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Indeed it is confusing Written by Ramya (9/29/2010 11:56 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Inconstant & Constant Hearts, penned by Robbin

What does Rushworth see in Maria? The text says that he was struck with her beauty and thought he was in love with her. Mr. Rushworth was from the first struck with the beauty of Miss Bertram, and, being inclined to marry, soon fancied himself in love. Chap. 4

But immediately after his engagement, he apparently rushes off on a visit to his friend. Even later, his behavior does not show a man who has grown to love her. The best that can be said is he is infatuated with her beauty, and does not wish to give her up. Perhaps, he wasn't too successful with women in the past, before he came into his inheritance, and he doesn't wish to give up what he has now.

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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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