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Declaring himself or saying anything at all Written by Laraine (9/17/2006 10:05 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, "Things are seldom what they seem, ..., penned by CarolB

As Tina points out, Edward's first words in the novel, whether my direct or indirect discourse, are "Devonshire! Are you indeed going there?"

I wouldn't expect him to declare himself in love with anyone by this early point in the novel, but to give him one speech in the first eight or more chapters, when he is introduced as a character and a love interest, in chapter 3, is not, in my humble opinion, the mark of a mature novelist.

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Edward the cipher Tina T (9/16/2006 5:48 p.m.)

Perhaps Elinor finds Edward restful Frances Anne (9/18/2006 8:05 a.m.)
Maguffin; fun for Elinor Tom P2 (9/18/2006 1:41 a.m.)
Edward is not a speaker Pennie (9/17/2006 11:31 p.m.)
Less is more TerriAnn (9/17/2006 7:19 p.m.)
The Third Person Voice James S. (9/17/2006 3:12 p.m.)
- But ... James S. (9/17/2006 4:03 p.m.)
On the contrary Anne L (9/17/2006 11:31 a.m.)
- Very true, Edward's non presence provides... Reeba (9/17/2006 11:58 a.m.)
"Things are seldom what they seem, ... CarolB (9/17/2006 12:54 a.m.)
- Edward the Silent Ashley B (9/19/2006 1:26 a.m.)
- Declaring himself or saying anything at all Laraine (9/17/2006 10:05 a.m.)
Something of both, I'd say Laraine (9/16/2006 8:53 p.m.)
- The epistolary origin Tina T (9/17/2006 10:09 a.m.)
Must agree Line (9/16/2006 8:31 p.m.)
*Edward turned hastily* Reeba (9/16/2006 6:07 p.m.)

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