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Mrs Croft as a model Written by MarianneR (10/15/2008 3:23 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, The Crofts, penned by Rae

I was already wondering why Mrs Croft is so thoroughly described in ch.6.We read of her bright dark eyes and good teeth as well as her open and decided manners. But you are right - when looking for a wife FW will always have had his sister in mind. (I realize such a tendency with several men even today!)Now the detailed description makes sense to me.

Can we say that Mrs. Croft was an atypical Regency woman? After all she seemed to be the one in control of the gig instead of the Admiral and she wasn´t complicated at all concerning missing comforts on board any ship.

But atpyical or not - I do love her and I hope Anne will grow into her example!

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I just love the Crofts! JoAnn (10/15/2008 1:40 p.m.)

General guidance of their affairs... Moni (10/16/2008 3:14 a.m.)
- The Crofts' marriage seems to be a true partnership Cathy Allen (10/16/2008 11:16 a.m.)
  - Lack of experience... Mandy N (10/16/2008 1:50 p.m.)
The Crofts Rae (10/15/2008 2:03 p.m.)
- Glad to hear this... Moni (10/17/2008 11:44 a.m.)
- The Crofts Marriage Tessa (10/17/2008 11:31 a.m.)
  - There is a view... Rae (10/17/2008 11:45 a.m.)
    - Oh, that´s interesting! MarianneR (10/17/2008 11:55 a.m.)
      - Non linear re-reading   Martina (10/17/2008 1:54 p.m.)
        
        'in consequence of the action off St. Domingo'   Rae (10/17/2008 3:06 p.m.)
        
        Sorry, the last part of your timeline doesn't quite work :-)   Line (10/17/2008 3:01 p.m.)
        
        Missed Trafalger and the 15 year bit   Martina (10/18/2008 12:16 a.m.)
        
        Probably eleven or twelve years   Rae (10/18/2008 5:16 a.m.)
        
        11 or 12??? I thought it was 14!   Line (10/18/2008 9:59 a.m.)
        
        JA's brothers Frank and Charles go to the Royal Naval Academy   Graciela (10/20/2008 1:26 a.m.)
        
        Oh and...   Rae (10/18/2008 5:47 a.m.)
        
        Not battered here!   Robbin (10/18/2008 8:29 a.m.)
        
        Thank you again for the wealth of knowledge. *nfm*   Martina (10/18/2008 11:28 a.m.)
        
        Jinx, Line ;-) nfm   Rae (10/17/2008 3:07 p.m.)
- Mrs Croft as a model MarianneR (10/15/2008 3:23 p.m.)
  - I like her too, and yet... Moni (10/16/2008 3:01 a.m.)
    - Agree with you. *nfm* MarianneR (10/16/2008 3:15 a.m.)
  - Mrs Croft and Anne. Mandy N (10/15/2008 5:08 p.m.)
    - Happy marriages MarianneR (10/16/2008 2:42 a.m.)
      - Other happy couples JoAnn (10/16/2008 12:48 p.m.)
        
        You are right, MarianneR (10/16/2008 2:52 p.m.)

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