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I agree completely and always wonder Written by Angela L (9/21/2010 4:11 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Sporting with the Miss Bertrams, penned by Robbin

that Mr. Rushworth, in particular as Maria's fiancé, and Mrs. Norris, who is supposed to be taking care of Maria and Julia, and all the rest except Fanny, are so completely oblivious to the meaning of Henry's actions.

It could be that Mr. Rushworth does see what's going on and does feel jealous, but doesn't want to show it, feeling that it would be an embarrassment to show such feelings openly. Or that it could lead to a confrontation with Henry and/or Maria, which then could lead to the dissolution of the engagement. And he might be afraid of exactly that. I guess it fits in with his personality to not "have the guts" to intervene somehow.

I do wonder about the others though.

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Horrible Henry. Rachel G (9/20/2010 5:31 p.m.)

Sporting with the Miss Bertrams Robbin (9/20/2010 6:17 p.m.)
- I agree completely and always wonder Angela L (9/21/2010 4:11 a.m.)
  - I agree that playing these two sisters off against each AnnetteJ (9/21/2010 12:52 p.m.)
    - Maybe JA wrote it this way on purpose Angela L (9/22/2010 6:20 a.m.)
  - Foolish & Gutless Robbin (9/21/2010 11:00 p.m.)
    - Mr Rushworth Rachel G (9/22/2010 7:33 a.m.)
      - Excellently stated. Totally agree. nfm Lisa Dalrymple (9/22/2010 10:51 a.m.)
    - Mr Rushworth needs an injection of clarity from Mr Tilney Tom P2 (9/27/2010 6:34 p.m.)
      - Good point   Ramya (9/28/2010 11:56 a.m.)
        
        Inconstant & Constant Hearts   Robbin (9/28/2010 8:16 p.m.)
        
        Indeed it is confusing   Ramya (9/29/2010 11:56 a.m.)
      - Wonderfully applicable—thanks for pointing it out! (:D) Robbin (9/28/2010 8:18 p.m.)
- I think you've spelled it out pretty well Barb JA (9/21/2010 10:23 a.m.)
  - Not so nice, not so wise Robbin (9/21/2010 11:40 p.m.)
- Henry's motives. Rachel G (9/22/2010 5:06 a.m.)
  - Henry's Motives. Patricia AA (9/22/2010 9:16 a.m.)
    - Not sure I can answer that Lisa Dalrymple (9/22/2010 10:48 a.m.)
      - The Admiral. Rachel G (9/22/2010 11:23 a.m.)
        
        Exactly! nfm Lisa Dalrymple (9/22/2010 1:22 p.m.)
    - Keeping his options open Karen G (9/22/2010 2:40 p.m.)
  - Games are Entertainment Robbin (9/23/2010 5:15 p.m.)
Not I. Julie P. (9/20/2010 6:45 p.m.)
- Similar characters. Rachel G (9/20/2010 7:12 p.m.)
  - Very good point! Barb JA (9/21/2010 10:10 a.m.)
    - This is really getting into Austenuations territory Carol (9/21/2010 12:20 p.m.)
      - Sorry I veered off there. - nfm Barb JA (9/22/2010 8:02 a.m.)

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