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'First knowledge' etiquette Written by Tom P2 (10/22/2010 6:23 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, History Repeats Itself, penned by Robbin

I think that it makes sense for Fanny to be the first in her household to hear of the promotion, because she's the most closely connected with William. Mr Crawford could be aware of that, with or without any ulterior motives.

It's of a piece with Sir Thomas's and Edmund's efforts in chapter 24, when they ganged up on Mrs Norris to prevent her from barging in on Fanny and William.

Mr Crawford's expression "I could hardly have borne..." (ch31) isn't exactly the language of refined delicacy, but then again, we already know that he isn't exactly Mr Refined Terminology: Henry Crawford had too much sense not to feel the worth of good principles in a wife, though he was too little accustomed to serious reflection to know them by their proper name; ... (ch30).

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A different view of Henry - a challenge. Rachel G (10/12/2010 2:47 p.m.)

What's black & white & gray all over? why...Henry! (NFM) jeffrey (10/13/2010 10:22 a.m.)
Contrasts Barb JA (10/13/2010 9:42 a.m.)
- No tomatoes. Rachel G (10/13/2010 3:44 p.m.)
  - William's promotion Barb JA (10/14/2010 9:25 a.m.)
    - True Spirit of Generosity Robbin (10/16/2010 8:15 p.m.)
      - Purchasing her good opinion   Barb JA (10/17/2010 9:53 a.m.)
        
        Henry’s Methods   Robbin (10/17/2010 9:38 p.m.)
        
        Obtaining her affection   Barb JA (10/18/2010 10:24 a.m.)
        
        Hope, Vanity & Selective Insensibility   Robbin (10/19/2010 12:49 p.m.)
        
        Erasing   Barb JA (10/20/2010 6:50 a.m.)
        
        History Repeats Itself   Robbin (10/22/2010 12:21 p.m.)
        
        'First knowledge' etiquette   Tom P2 (10/22/2010 6:23 p.m.)
        
        Ulterior Motives   Robbin (10/23/2010 6:02 p.m.)
        
        Correction, talk with Mary ch. 30, not 31. nfm   Barb JA (10/17/2010 10:23 a.m.)
      - It'd be more convincing if it were more general   Tom P2 (10/16/2010 9:19 p.m.)
        
        Yes, that is a good point   Robbin (10/17/2010 1:10 a.m.)
        
        Disinterested   Bridget D (10/17/2010 6:23 a.m.)
        
        Interest that does not Disgrace   Robbin (10/17/2010 5:17 p.m.)
        
        Henry's disinterest   Bridget D (10/18/2010 9:35 a.m.)
    - MP as Political Satire - First Lord of the Admiralty Tarn (10/15/2010 10:10 a.m.)
      - His Majesty's Service GinnyP (10/21/2010 5:00 p.m.)
        
        New to Pemberley? Myretta (10/21/2010 7:22 p.m.)
      - Wonderful! Robbin (10/17/2010 12:55 a.m.)
      - Secretary to the First Lord Barb JA (10/16/2010 9:37 a.m.)
      - Thank you, Tarn Carol (10/15/2010 11:25 p.m.)
      - Great stuff! Rachel G (10/15/2010 5:26 p.m.)
      - Thanks! Very illuminating. *nfm* Lisa Dalrymple (10/15/2010 3:38 p.m.)
    - Okay - a merit mark for the promotion! Rachel G (10/14/2010 10:29 a.m.)
      - I have a vast dislike to puppies   Barb JA (10/15/2010 7:11 a.m.)
        
        Henry's motives re. William's promotion.   Rachel G (10/15/2010 12:00 p.m.)
        
        Thanks for finding this additional info. nfm   Barb JA (10/16/2010 9:40 a.m.)
Thank Jane Austen! Thank Jane Austen! KatharineW (10/12/2010 5:29 p.m.)
- Grey tones Angela L (10/13/2010 3:16 p.m.)
- I agree about Henry Lisa Dalrymple (10/13/2010 12:00 p.m.)

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