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Hmmm. Was it that abrupt? Written by JanELT (10/16/2008 10:15 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Abruptness of Louisa's fall, penned by Cathy Allen

I thought that Louisa was trying to get near CW, and the Lyme Leap was no different from the other times when Louisa had come up with situations to support her infatuation (which have been pointed out in another thread). Therefore I was totally not surprised when Louisa "ran up the steps to be jumped down again."

What I was surprised was how badly she was hurt. I have never been to The Cobb, so I have no idea how high up those steps were that JA described. I have no idea what kind of a fall it would have been. Anyone in the medical profession who might be able to shed some light on the fall?

Ch 12: "...she fell on the pavement on the Lower Cobb, and was taken up lifeless! There was no wound, no blood, no visible bruise; but her eyes were closed, she breathed not, her face was like death. The horror of that moment to all who stood around!"

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Abruptness of Louisa's fall Cathy Allen (10/16/2008 4:18 p.m.)

Hmmm. Was it that abrupt? JanELT (10/16/2008 10:15 p.m.)
- I've never understood this scene Martina (10/17/2008 1:54 a.m.)
  - CW and CB being paralysed MarianneR (10/17/2008 3:30 a.m.)
    - Paradigm Shift Tessa (10/17/2008 10:46 p.m.)
      - Anne´s sensible behaviour   MarianneR (10/18/2008 3:05 a.m.)
        
        Perhaps CW sensed that :-)   JanELT (10/18/2008 11:26 p.m.)
        
        Not his job to deal with casualities!!   Rae (10/19/2008 3:04 a.m.)
        
        Absolutely.   Rachel G (10/19/2008 8:25 a.m.)
        
        Louisa? Thanks. I see now the job of a Capt onboard a ship. NFM   JanELT (10/19/2008 4:46 p.m.)
        
        Aarrgh! Yes, Louisa!   Rachel G (10/19/2008 5:52 p.m.)
        
        Just call them all Sophy ;-) nfm,   Rae (10/19/2008 5:55 p.m.)
        
        Interesting thought. Thank you! *nfm*   MarianneR (10/19/2008 8:05 a.m.)
- Well, one look at the steps Nancy Ann (10/16/2008 10:42 p.m.)
  - The Cobb Cheryl (10/16/2008 10:47 p.m.)
    - Decidedly dangerous ! Mandy N (10/17/2008 3:37 p.m.)
    - Thanks Cheryl, this is a great photo! nfm (;D) Robbin (10/17/2008 11:08 a.m.)
    - Great image with all... Moni (10/17/2008 10:58 a.m.)
    - Here's some more views..... JulieW (10/17/2008 9:33 a.m.)
      - Lovely info and pictures! Thanks! (;D) nfm Robbin (10/17/2008 11:06 a.m.)
      - It's bewitchingly beautiful, isn't it?... Moni (10/17/2008 10:44 a.m.)
    - If I had been in that photo I'd have been in the lowest step! nfm Graciela (10/16/2008 10:53 p.m.)
    - Oh wow!! Love it!! Nancy Ann (10/16/2008 10:53 p.m.)
      - Granny's Teeth ;D (NFM) JodieR (10/17/2008 1:11 a.m.)
      - I agree. It looks treacherous! What was Louisa thinking! NFM JanELT (10/17/2008 12:27 a.m.)
To show the consequences of behavior LouAnn (10/16/2008 9:36 p.m.)
- I think it also reflects real life. Melissa K. (10/16/2008 9:40 p.m.)
  - Oh they do! For sure! Nancy Ann (10/18/2008 12:02 a.m.)
  - Very good points! Cathy Allen (10/17/2008 11:58 a.m.)
    - Interesting and a memento for Wentworth Ann2 (10/17/2008 6:55 p.m.)
There are some accidents Susan Elizabeth (10/16/2008 4:30 p.m.)
- Austenuations Cheryl (10/16/2008 4:58 p.m.)
  - Done! (nfm) Cathy Allen (10/16/2008 5:47 p.m.)

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