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illicit love Written by Nikki N (3/14/2011 4:33 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Reprehensible Feelings, penned by Robbin

When she was feeling more charitable, Emma suspected it was only hopeless love on Jane's side, but there were times when Emma's dangerous imagination did suspect that there was something very improper going on between Jane and Mr Dixon, e.g. --

1. that the piano was a secret gift from Mr Dixon, and

2. in chap 34 --
"Jane's solicitude about fetching her own letters had not escaped Emma. She had heard and seen it all; and felt some curiosity to know whether the wet walk of this morning had produced any. She suspected that it had; that it would not have been so resolutely encountered but in full expectation of hearing from some one very dear, and that it had not been in vain. She thought there was an air of greater happiness than usual -- a glow both of complexion and spirits.

She could have made an inquiry or two, as to the expedition and the expense of the Irish mails; -- it was at her tongue's end -- but she abstained. She was quite determined not to utter a word that should hurt Jane Fairfax's feelings".

Emma's dangerous imagination had at times led her to think that Jane was capable of accepting an expensive gift secretly from her best friend's husband, and that she was anxious to fetch her own letters because she had a secret correspondence with him. Jane would be a treacherous young woman without principle or integrity indeed if she was capable of such betrayal of the friend who had been like a sister to her. If Emma had not disliked Jane and been inclined to imagine the worst of her, she might well have suspected that there was something romantic going on, but not a treacherous romance with a married man.

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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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