And how would she know if he was married?

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And how would she know if he was married? Written by Anna Ruby (10/8/2008 6:15 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, An enduring aspect..., penned by Mandy N

I have been struck by this passage as well. I think it is Anne's hope speaking here.

But then *why* has she no reason to believe him married? Is it because she thinks (hopes) him still in love with her? Or would she expect the news of his marriage to reach her somehow?

When Mrs Croft tells her that one of her brothers is married (ch.6) Anne at first thinks she's referring to Frederick. So, he possibily might have married without her having heard a word of it. Navy lists didn't give informations about the officers' private lives.
Would she expect to read it in the newspaper?
Even supposing Sir Walter and Elizabeth to hear about Frederick's (hypothetical) marriage during their stay in town, I wouldn't expect them to report the news to Anne.

What are your thoughts?
He ought not, he does not

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Constancy? Kathryn M (10/7/2008 8:01 p.m.)

In favor of his constancy Robbin (10/8/2008 8:15 a.m.)
An enduring aspect... Mandy N (10/7/2008 10:22 p.m.)
- And how would she know if he was married? Anna Ruby (10/8/2008 6:15 a.m.)
  - The Naval Chronicle Rae (10/8/2008 1:38 p.m.)
    - Here's a link JulieW (10/8/2008 1:57 p.m.)
  - Ah, but the Navy List would provide clues Martina (10/8/2008 10:00 a.m.)
    - The things you mention... Rae (10/8/2008 3:37 p.m.)
    - Good thoughts Martina and Mandy, I am now persuaded *nfm* Anna Ruby (10/8/2008 10:15 a.m.)
  - Some thoughts ... Mandy N (10/8/2008 9:58 a.m.)
    - More thoughts on how Anne would know if CW was married Line (10/8/2008 5:50 p.m.)
      - I've read a fair few JulieW (10/9/2008 4:46 a.m.)
        
        Thanks, Julie - so my theory doesn't... Line (10/9/2008 10:03 a.m.)

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