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Yes... but I have a problem with it Written by Laura R (9/26/2005 9:39 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, The state of matrimony, penned by Maisy

Thanks, Maisy. I'm convinced you are right that the state is matrimony, but I cannot make the sentence read that way. Shouldn't there be a word "never" in there (see my capitals)?

"... she began now to have the anxiety which borders on hopelessness for Anne's NEVER being tempted, by some man of talents and independence, to enter a state for which she held her to be peculiarly fitted by her warm affections and domestic habits."

Without the word "never" I was trying to think what other state Anne might end up in - the only one that fitted the rest of the sentence was somebody's mistress, but that didn't seem like our respectable Anne at all.

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What does Lady Russell fear? Laura R (9/22/2005 8:50 a.m.)

Unknown, unmarried, childless and unfulfilled? Chris DS (9/22/2005 9:28 a.m.)
The state of matrimony Maisy (9/22/2005 9:27 a.m.)
- Yes... but I have a problem with it Laura R (9/26/2005 9:39 a.m.)
  - Manner of speaking, writing Maisy (9/26/2005 7:27 p.m.)
- I think their financial future was secure Tracy W (9/22/2005 4:49 p.m.)
  - I am not so sure... Robbin (9/22/2005 6:33 p.m.)
    - Lady Elliot and her settlement Emmy (9/25/2005 12:36 p.m.)
      - No, I get the impression... Line (9/25/2005 8:42 p.m.)
    - Taking this to the main Persuasion board Tracy W (9/22/2005 11:35 p.m.)

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