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I wonder which of us has misunderstood? Written by gianni (3/25/2009 1:49 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Well said! But... Henry's not perfect? =(, penned by Ellen M

"If the effect of his behaviour does not justify him with you, we had better not seek after the cause.”

I always understood this to mean that Henry had already understood Isabella's character, and was expecting a breakup which, while temporarily painful to James, was ultimately to his great benefit. I think he understood Frederick quite well, and, approving or not, saw the ultimate benefit of this particular adventure.

Otherwise, I align quite well with your points.

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Ch.27: A line that rubs me the wrong way Line (3/24/2009 9:49 a.m.)

Your point is valid, imo--- BarbaraB (3/25/2009 12:08 a.m.)
- Well said! But... Henry's not perfect? =( Ellen M (3/25/2009 12:32 a.m.)
  - You're right JoAnn (3/26/2009 12:58 a.m.)
  - Henry must balance truth with familial fealty. Adrian (3/25/2009 6:57 p.m.)
    - Truth... BarbaraB (3/25/2009 11:25 p.m.)
      - Ah, but neutrality wouldn't be honesty either IMHO nfm Ellen M (3/26/2009 10:14 a.m.)
        
        Not sure... BarbaraB (3/26/2009 4:02 p.m.)
  - Yes, I thought Henry was supposed to be... Line (3/25/2009 9:16 a.m.)
    - Thank you very much for this thread, Line Ellen M (3/25/2009 11:18 a.m.)
      - The whole family dynamic revealed here and elsewhere... Delories (3/25/2009 1:49 p.m.)
      - good discussion   Karen G (3/25/2009 12:59 p.m.)
        
        Well Said nfm   BarbaraB (3/26/2009 4:29 p.m.)
        
        Glad you both enjoyed it! :-)   Line (3/25/2009 10:42 p.m.)
  - I wonder which of us has misunderstood? gianni (3/25/2009 1:49 a.m.)
another possibility TimLee (3/24/2009 9:57 a.m.)
- That's just what I mean, unfortunately Line (3/24/2009 10:31 a.m.)
  - Predictability Tom P2 (3/24/2009 7:45 p.m.)
    - Thanks for trying, Tom, but... Line (3/24/2009 7:54 p.m.)
  - In defense of the Captain Siobhan (3/24/2009 12:26 p.m.)
    - Sorry, Siobhan, your explanation... Line (3/24/2009 7:29 p.m.)
  - I took it to mean Lynn (3/24/2009 11:01 a.m.)
    - Right, I don't think he'd give her the time of day ... TimLee (3/24/2009 11:25 a.m.)
      - To Lynn and TimLee   Line (3/24/2009 7:48 p.m.)
        
        He is probably not looking for a wife, though.   Lynn (3/25/2009 7:46 a.m.)
        
        Response to all of Line's responses   Ellen M (3/24/2009 10:57 p.m.)
        
        Much agreement:   nan duval (3/25/2009 8:52 p.m.)
        
        To Ellen and Lynn   Line (3/25/2009 9:33 a.m.)
      - Don't ask?!? My goodness, how teasing! nfm Ellen M (3/24/2009 5:22 p.m.)

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