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Anne's appearance Written by Cheryl (9/19/2005 10:49 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Oh how Jane works us..., penned by Candace

Yes, it's quite brilliant, isn't it, how JA deliberately downplays Anne - just as her family does - good point, Margaret!

Anne doesn't even speak until Ch. 3 and then, it is in defense of the Navy. hmmmm...

Here Anne spoke --
"The navy, I think, who have done so much for us, have at least an equal claim with any other set of men, for all the comforts and all the privileges which any home can give. Sailors work hard enough for their comforts, we must all allow."

But you're right, Candace - that last sentence in the chapter -
"a few months more, and , perhaps, may be walking here." - is just heartbreaking, isn't it? And so tantalizing! Who is "he"? You must turn the page to find out! She's a cagey one, that Jane. ;-)

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Anne barely mentioned Margaret H (9/19/2005 9:50 a.m.)

Perhaps Anne Elliot was named for her godmother Frances Anne (9/19/2005 4:47 p.m.)
All the 'Marys and Elizabeths' Barbara (9/19/2005 3:47 p.m.)
- Anne was the name of a ruling queen Tracy W (9/19/2005 6:40 p.m.)
- Do we know... Ann2 (9/19/2005 4:33 p.m.)
  - That could well be Barbara (9/19/2005 6:18 p.m.)
I noticed this as well... Jessica Michelle (9/19/2005 11:45 a.m.)
Oh how Jane works us... Candace (9/19/2005 10:24 a.m.)
- And that last sentence has added poignancy Rebecca Mog (9/20/2005 7:00 a.m.)
- Anne's appearance Cheryl (9/19/2005 10:49 a.m.)
  - Good thing that we didn't end at chapter 3 then...(nfm) LissaB (9/19/2005 12:00 p.m.)

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