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Not exactly Written by Line (10/9/2008 5:46 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, What price would that be?, penned by JanELT

But it was not a merely selfish caution, under which [Anne] acted, in putting an end to [the engagement]. Had she not imagined herself consulting *his* good, even more than her own, she could hardly have given him up. The belief of being prudent, and self-denying principally for *his* advantage, was her chief consolation. (ch.4) (my emphasis)

So, Lady Russell's arguments eventually convinced Anne that it was better for *CW's* sake not to saddle him with a wife when he was still making his way in his career. She didn't do it so much for herself.

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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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