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Heavy. Written by Rachel G (9/15/2010 3:28 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Heavy Mr Rushworth, penned by Isabelle M

I take this to mean that Mr Rushworth had a rather thick-set physique. Perceptions of what constituted a 'good figure' were rather different than they are today, with much less emphasis on carrying as little spare weight as possible.

Beau Brummell was known for his good physique as well as the elegance of his attire. His friend Thomas Raikes described him thus: "He was tall, well made, and a very good figure."*

A drawing of Brummell when he was aged 27 is linked below. I think he looks quite a bit stouter than would be considered ideal today.

(* Source: 'Beau Brummell. The Ultimate Dandy'; by Ian Kelly, 2005.)

Beau Brummell 1805.

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Mr. Rushworth! Carol (9/15/2010 12:14 a.m.)

Heavy Mr Rushworth Isabelle M (9/15/2010 2:07 p.m.)
- Heavy. Rachel G (9/15/2010 3:28 p.m.)
  - Oh, my! Erica (9/15/2010 8:23 p.m.)
  - According to Johnson - Heavy means... Christopher (9/15/2010 5:38 p.m.)
    - Fascinating! Tori Marie (9/16/2010 5:11 p.m.)
    - I wondered about it, too; thanks Christopher (nfm) Cathy Allen (9/16/2010 12:22 p.m.)
    - Thanks for the info! nfm Carol (9/15/2010 8:14 p.m.)
Edmund about Mr Rushworth Lis M (9/15/2010 2:37 a.m.)
- Edmund has a nasty streak? Robbin (9/15/2010 12:36 p.m.)
  - One might think... Karen G (9/16/2010 2:34 p.m.)
    - Edmund's own opinion, or a reflection of how his family judges? Tom P2 (9/24/2010 12:39 a.m.)
      - Stupid Bridget D (9/24/2010 1:08 a.m.)
    - True, but... Tori Marie (9/16/2010 5:16 p.m.)
      - It would be   Erica (9/16/2010 10:02 p.m.)
        
        If Edmund does not see Rushworth's lack of intelligence   Frances G (9/18/2010 1:35 a.m.)
        
        Does "not more than common sense" = "stupid"   Karen G (9/24/2010 12:20 p.m.)
        
        stupid   Bridget D (9/25/2010 1:51 a.m.)
        
        omniscient narrator   Karen G (9/25/2010 11:20 a.m.)
    - Not if it is true Robbin (9/16/2010 4:02 p.m.)
  - nasty and infantile Lis M (9/16/2010 3:40 a.m.)
    - Neither Mean or Infantile Robbin (9/16/2010 5:31 a.m.)
      - Another reason Edmund approves the idea... Karen G (9/16/2010 2:30 p.m.)
      - still not sure E. hasn't also got a little nasty streak - dense   Lis M (9/16/2010 10:17 a.m.)
        
        crying for different reasons   Karen G (9/16/2010 2:40 p.m.)
        
        Fanny and Edmund   Bridget D (9/17/2010 1:21 a.m.)
        
        "Stupid and insensitive"   MelissaJoy (9/18/2010 4:17 p.m.)
        
        Edmund   Bridget D (9/19/2010 3:26 a.m.)
        
        I feel the same way   BarbaraB (9/20/2010 3:30 p.m.)
        
        I don't see any any evidence   Ramya (9/17/2010 8:20 a.m.)
        
        Exactly.   Julie P. (9/18/2010 12:11 p.m.)
        
        Couldn't agree more   Erica (9/16/2010 10:10 p.m.)
        
        I agree and thank you! (:D) nfm   Robbin (9/16/2010 4:04 p.m.)
  - And why is common sense looked down upon? That is a AnnetteJ (9/15/2010 2:28 p.m.)
    - Common Sense Robbin (9/15/2010 7:43 p.m.)
      - You said that better than I did ;P (nfm) Nicki (9/16/2010 9:20 a.m.)
      - Agree nfm BarbaraB (9/15/2010 9:23 p.m.)
    - 'More' is perhaps the key word Nicki (9/15/2010 3:59 p.m.)
      - Mr. Rushworth lacks social awareness or "delicacy." jeffrey (9/15/2010 4:35 p.m.)
        
        Thanks to both of you! I think that is probably the case AnnetteJ (9/15/2010 5:07 p.m.)

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