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I think you've spelled it out pretty well Written by Barb JA (9/21/2010 10:23 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Sporting with the Miss Bertrams, penned by Robbin

As you say, he tries to smooth things over so he can continue the game.

His game is up with Julia in Ch. 14 when he chooses his Agatha
Julia wavered; but was he only trying to soothe and pacify her, and make her overlook the previous affront? She distrusted him. The slight had been most determined. He was, perhaps, but at treacherous play with her....
“You do not seem afraid of not keeping your countenance when I come in with a basket of provisions—though one might have supposed—but it is only as Agatha that I was to be so overpowering!” She stopped—Henry Crawford looked rather foolish, and as if he did not know what to say

Julia only became protected by his pushing the game too far with her. Now he will just continue the game with Maria. If Julia had been chosen as Agatha, would Maria have wised up?

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Horrible Henry. Rachel G (9/20/2010 5:31 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.)
Sporting with the Miss Bertrams Robbin (9/20/2010 6:17 p.m.)
- Henry's motives. Rachel G (9/22/2010 5:06 a.m.)
  - Games are Entertainment Robbin (9/23/2010 5:15 p.m.)
  - Henry's Motives. Patricia AA (9/22/2010 9:16 a.m.)
    - Keeping his options open Karen G (9/22/2010 2:40 p.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.)
- 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.)
- I agree completely and always wonder Angela L (9/21/2010 4:11 a.m.)
  - Foolish & Gutless Robbin (9/21/2010 11:00 p.m.)
    - Mr Rushworth needs an injection of clarity from Mr Tilney Tom P2 (9/27/2010 6:34 p.m.)
      - Wonderfully applicable—thanks for pointing it out! (:D) Robbin (9/28/2010 8:18 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.)
    - 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.)
  - 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.)

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