I was curious as to why there seem to be two active discussions of the novel going on on different parts of the board. I see that this was a buddy read back in 2011, which is what these thread are from, but the current discussion is going on in its own folder, which shows up at the top of the group page.
Denise wrote: "I took a look at this thread because I was curious as to why there seem to be two active discussions of the novel going on on different parts of the board. I see that this was a buddy read back in 2011, which is what these thread are from, but the current discussion is going on in its own folder, which shows up at the top of the group page. ..."And I realize now that I misunderstood your earlier question elsewhere, Denise. We seem to have scattered this discussion hither, thither, and yon!
Talking to myself it seems... I've done this before :)And thank you, Denise, for solving the bathing machine mystery, as well as pointing me in the right direction.
