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Mrs Croft and Anne. Written by Mandy N (10/15/2008 5:08 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Mrs Croft as a model, penned by MarianneR

Good thoughts ! Anne is evidently present in his thoughts when he specifies to his sister, Sophia the type of woman he is looking to marry; 'A strong mind, with sweetness of manner'.

Sophie Croft appears a kindly, strong minded lady. She has led a life at sea atypical of most Regency ladies and is atypical of Regency women like the Musgrove ladies, being well travelled and used to impermanent homes.
To me, an underlying theme of JA's novels appears the insecurity of married and unmarried women lacking independent fortune; perhaps Sophie Croft does defy the typical women of Regency society. Also, she and Admiral Croft appear to share one of the few happy marriages in Austen.

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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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