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John's change of heart Written by Carol J. (9/6/2009 4:54 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Is Ch.2 for real?, penned by Anselm

At the end of chapter 2, we read after the conversation(s) between John and Fanny,

"This argument was irresistible. It gave to his intentions whatever of decision was wanting before..."

I interpreted this to mean that the original sum of 3000 pounds was the result of John's feeling duty-bound for the sake of appearances, but that his selfish nature responded to the arguments Fanny came up with, and he glady seized upon them as justification for giving his sisters nothing--which had been his original intent if the truth were told.

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Is Ch.2 for real? Anselm (9/6/2009 1:51 p.m.)

At auction in Chapter 2 (long--sorry!) Ivonne (9/7/2009 2:01 p.m.)
- I always thought the foot wasn't hers to put down. Anselm (9/9/2009 4:54 a.m.)
  - Missing something...? Rachel G (9/9/2009 8:37 a.m.)
    - Yes, but... Anselm (9/9/2009 11:42 a.m.)
      - Addictive cycle of self indulgence and pride   Karen G (9/9/2009 1:59 p.m.)
        
        Good analysis!   Rachel G (9/9/2009 3:01 p.m.)
        
        A tongue-in-cheek response   Anselm (9/10/2009 11:06 a.m.)
        
        Watch closely...   Rachel G (9/10/2009 2:28 p.m.)
- Subtle Manipulation? Caroline (9/7/2009 10:43 p.m.)
  - thanks, everyone, for the helpful input! (nfm) Ivonne (9/8/2009 6:21 p.m.)
- Fanny the wheedler: how methodical and assertive is she really? Tom P2 (9/7/2009 8:24 p.m.)
- Delicious Chapter 2 RobinJ (9/7/2009 7:15 p.m.)
- Domestic Tranquility Robbin (9/7/2009 5:55 p.m.)
  - I am guilty of this Gina Marie (9/9/2009 7:19 a.m.)
- Helpful analysis Suzanne K (9/7/2009 5:45 p.m.)
Something I noticed in Chapter 2... Melissa K. (9/7/2009 12:07 p.m.)
Fanny amazes me; I thought I was queen of the rationalizers! Cathy Allen (9/6/2009 11:03 p.m.)
- Exaggerations & contradictions kathleen (elder) (9/7/2009 7:31 a.m.)
  - John is worse than Fanny IMHO Anselm (9/7/2009 9:51 a.m.)
    - John's promise Carol J. (9/7/2009 11:40 a.m.)
      - But did it prompt him to act? Barb JA (9/7/2009 12:09 p.m.)
        
        True BarbaraB (9/7/2009 12:58 p.m.)
    - Hear, hear! Barb JA (9/7/2009 10:49 a.m.)
      - Awesome comparison! CarolTS (9/7/2009 1:30 p.m.)
However it came about . . . Mary Anne (9/6/2009 5:51 p.m.)
John's change of heart Carol J. (9/6/2009 4:54 p.m.)
- And the truth was told when Mrs Dashwood was about to leave... janelt (9/7/2009 11:31 p.m.)
  - The Promise BarbaraB (9/8/2009 11:24 a.m.)
    - Given John Dashwood's nan duval (9/8/2009 8:41 p.m.)
      - ROFL!!! (NFM) janelt (9/8/2009 9:48 p.m.)
      - That's a good one too! nfm BarbaraB (9/8/2009 9:26 p.m.)
- I agree Nina RG (9/7/2009 8:02 a.m.)
John's sensibility and Fanny's sense... janelt (9/6/2009 4:06 p.m.)

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