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I laughed when I read this passage Written by Laurel (9/23/2006 9:22 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, The hero of her favourite story, penned by Barbara

I don't think that JA is "practically gushing" here, I think she *is* gushing. This is one of the most vibrant and descriptive passages I think we ever read about a person in one of the novels, and it certainly juxtaposes Willoughby with poor Colonel Brandon. (And I wonder what might have happened if the Colonel had been on that hill rather than Willoughby.) JA is setting up Willoughby to be the ideal suitor for Marianne, both in her eyes and her family's.

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The hero of her favourite story Barbara (9/23/2006 12:30 a.m.)

I laughed when I read this passage Laurel (9/23/2006 9:22 a.m.)
Wow, probably JeannetteF (9/23/2006 2:01 a.m.)
- Marianne's preserver - enter Willoughby! Lovely passage. Reeba (9/23/2006 10:57 a.m.)
  - Saying what Marianne wants to hear Pennie (9/29/2006 12:28 a.m.)
  - Marieanne's admirer. :) Mandy N (9/27/2006 12:02 p.m.)
  - "Reading Willoughby" Maisy (9/25/2006 6:34 a.m.)
    - Me too Melissa (9/25/2006 6:37 a.m.)
  - LOL....Too True BarbaraB (9/23/2006 11:44 a.m.)
    - The white steed--and Adonis in hunting gear! Barbara (9/23/2006 5:13 p.m.)
      - Most amusing :) thanks for sharing! *nfm Therése (9/24/2006 4:56 a.m.)
      - Wow... BarbaraB (9/23/2006 5:55 p.m.)
      - "Margaret squeals" Mary Anne (9/23/2006 5:37 p.m.)

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