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the ring Written by Bridget D (9/20/2009 8:47 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Ch. 17 - 19. I smell a rat!, penned by Rachel G

I think I agree with this. I suppose it is down to JA's relative inexperience at the time... the "plot" requires for Elinor to see the ring and wonder whose hair it is....but it is implausible. It seems unlikely that Edward would be keen to wear a ring with Fanny's hair in it. And if it is Lucy's, given that he's not really all that keen on marrying her and their engagement is a secret, why would he keep on wearing the ring when she is not around to make sure that he does? Surely even if she "compelled" him to wear it when he is with her, he would take it off when he gets out of her reach? And I agree that it seems a bit "off" that Elinor should think it is HER hair? Would someone as gentlemanly as Edward have bribed a servant to get some of El's hair? How would say a maid have done it anyway, cut off a lock while Elinor was asleep?

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I like Edward! Barb JA (9/19/2009 10:29 a.m.)

Mrs. Dashwood and Edward Carol J. (9/27/2009 4:50 p.m.)
Spirited Edward Robbin (9/20/2009 3:35 p.m.)
- Edward baiting Marianne? Carol J. (9/27/2009 4:40 p.m.)
  - It was kindly meant Robbin (9/28/2009 12:12 p.m.)
- Agree maud l (9/21/2009 3:07 a.m.)
getting a little tired of Edward Heather Leigh (9/19/2009 3:28 p.m.)
- Self inferiority. Lex (9/20/2009 2:59 a.m.)
- He's similar in this way to Darcy then except... Trish W. (9/19/2009 8:21 p.m.)
- I agree about.. Reeba (9/19/2009 4:40 p.m.)
  - "fond of low company" Heather Leigh (9/19/2009 7:46 p.m.)
    - A Loser Robbin (9/20/2009 10:15 p.m.)
    - "low company" Reeba (9/20/2009 2:28 p.m.)
But what's wrong with him? :-) kathleen (elder) (9/19/2009 2:25 p.m.)
- Ch. 17 - 19. I smell a rat! Rachel G (9/19/2009 8:13 p.m.)
  - the ring Bridget D (9/20/2009 8:47 a.m.)
    - Obtaining Hair Robbin (9/20/2009 12:20 p.m.)
      - Elinor's hair Bridget D (9/21/2009 7:25 a.m.)
        
        My problem with Edward promising wear the ring kathleen (elder) (9/21/2009 8:12 a.m.)
      - Elinor's confidence Karen G. (9/20/2009 9:35 p.m.)
      - Good Point nfm BarbaraB (9/20/2009 12:23 p.m.)
    - Maybe Edward is trying to keep himself "safe" kathleen (elder) (9/20/2009 9:11 a.m.)
      - Maybe he's trying nan duval (9/20/2009 6:33 p.m.)
        
        All very plausible Barb JA (9/21/2009 12:23 p.m.)
      - When Lucy gave it to him Barbara (9/20/2009 10:57 a.m.)
- I Found This Passage Interesting Too maud l (9/19/2009 5:26 p.m.)
  - I Agree BarbaraB (9/19/2009 6:15 p.m.)
    - Is this the Elinor we know? Melissa K. (9/19/2009 6:59 p.m.)

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