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Allenham... Written by MarianneR (9/16/2009 3:13 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, I think you're closer, although, penned by Diane DeS

In ch.9, shortly before Willoughby is introduced to the Dashwoods (and to the reader), we read the following: About a mile and a half from the cottage, along the narrow winding valley of Allenham, ... the girls had, in one of their earliest walks, discovered an ancient respectable-looking mansion, which, by reminding them a little of Norland, interested their imagination,

From that I gather that Allenham in fact was an attraction at least for the Dashwood girls. It must have been large and pretty enough to remind them of Norland. Remember that this discovery is made before they made the acquaintance of Willoughby and by the girls it is indicated that even sensible Elinor was of that opinion.

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What's in a name? Rachel G (9/14/2009 6:50 p.m.)

Shows Marianne's devotion Julia Catherine (9/15/2009 11:11 a.m.)
- It might be to tell us... Reeba (9/15/2009 5:27 p.m.)
  - I think you're closer, although Diane DeS (9/15/2009 6:47 p.m.)
    - Allenham... MarianneR (9/16/2009 3:13 a.m.)
Perhaps MarianneR (9/15/2009 2:43 a.m.)
could it be... Leah Noel (9/14/2009 8:00 p.m.)
- What has Mrs. Smith's last name to do Graciela (9/14/2009 11:07 p.m.)
  - The distinction would be Jane Austen's Leah Noel (9/15/2009 6:29 a.m.)

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