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These are Sir Walter's thoughs on the Musgroves: Written by Graciela (10/4/2011 12:27 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Lady Russell in the middle, penned by Kevin S.

All equality of alliance must rest with Elizabeth, for Mary had merely connected herself with an old country family of respectability and large fortune, and had therefore given all the honour, and received none: Elizabeth would, one day or other, marry suitably. (Ch. 1; JA's emphasis)

So Mary married well, but it was not a great alliance (in Sir Walter's eyes).

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Chapter Four and Lady Russell Adele W (10/3/2011 10:47 p.m.)

I too tend to dislike Lady Russell... LisaAnne (10/4/2011 11:22 a.m.)
- The downside of the engagement to FW Louise H (10/4/2011 3:28 p.m.)
  - What Lady Russell might have feared. Graciela (10/6/2011 2:46 p.m.)
  - Why couldn't Frederick wait? Rachel G (10/4/2011 6:26 p.m.)
  - A very good point. Debra R (10/4/2011 4:08 p.m.)
    - being prudent, and self-denying principally for [him] Stephanie (10/4/2011 5:56 p.m.)
      - Because she would hold him back? Louise H (10/4/2011 8:36 p.m.)
- to dispel the agitation of the idea Stephanie (10/4/2011 11:58 a.m.)
  - Fabulous point! LisaAnne (10/4/2011 2:29 p.m.)
Lady Russell and Capt Wentworth Nikki N (10/4/2011 2:56 a.m.)
- No taste for wit Cheryl (10/4/2011 10:57 a.m.)
  - Maybe I'm reading more into the comments... gianni (10/6/2011 3:09 a.m.)
    - Negativity or neutrality? Rachel G (10/6/2011 3:44 a.m.)
      - Agree nfm BarbaraB (10/6/2011 9:00 a.m.)
  - Perhaps her husband was serious? kathleen (elder) (10/4/2011 5:03 p.m.)
  - Perhaps she's just solid and serious? Debra R (10/4/2011 1:58 p.m.)
    - Very true. Adele W (10/4/2011 2:02 p.m.)
      - Very difficult! Erica M. (10/4/2011 3:14 p.m.)
        
        Anne in society Nikki N (10/5/2011 4:47 a.m.)
  - I thought that too... Adele W (10/4/2011 11:11 a.m.)
    - What would Anne think? Robbin (10/4/2011 1:48 p.m.)
      - Good point -- it's rather unlikely then. (nfm) Adele W (10/4/2011 1:55 p.m.)
    - I'm not sure Jean B (10/4/2011 1:34 p.m.)
Lady Russell in the middle Kevin S. (10/3/2011 11:57 p.m.)
- These are Sir Walter's thoughs on the Musgroves: Graciela (10/4/2011 12:27 a.m.)
- Mea culpa Kevin S. (10/4/2011 12:22 a.m.)
  - The Musgrove's rank Cheryl (10/4/2011 10:54 a.m.)
  - Very well thought-out interpretations of Lady Russell here.. jeffrey (10/4/2011 9:28 a.m.)
    - And yet Kathryn Ann (10/7/2011 12:34 a.m.)
      - But that's not the meaning... gianni (10/7/2011 4:10 a.m.)
      - talents and independence Nikki N (10/7/2011 2:22 a.m.)

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