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Benwick suicide? Written by Cheryl (10/5/2005 2:52 a.m.)

This bit really struck me this time, I don't think I ever really noticed it before. Captain Wentworth really went to almost heroic lengths to be with Captain Benwick to break the news of Fanny's death and to help get him through it.

"...travelled night and day till he got to Portsmouth, rowed off to the Grappler that instant, and never left the poor fellow for a week. That's what he did, and nobody else could have saved poor James." (ch 12)

That last sentence is what caught me: "nobody else could have saved poor James." Saved him from what? An attempted suicide? Or just in general saved him from being all alone in the depths of despair?

But, what a great testament to friendship this little story is. A person who counted Frederick Wentworth his friend had someone he could rely on. I know Anne is the kind of person who would take joy in this knowledge, but it must have been a bittersweet joy, for she once had that kind of friendship with him, and now does not.

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Benwick suicide? Cheryl (10/5/2005 2:52 a.m.)

Is Capt. Benwick the only Rebecca Mog (10/9/2005 5:52 a.m.)
- Deaths Barbara (10/9/2005 1:57 p.m.)
The Giaour Barbara (10/6/2005 4:43 p.m.)
- Excellent scholarship! More on Anne's romantic streak JennyAllan (10/8/2005 6:52 p.m.)
- Oh my! I agree, more prose please! : ) Thanks Robbin (10/7/2005 5:17 a.m.)
- But how is it pronounced?! (nfm) Lia (10/6/2005 11:48 p.m.)
  - It's an inside joke Barbara (10/7/2005 12:11 a.m.)
- Wow, Thanks Barbara! Jen N. (10/6/2005 9:30 p.m.)
- Was not this poem mentioned... Maisy (10/6/2005 5:07 p.m.)
My Thoughts on the Captain BarbaraB (10/5/2005 10:53 p.m.)
I think maybe "died of a broken heart" Tracy W (10/5/2005 6:21 p.m.)
I wonder what they talked about? Jenny Allan (10/5/2005 4:13 p.m.)
- That is an interesting question. Robbin (10/5/2005 5:24 p.m.)
I've always loved this story Joan Ellen (10/5/2005 12:15 p.m.)
- Yes, what if his leave had not been granted? Maisy (10/5/2005 3:26 p.m.)
  - Why would his leave have been denied? Kara M (10/5/2005 3:52 p.m.)
    - I don't know for sure... Kim in AK (10/5/2005 8:02 p.m.)
    - I have no idea, but... Joan Ellen (10/5/2005 4:13 p.m.)
    - Red tape? -nfm- Maisy (10/5/2005 4:03 p.m.)
      - Great risk for a friend Margaret 7 (10/5/2005 6:25 p.m.)
        
        You are right… Robbin (10/5/2005 6:55 p.m.)
      - Quick question -   Nicki (10/5/2005 6:14 p.m.)
        
        Red tape means bureaucracy   Tracy W (10/5/2005 6:44 p.m.)
        
        I see - thanks! (nfm)   Nicki (10/6/2005 12:28 p.m.)
  - Psychic Connection Heather Renee (10/5/2005 3:37 p.m.)
    - I agree, with Maisy, Heather Renee, and Lady R Delories (10/5/2005 3:53 p.m.)
I thought of that too. (nfm) Emmeline (10/5/2005 6:24 a.m.)
I thought exactly the same Ramya (10/5/2005 4:40 a.m.)
- CW was a steadfast friend. I agree that it must have Annette J. (10/5/2005 4:52 a.m.)
  - I don't know that it turns LR's earlier view "on its head&qu Delories (10/5/2005 8:54 a.m.)
    - LR was right Heather Renee (10/5/2005 3:33 p.m.)
      - Taking calculated risks vs. leaving nothing to chance Liza G. (10/5/2005 6:32 p.m.)
      - Would not have married until had fortune Tracy W (10/5/2005 6:01 p.m.)
        
        Yes, however, Kim in AK (10/5/2005 8:16 p.m.)

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