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Well done, nan; very clear Written by Cathy Allen (9/12/2009 11:19 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Willoughby in action. (long), penned by nan duval

As a first-time reader (but having seen all the movie adaptations available) I was affronted by W's disparaging of Col. B, and Mrs J. and Lady M. It's my feeling that he doesn't know them well enough to be so nasty about them.

It's not as if he's only 17, as Marianne is (although a 17-year-old in JA's era was expected to be considerably more mature than a 17-year-old is expected to be now), he's a man of 25, and should act/speak with a a little more sense. But then, he seems to have no sense, as you have very ably described, thank you very much.

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Exactly formed to engage Marianne's heart? (long) Robbin (9/12/2009 12:53 a.m.)

Barton Cottage---Entrances BarbaraB (9/13/2009 2:37 p.m.)
- As we're comparing Edward and Willoughby, Anselm (9/14/2009 3:57 p.m.)
  - Heart or Manner Robbin (9/14/2009 5:34 p.m.)
    - open, affectionate manners Kathryn Ann (9/16/2009 4:55 p.m.)
  - Wow BarbaraB (9/14/2009 4:18 p.m.)
    - No "might" about it! Anselm (9/15/2009 7:20 a.m.)
      - LOL! I Know, I Know but... BarbaraB (9/15/2009 2:55 p.m.)
  - Interesting indeed. *nfm* MarianneR (9/14/2009 4:02 p.m.)
- Edward – Dazed & Confused? Robbin (9/13/2009 9:54 p.m.)
Willoughby in action. (long) nan duval (9/12/2009 5:43 p.m.)
- Inattentive & Self-Centered Robbin (9/13/2009 5:02 p.m.)
  - Queen Mab Barbara (9/13/2009 5:50 p.m.)
    - Very illuminating! *nfm* MarianneR (9/14/2009 2:41 a.m.)
    - Definitely worth it! Robbin (9/13/2009 10:05 p.m.)
- Well done, nan; very clear Cathy Allen (9/12/2009 11:19 p.m.)
- But that was Mrs. Dashwood speaking CarolTS (9/12/2009 6:19 p.m.)
- Willoughby keeps his wits about him :-) kathleen (elder) (9/12/2009 6:17 p.m.)
  - Good point! Melissa K. (9/16/2009 10:36 a.m.)
  - Good reading and also interesting that... Moni (9/13/2009 7:47 a.m.)
    - I agree, and also kathleen (elder) (9/13/2009 8:42 a.m.)
      - Mr. Impudence Robbin (9/13/2009 11:58 a.m.)
        
        Trying to Out-fox a Fox BarbaraB (9/13/2009 2:01 p.m.)
I agree, he seems to be perfect Martina C (9/12/2009 9:10 a.m.)
Does she cease to worry about the inside CarolTS (9/12/2009 1:40 a.m.)
- Judging Willoughby’s heart Robbin (9/12/2009 4:28 p.m.)
- Yes, I feel its due to Marianne's philosophy Elbè (9/12/2009 7:04 a.m.)
Strikingly alike Barbara (9/12/2009 1:20 a.m.)
- Lovers & Connoisseurs Robbin (9/12/2009 3:56 p.m.)
  - Good observation Nina RG (9/13/2009 6:22 a.m.)
    - Unwilling to awaken from her dream Robbin (9/13/2009 12:24 p.m.)

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