Great analysis!
Written by Rachel G
(9/17/2010 11:34 a.m.)
in consequence of the missive, My thoughts exactly, penned by Tarn
I agree with almost everything you say, Tarn. My only quibble is that I think Edmund is doing the falling in love, rather than Mary. She finds his company an agreeable stop-gap, but I don't think Mary's emotions are really engaged at this stage.