] My reaction here is the opposite, and I side with Elinor. Marianne had resolved 'never to be taught' how to govern her strong feelings as Elinor does. In both of these instances, and others, Marianne's refusal to keep her feelings to herself makes matters worse for Elinor.

While I agree with you Barbara that everything Marianne does certainly sets Mrs Jennings up for the next few chapters' jokes and raillery, her _intent_ certainly was not to do so. I think in the instances Jeanne indicated, it was not so much a lack of resolution to keep her feelings to herself, but a result of the lack of practice - she just didn't know how, and perhaps thought herself subtle. And Elinor should at least be glad of that sisterly concern.