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By Taffy Geith

Here is a quote from today’s LA Times:  “The Bank of England swallowed its pride and overcame its perceived prejudice Wednesday by designating Jane Austen as the new face of the 10-pound note, bowing to public outrage over the possibility that only male historical figures would be represented on British currency.”  “Austen will be only the third such woman to grace a bank note, following Elizabeth Fry and Florence Nightingale.  Her image will replace Charles Darwin (in 2017).”  This year marks the 200th anniversary of the publication of “Pride and Prejudice.”

Perhaps the US will put a woman on a “bank note” here.