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Husbands and wives Written by Cheryl (10/15/2011 5:03 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, who [] was suffering most, penned by Stephanie

I love this quote from ch. 7 when Charles has decided he is going to the dinner to meet Captain Wentworth:

"Husbands and wives generally understand when opposition will be vain. Mary knew, from Charles's manner of speaking, that he was quite determined on going, and that it would be of no use to tease him."

This incident in Lyme seems to be another one of those situations.

"And, in short, she said more than her husband could long withstand; and as none of the others could oppose when he gave way, there was no help for it: the change of Mary for Anne was inevitable."

Just like Mary knew it would do no good to argue with Charles in ch. 7, Charles knows it will do no good to argue with Mary in ch. 12 - regardless of what we may want. ;-)

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Henry and Emma AmyFlo (10/14/2011 11:04 a.m.)

Not completely self-sacrificing Cheryl (10/14/2011 11:26 a.m.)
- yes, she would have done it anyway AmyFlo (10/14/2011 11:56 a.m.)
- Fred, Anne and Louisa Nikki N (10/15/2011 2:30 a.m.)
Another obscure reference ... Glenn (10/14/2011 3:56 p.m.)
- surprise and vexation at the substitution Stephanie (10/14/2011 4:55 p.m.)
  - I want Charles to say, Amytat (10/14/2011 5:32 p.m.)
    - Bee-yoo-tee-full! nfm Stephanie (10/14/2011 6:17 p.m.)
  - Mary enjoys the Limelight Robbin (10/15/2011 11:38 a.m.)
    - who [] was suffering most Stephanie (10/15/2011 2:58 p.m.)
      - Husbands and wives   Cheryl (10/15/2011 5:03 p.m.)
        
        [Mary] soon grew so determined   Stephanie (10/15/2011 6:26 p.m.)
        
        Putting his foot down.   Amytat (10/16/2011 2:05 p.m.)
        
        Amen, hear-hear, and you said it, Amytat! NFM   Stephanie (10/16/2011 4:06 p.m.)

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