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Not so nice, not so wise Written by Robbin (9/21/2010 11:40 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, I think you've spelled it out pretty well, penned by Barb JA

I agree Julia is now protected from Henry by her newly embraced suspicion he might be ‘but at treacherous play with her’ (14) but it was interesting that the ‘influence of his voice was felt’ after choosing his Agatha and she still did not quite her trust her faculties and relied on Maria’s countenance to tell the truth of the matter:

‘She looked suspiciously at her sister; Maria’s countenance was to decide it: if she were vexed and alarmed—but Maria looked all serenity and satisfaction, and Julia well knew that on this ground Maria could not be happy but at her expense.’ (14)

How very pitiful! It is possible Maria would not have wised-up in Julia’s position because I feel Henry’s attentions to her were of stronger stuff than those to her sister. Also his promoting her for Agatha must be a big coo for Maria. I read Lover’s Vows and IIRC Agatha & Frederick embrace and touch which is probably the attraction for Henry and the Miss Bertrams—at least Maria says she knows the play well. I have no confidence in the sense or propriety of the gentleman or the ladies. (:D)

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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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