He is just trying
Written by Ramya
(9/16/2010 2:30 p.m.)
in consequence of the missive, I have to add, penned by Angela L
to make the best of the situation. He knows how Mrs. Norris treats Fanny, but he thinks the decision has already been made. He is trying to reconcile Fanny to the situation by showing some of the advantages that could arise from it.