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I like your analogy... Written by Rachel G (10/9/2008 12:41 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, What I find interesting, penned by LeeAnne

... with the hopeful Hollywood actor. At least his hypothetical spouse would be able to earn a living, and they would be able to delay childbearing until they could support a family. Some things have definitely changed for the better!

I agree that LR thought Anne could do "better". Since it was customary for the eldest daughter to marry first, perhaps it wasn't obvious by then that Sir Walter would do absolutely nothing to enable Anne to socialise and meet suitable young men. I also wonder whether LR hoped that the visit to Bath would produce some likely suitors, but I guess it was much too soon after the break-up for a second attachment to be a possibility, (if it ever was).

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Persuading Anne – was Lady Russell right? (long) Rachel G (10/9/2008 7:00 a.m.)

Was she right? Rae (10/9/2008 6:53 p.m.)
- What an illuminating quote! Rachel G (10/10/2008 4:28 a.m.)
  - It is indeed Ann2 (10/10/2008 8:08 a.m.)
- In defense of Wentworth :-) JanELT (10/9/2008 7:57 p.m.)
  - In defense of both ;-) Jace (10/10/2008 10:44 a.m.)
    - All we know about him... Rae (10/10/2008 10:55 a.m.)
      - I hope I didn't jump the gun! :) Jace (10/10/2008 11:46 a.m.)
  - He "knew" he'd be lucky. Julie P. (10/10/2008 6:54 a.m.)
  - Good argument! ;-) (nfm) Moni (10/10/2008 6:06 a.m.)
The older I get... Julie P. (10/9/2008 3:30 p.m.)
I agree as well Patricia P (10/9/2008 1:02 p.m.)
- Right to feel concern. Mandy N (10/9/2008 2:43 p.m.)
- Very well said, thank you Patricia P Cathy Allen (10/9/2008 1:41 p.m.)
IMO, she saw her actions as being right... Moni (10/9/2008 9:26 a.m.)
- What price would that be? JanELT (10/9/2008 5:02 p.m.)
  - Read on! Some thoughts... Moni (10/10/2008 3:00 a.m.)
  - Not exactly Line (10/9/2008 5:46 p.m.)
    - Self sacrifice... Moni (10/10/2008 3:07 a.m.)
      - A risk to Frederick CarolTS (10/10/2008 10:50 a.m.)
What I find interesting LeeAnne (10/9/2008 8:39 a.m.)
- Lack of resolution... Moni (10/10/2008 6:03 a.m.)
- I like your analogy... Rachel G (10/9/2008 12:41 p.m.)
- And hindsight is 20/20 Jean B (10/9/2008 11:59 a.m.)
  - A long engagement was not available Susan L (10/14/2008 9:19 p.m.)
    - Can you link the post, please? I can't find it. Thanks. NFM JanELT (10/14/2008 9:39 p.m.)
      - The post is below Susan L (10/16/2008 1:39 a.m.)
- I am now persuaded Delories (10/9/2008 11:41 a.m.)
I agree with you Martina (10/9/2008 8:14 a.m.)

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