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Elinor's wish to get away from Norland Written by Barbara (9/18/2006 1:59 a.m.)

This struck me on this read--and I never really noticed this line before. At the end of Ch. 4, as they are making arrangements to accept Barton Cottage, we read:

"Elinor had always thought it would be more prudent for them to settle at some distance from Norland than immediately amongst their present acquaintance."

But we also learn that this move to Devonshire is "a removal from the vicinity of Norland beyond her wishes".

This leaves me to wonder exactly what Elinor wanted in terms of distance away from Norland and what it was that she thought imprudent about staying there. Any thoughts?

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Elinor's wish to get away from Norland Barbara (9/18/2006 1:59 a.m.)

leaving Norland Tina T (9/18/2006 2:26 a.m.)
- Agreed Pennie (9/18/2006 2:29 a.m.)
  - Pecuniary Concerns TerriAnn (9/18/2006 3:13 a.m.)
  - 'Some distance' Mandy N (9/18/2006 5:40 a.m.)
    - I think this means... Julianne E. (9/18/2006 6:25 a.m.)
      - Possibly but,   Mandy N (9/18/2006 10:20 a.m.)
        
        One thing against   Robbin (9/18/2006 11:12 a.m.)
        
        The recipient paid the postage, I think   Tracy W (9/18/2006 5:10 p.m.)
        
        Excellent point...   Robbin (9/18/2006 5:15 p.m.)
        
        Mrs Dashwood's letter.   Mandy N (9/18/2006 9:18 p.m.)
        
        Who's to pay for all this paper? Fanny?? nfm   Tom P2 (9/20/2006 4:01 a.m.)
        
        What ! Fanny wouldn't give them any paper.   Mandy N (9/20/2006 5:13 a.m.)
        
        Explanation of previous en eff em   Tom P2 (9/20/2006 5:43 a.m.)
    - Both Letters TerriAnn (9/18/2006 7:33 a.m.)
      - 2 letters teri-mc (9/18/2006 4:13 p.m.)
Her attitude might have changed too Laraine (9/18/2006 8:47 a.m.)

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