Don't shoot the messenger

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Don't shoot the messenger Written by Robbin (10/18/2005 4:35 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, News of the engagement, penned by Cheryl

It could be some or all of the reasons listed in this thread. I will add one more to choose from: Perhaps Anne did not wish to be bearer of good or bad tidings.

If Mary was wrong and Captain Wentworth and Louisa were going to get married then Anne would have passed on bad information and perhaps caused some concern.

Perhaps Anne felt it was inappropriate to ask a question of a personal nature about her brother. We know Anne and Captain Wentworth have a past but the Crofts do not.

The Crofts could have been disappointed or shocked to learn Louisa defected to another Captain and might become very concerned for Captain Wentworth. If he had not informed them himself they would not know how he feels.

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News of the engagement Cheryl (10/17/2005 11:33 p.m.)

I think she was hoping that Kara M. (10/19/2005 2:28 p.m.)
Don't shoot the messenger Robbin (10/18/2005 4:35 p.m.)
It wasn't quite official Jenny Allan (10/18/2005 12:33 p.m.)
- They had Mr. Musgrove's consent Barbara (10/18/2005 1:49 p.m.)
the news Emmeline (10/18/2005 6:13 a.m.)
How often has she spoken to them? Barbara (10/18/2005 12:03 a.m.)
- Speaking of it Cheryl (10/18/2005 3:17 p.m.)
  - Embarrassment Barbara (10/18/2005 3:52 p.m.)
- Yes, I think so too Ramya (10/18/2005 2:33 a.m.)
  - A powerful subject, in which she has SO MUCH interest Margaret 7 (10/19/2005 9:20 p.m.)
    - Good point. She doesn't want to tip her hand. Jenny Allan (10/20/2005 11:52 a.m.)
      - Yes, I wonder how "oblivious" Adm. Croft is, too nfm Margaret 7 (10/20/2005 9:27 p.m.)

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