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Lucy's other purpose; Edward's intelligence Written by Tom P2 (9/20/2009 5:46 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Her purpose in coming to Barton was to warn Elinor, penned by Barbara

I find this part of the story less clear-cut.

There are at least two sufficient explanations for Lucy's coming to Barton. One is as you mentioned, that Elinor is a target. Another explanation is that the Misses Steele like getting invited about and ingratiating themselves to people, and once Edward finished his visit at Longstaple, they returned to doing their 'Lifestyles of the Rich and Titled' thing. (Ch22: her attentions, her assiduities, her flatteries at the Park)

If Edward's intelligent enough to keep his hair ring out of the Dashwoods' sight (if not honour-bound to wear it), it's odd that he should talk at length about Elinor to Lucy! If he did stir up Lucy's suspicions, perhaps all he did was to say Elinor's name once, with a hint of a reverent tone in his voice. Or perhaps Lucy gave him an amiable grilling about all the social circles he'd been moving in.

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Lucy--lying Barbara (9/19/2009 6:08 p.m.)

Obviously. Lex (9/20/2009 3:18 a.m.)
- Her purpose in coming to Barton was to warn Elinor Barbara (9/20/2009 10:38 a.m.)
  - Calculating & Cold-hearted Robbin (9/20/2009 2:07 p.m.)
    - all this and ungrammatical, too Heather Leigh (9/20/2009 4:37 p.m.)
      - I particularly enjoy the Misses Steeles' grammar errors-LOL!(nfm)   Cathy Allen (9/21/2009 6:25 p.m.)
        
        Education :-)   Barb JA (9/22/2009 11:00 a.m.)
        
        A good point,   Anselm (9/23/2009 8:23 a.m.)
        
        Errrmmm... the link is   Anselm (9/23/2009 8:28 a.m.)
        
        LOL   MarianneR (9/24/2009 3:10 a.m.)
    - Chapter 24 - what a duel! Elbè (9/21/2009 4:11 p.m.)
      - Indeed, indeed! Tom P2 (9/21/2009 7:40 p.m.)
        
        Prelude to a Catfight! Barb JA (9/22/2009 10:07 a.m.)
      - LOL, Love It! nfm BarbaraB (9/21/2009 7:50 p.m.)
      - Great Post! Robbin (9/30/2009 2:48 p.m.)
  - Lucy's other purpose; Edward's intelligence Tom P2 (9/20/2009 5:46 p.m.)
    - Edward's hint Erica M. (9/21/2009 4:46 p.m.)
    - Thanks for the interesting ideas, many of which I didn't consider Cathy Allen (9/22/2009 6:31 p.m.)
  - & maybe to get her picture drawn. nan duval (9/20/2009 6:31 p.m.)
  - I have never thought of.. Lex (9/21/2009 2:06 a.m.)
  - An Interesting Observation maud l (9/21/2009 3:25 a.m.)
    - Never Mind! maud l (9/21/2009 3:32 a.m.)
  - But wasn't there a risk in that? Anselm (9/22/2009 10:14 a.m.)
    - Not necessarily Barbara (9/22/2009 10:54 a.m.)
      - She's not related to George Wickham, is she? Anselm (9/23/2009 5:21 a.m.)
Sometimes Lucy lies, sometimes not. nan duval (9/20/2009 6:25 p.m.)
What an eye-opener MarianneR (9/24/2009 3:27 a.m.)

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