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The Deep End of the Ocean Written by JanELT (10/10/2008 1:46 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Setting us up, penned by TimLee

I see how you've made the case for LR's sensibility in advising Anne to go for stability versus visionary. I agree that the risk is great for Anne to bank her entire future on CW's yet unrealized futures. Look what happened to Poor Richard in Ch 6...

Still, in CW's own mind, he knew what he wanted and he was determined to reach it. But yes, it doesn't negate the uncertainties of life at sea, a life riskier from all angles. True to character, being headstrong and having "fearlessness of mind," CW forged ahead, seized the day, and made it home. For now...

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The Captain's Thoughts JanELT (10/9/2008 8:27 p.m.)

Setting us up TimLee (10/10/2008 1:09 p.m.)
- The Deep End of the Ocean JanELT (10/10/2008 1:46 p.m.)
  - But... Rae (10/10/2008 2:04 p.m.)
    - Is it possible Ann2 (10/10/2008 5:11 p.m.)
      - Echoing Line's post...   JanELT (10/10/2008 5:39 p.m.)
        
        Yes, all I am saying...   Rae (10/10/2008 6:00 p.m.)
        
        No alternatives except perhaps the curate...   JanELT (10/10/2008 6:10 p.m.)
        
        His uncle? Is there a reference that I miss? nfm   Graciela (10/10/2008 10:43 p.m.)
        
        I think Jan means his brother-in-law :-) (nfm)   Line (10/10/2008 10:50 p.m.)
        
        Yes, sorry. I mistyped. His sister's husband is who I meant. NFM   JanELT (10/11/2008 5:26 a.m.)
    - Gallantry... Mandy N (10/11/2008 3:46 p.m.)
Why does he propose to Anne? Martina (10/11/2008 10:56 p.m.)
- CW was 23YO and Anne was 19YO when they were engaged. JanELT (10/11/2008 11:17 p.m.)
  - Feeling himself "ill-used" by so forced a relinquishmen Martina (10/12/2008 12:02 a.m.)
    - CW's feelings Line (10/12/2008 10:39 p.m.)

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