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more warmth than delicacy Written by Stephanie (10/15/2010 11:23 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, What to reply to first..., penned by Felicity

Actually, Henry DOES think Fanny loves him when he tells Sir Thomas he wishes to marry her. Henry's interview with Fanny after Sir Thomas's explanation of her rejection begins:

[Henry] had vanity, which strongly inclined him in the first place to think [Fanny] did love him, though she might not know it herself; and which, secondly, when constrained at last to admit that she did know her own present feelings, convinced him that he should be able in time to make those feelings what he wished.

Later, when he talks about 'forcing her to love him,' I can not help but feel that Fanny is perfectly justified in feeling anger and resentment at having her own feelings count for nothing. Some love, he has, that allows his ardour full rein but denies her any say in her own happiness!

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Dearest, sweetest Fanny Ramya (10/10/2010 10:59 p.m.)

Not to mention the serious implications of the gift KatharineW (10/11/2010 1:38 a.m.)
- Since we are bashing Henry, I would like to add this... Felicity (10/11/2010 5:18 a.m.)
  - Fanny and Sir Thomas Bridget D (10/12/2010 2:32 a.m.)
    - Miserly & Indifferent Robbin (10/12/2010 2:06 p.m.)
    - Since two people made the same comment... Felicity (10/12/2010 11:57 a.m.)
  - Well said, Felicity Cathy Allen (10/11/2010 4:42 p.m.)
    - Mouse to be Ignored Robbin (10/11/2010 6:48 p.m.)
      - Touche' -- you are right Cathy Allen (10/12/2010 11:44 a.m.)
  - LOL That's what Sir Thomas would think if he were Fanny Mia I. (10/11/2010 2:19 p.m.)
    - How do you know Robbin (10/11/2010 3:07 p.m.)
  - Henry gives me the creeps WendyBri (10/11/2010 11:14 a.m.)
    - Telling the Aunts Robbin (10/11/2010 4:31 p.m.)
      - Point taken... WendyBri (10/12/2010 2:30 p.m.)
    - Sir Thomas is generally a good man... Felicity (10/11/2010 2:01 p.m.)
      - Suspecting Henry   Robbin (10/11/2010 5:48 p.m.)
        
        What to reply to first...   Felicity (10/12/2010 11:52 a.m.)
        
        more warmth than delicacy   Stephanie (10/15/2010 11:23 a.m.)
        
        Good point, glad to see you! (:D) nfm   Robbin (10/16/2010 8:51 p.m.)

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