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The Dashwood women accepted Willoughby Written by kathleen (elder) (9/14/2009 2:23 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Where did things start to go wrong?, penned by Karen G

at face value: because he was handsome, because he was outgoing, because he was fun to be around, because he had an open (or seemingly open) personality, and because he seemed to like Marianne (who clearly took a fancy to him). In short, here was an attractive man who seemed to like them, and even Elinor is attracted to him.

Sir John doesn't seem to know much about Willoughby's character, though he knows of no specific evils. And Mrs Dashwood trusts to appearances enough not to check into Willoughby's background -- his history in either Somersetshire or London might be useful here.

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Where did things start to go wrong? Karen G (9/14/2009 2:13 p.m.)

Something wrong from his first visit Robbin (9/15/2009 12:22 p.m.)
- Another Clue BarbaraB (9/15/2009 3:55 p.m.)
  - Jennings Daily News- LOL! nfm Barb JA (9/16/2009 10:19 a.m.)
- Poverty and horses Barbara (9/15/2009 1:42 p.m.)
  - Horses Aruna (9/15/2009 9:58 p.m.)
    - But would she still admire him...? Barbara (9/16/2009 1:00 a.m.)
Chapter 11, paragraph 5 .... Rachel G (9/14/2009 3:28 p.m.)
- Yet, Karen G (9/14/2009 4:22 p.m.)
  - Should we be worried given Willoughby's age? kathleen (elder) (9/14/2009 4:34 p.m.)
    - Twenty-five Karen G. (9/15/2009 11:57 p.m.)
      - being 25... Leah Noel (9/16/2009 1:13 p.m.)
        
        Excellent point! nfm Melissa K. (9/16/2009 4:33 p.m.)
    - Allenham Rachel G (9/14/2009 4:59 p.m.)
      - 20/20 hindsight   Karen G. (9/15/2009 11:55 p.m.)
        
        I agree about hindsight   Barb JA (9/16/2009 8:21 a.m.)
        
        On first read, I was too annoyed w/ Marianne   kathleen (elder) (9/16/2009 5:27 a.m.)
        
        me, too   Karen G (9/16/2009 10:53 a.m.)
- Willoughby and Wentworth Heather Leigh (9/14/2009 4:16 p.m.)
- Seasons Barbara (9/14/2009 3:35 p.m.)
Back in Ch. 13 Barbara (9/14/2009 2:36 p.m.)
The Dashwood women accepted Willoughby kathleen (elder) (9/14/2009 2:23 p.m.)
- Not only at face value Outi (9/15/2009 2:57 a.m.)
  - Does Sir John know about Willoughby's family kathleen (elder) (9/15/2009 5:22 a.m.)
    - Sir John gives some information Outi (9/15/2009 1:27 p.m.)
      - And Outi (9/15/2009 1:55 p.m.)
        
        I agree that Sir John had nothing negative to say kathleen (elder) (9/15/2009 2:56 p.m.)
    - He knows Willoughby usually sleeps in until noon Barbara (9/15/2009 1:21 p.m.)
      - Tendency towards dissipation   Robbin (9/17/2009 5:40 p.m.)
        
        8 is not his usual time   Barbara (9/17/2009 5:51 p.m.)
        
        Up at 8 a.m.   Carol J. (9/20/2009 5:18 p.m.)
        
        But it was also very out of the ordinary for him (nfm)   Barbara (9/20/2009 7:13 p.m.)
        
        Thanks, I see now! (:D) nfm   Robbin (9/17/2009 6:22 p.m.)
    - Best little dog Barb JA (9/15/2009 8:36 a.m.)

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