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It was kindly meant Written by Robbin (9/28/2009 12:12 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Edward baiting Marianne?, penned by Carol J.

I think Edward is teasing Marianne in a brotherly fashion which is his relationship to her by marriage as his sister (Fanny) is married to her brother (John). I do not think Edward is being overly familiar and his teasing is meant kindly and on a subject he believed was of no importance:

"I do not doubt it," replied he, rather astonished at her[Marianne’s] earnestness and warmth; for had he not imagined it to be a joke for the good of her acquaintance in general, founded only on a something or a nothing between Mr. Willoughby and herself, he would not have ventured to mention it. (Ch. 18)

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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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