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It is indeed Written by Ann2 (10/10/2008 8:08 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, What an illuminating quote!, penned by Rachel G

What I must wonder is, if their(A+F) remaining engaged would have been some sort of degradation in the eyes of elevated society (More than remove the chances of a more prosperous match)? If not, Anne should not have been forced to hurt her beloved - and herself by breaking it off.

It's certainly true, that had Wentworth never earned his prize money it would not have been a bright future. But the commitment was already a fact.
In Rae's example it seems the cautious - and more mature? - sailor had not exchanged any promises or assurances of affection with his girl.

Perhaps LR had no idea what it is like to be deeply in love? She must get rid of this immature & wreckless young nobody no matter what.

I trust she had no wish to make Anne unhappy. She probably planned to find a more established husband for her in Bath or elsewhere and counted on the old saying, the tenor of which is: *gone from sight, gone from heart*.
But it was a bit too sly for my liking to make Anne believe she could be a burden to Frederick. :{

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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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