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Thanks Nikki. Written by Reeba (3/12/2011 4:23 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Jane Fairfax, penned by Nikki N

The comparison with Lucy Steele was limited to getting 'into' such an engagement. Not the reasons.

It was meant to show that she wasn't so correct in her behaviour after all, because you will allow that it was an incorrect thing to do especially for a girl those days.

>her wish to be with her aunt and grandmother was also genuine

I'm sure that she loved them and wanted to see them, but I'm not convinced that the motivation wasn't FC alone, and the seeing of her aunt and grandmother was an added bonus.
I think she would have gone off to Ireland and kept her visit to Highbury free from having to make a choice like going off to Weymouth.
Mrs Weston narrating what JF might have told her as the right thing to say cannot be ruled out.
She can't say I came here only for him.

>Jane had nobody to comfort or counsel her.

Neither did Elinor.
It's just ones character. If you have a control over your emotions then you have it, which JF didn't.

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Jane & Frank Frances G (3/9/2011 12:49 a.m.)

[paired] on a more perfect plan Stephanie (3/9/2011 3:07 p.m.)
- Indeed, this is a common thread... gianni (3/9/2011 11:03 p.m.)
  - Very good comparisons here and.... jeffrey (3/10/2011 9:28 a.m.)
  - Emma and Mansfield Park Nikki N (3/10/2011 1:46 a.m.)
    - So it wasn't only ... gianni (3/10/2011 1:52 p.m.)
    - Enjoyed this post, thanks nfm BarbaraB (3/10/2011 10:28 a.m.)
Jane and Frank have much in common Anne-Marie (3/9/2011 9:17 a.m.)
- Still surprised Frances G (3/9/2011 11:31 p.m.)
  - Hints: ... gianni (3/10/2011 1:07 a.m.)
    - hints to the relationship but Frances G (3/10/2011 10:24 p.m.)
      - Jane herself ...   gianni (3/10/2011 10:55 p.m.)
        
        shallow   Frances G (3/11/2011 12:16 a.m.)
        
        Perhaps she isn't as sublime...   Reeba (3/11/2011 6:30 a.m.)
        
        Jane Fairfax   Nikki N (3/12/2011 5:32 a.m.)
        
        Thanks Nikki.   Reeba (3/12/2011 4:23 p.m.)
        
        self control   Nikki N (3/14/2011 5:57 a.m.)
        
        The Secret Engagement   BarbaraB (3/12/2011 3:25 p.m.)
        
        comprehend the exact nature of [Frank's] situation   Stephanie (3/15/2011 2:29 p.m.)
        
        Frank & Caroline   Robbin (3/17/2011 11:22 p.m.)
        
        Okay, thanks :) nfm   BarbaraB (3/15/2011 8:57 p.m.)
        
        Thanks, Nikki, ...   gianni (3/12/2011 11:52 a.m.)
        
        Yes- Jane Fairfax is very human   Ramya (3/11/2011 8:16 a.m.)
- Jane accepted the job of a governess only after... Reeba (3/9/2011 10:33 a.m.)
  - I agree. After what he said at Box Hill Kathleen Glancy (3/9/2011 12:18 p.m.)
Surprised, as well Annalise (3/9/2011 1:23 a.m.)
- A few things I still don't understand about Frank... Anne-Marie (3/10/2011 8:11 p.m.)
  - Illicit love.... Reeba (3/11/2011 6:41 a.m.)
    - Jane and Illicit love Bridget D (3/13/2011 7:56 a.m.)
      - Reprehensible Feelings Robbin (3/14/2011 12:03 a.m.)
        
        illicit love Nikki N (3/14/2011 4:33 a.m.)
  - Yes, I know what you mean BarbaraB (3/10/2011 11:08 p.m.)
    - It was better to pay [his attentions], then Stephanie (3/15/2011 2:10 p.m.)
      - The Problem   BarbaraB (3/15/2011 9:09 p.m.)
        
        Paying calls on Jane   Bridget D (3/18/2011 6:34 a.m.)
        
        Exactly so! nfm   Stephanie (3/17/2011 4:51 p.m.)
- Jane and Frank, Emma and Mr Knightley Nina RG (3/9/2011 6:27 a.m.)
- Frank's attraction Ramya (3/9/2011 1:39 a.m.)
  - Similar to the other Jane Graciela (3/9/2011 8:21 a.m.)
  - Jane's feelings, and Emma's regret Nikki N (3/9/2011 6:07 a.m.)
    - doomed to blindness Stephanie (3/9/2011 4:30 p.m.)
  - Completely agree... Annalise (3/9/2011 1:56 a.m.)

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