It reminds me of the "Wedding of Figaro"

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It reminds me of the "Wedding of Figaro" Written by Angela L (9/19/2010 12:54 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Fanny as Peacemaker, penned by Patricia AA

In that opera there is also constantly someone running off with someone else and everyone's playing a big masquerade for the others.

But I also think the scene is quite racy. As far as I understood it wouldn't have been considered prudent for an unmarried woman to be all alone with another unmarried man. But here they are sneaking away into the woods with each other - in twosomes. Nobody knows what they're doing all alone with each other in the woods.

Edmund and Mary being together is of course sad for Fanny, but with Mr.Crawford and Miss Bertram it's quite improper to say the least.

And the old ladies don't notice a thing.

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Humorous Sotherton outing Barb JA (9/19/2010 10:03 a.m.)

Striking out a repartee on Edmund's behalf Tom P2 (9/27/2010 4:51 a.m.)
- LOL!! But what a good thing.... Rachel G (9/27/2010 7:55 a.m.)
The most comical part for me was... jeffrey (9/20/2010 1:50 p.m.)
A question Lisa Dalrymple (9/20/2010 9:51 a.m.)
- Yes, it's referring to poor Mr. Rushworth as the lover... nfm Ramya (9/20/2010 9:57 a.m.)
  - Another similar reference Ramya (9/20/2010 12:27 p.m.)
    - You are right Lisa Dalrymple (9/20/2010 3:46 p.m.)
      - Oh my god, I got this part wrong too Angela L (9/20/2010 5:11 p.m.)
I don't find it all that funny :-/ Laurel (9/19/2010 7:41 p.m.)
- One is laughing at, rather than *with* nfm Reeba (9/20/2010 9:27 a.m.)
- Wry humor Barb JA (9/20/2010 8:41 a.m.)
  - Sorry, I still don't see the humor Laurel (9/20/2010 11:03 a.m.)
    - That's all right Barb JA (9/21/2010 7:57 a.m.)
    - It's a mental picture... Reeba (9/20/2010 4:14 p.m.)
  - I agree with your post. Patricia AA (9/20/2010 9:09 a.m.)
    - Sibling rivalry Barb JA (9/21/2010 8:48 a.m.)
    - I think you're right to be disappointed BarbaraB (9/20/2010 4:40 p.m.)
      - The defense was 'thin'. Patricia AA (9/20/2010 7:25 p.m.)
- I'm with you. Julie P. (9/19/2010 8:02 p.m.)
My favourite part... Reeba (9/19/2010 11:40 a.m.)
- I agree- delicious writing Barb JA (9/19/2010 12:08 p.m.)
  - Fanny sheltering the reputations of those around her.... jeffrey (9/20/2010 1:32 p.m.)
  - Heath Catherine Ann (9/19/2010 12:18 p.m.)
    - Thanks Barb and Catherine. Reeba (9/19/2010 1:10 p.m.)
  - Fanny as Peacemaker Patricia AA (9/19/2010 12:18 p.m.)
    - I don't think... Reeba (9/19/2010 1:21 p.m.)
    - It reminds me of the "Wedding of Figaro" Angela L (9/19/2010 12:54 p.m.)
      - Walking Alone Robbin (9/19/2010 11:25 p.m.)
        
        Thanks for clarifying Angela L (9/20/2010 2:35 a.m.)
      - I Believe You're Right!   Patricia AA (9/19/2010 1:35 p.m.)
        
        I don't believe either of the film versions   Nina RG (9/20/2010 11:04 a.m.)
        
        The best Sotherton...   Reeba (9/19/2010 1:39 p.m.)

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