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GR: Partial to the clergy Written by Cheryl (4/2/2003 3:08 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, GR: Isabella's past, penned by Cherie

] We're told that when Catherine tells her of the divine Henry, IT sighs and indicates she's had her heart broken by a clergyman.

I read this differently. Here's the quote:

"She liked him [Mr. Tilney] the better for being a clergyman, 'for she must confess herself very partial to the profession'; and something like a sigh escaped her as she said it."

I didn't take this as meaning that she'd had her heart broken by a member of the clergy, but as a hint to Catherine about her brother James, who is at Oxford. While it isn't stated that James is studying for the clergy, his father is a clergyman, and I think a reasonable assumption can be made as to James' future profession.

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GR: Isabella's past Cherie (4/2/2003 2:31 p.m.)

GR: Partial to the clergy Cheryl (4/2/2003 3:08 p.m.)
- GR: oh, Cherie (4/2/2003 3:43 p.m.)
  - GR: Isabella's hints Cheryl (4/2/2003 4:05 p.m.)
    - GR: that's not the part I missed Cherie (4/2/2003 5:32 p.m.)
- This is how I took it too (nfm) Skylar (4/2/2003 3:24 p.m.)
There could be other reasons CarolTS (4/2/2003 2:57 p.m.)
- GR: this brings up a question about point of view Cherie (4/2/2003 3:51 p.m.)
GR : Maybe (-; joe m (4/2/2003 2:46 p.m.)
- GR: Oh, my word! What a wicked suggestion! Cherie (4/2/2003 3:46 p.m.)
  - GR He does have good prospects Leann (4/2/2003 5:22 p.m.)

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