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GR: Elinor's empathy Written by Cheryl (9/1/2003 12:24 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, GR: Elinor's strong feelings, penned by Barbara

] I also think this is yet another example of how deeply attached Elinor is to Marianne.

Yes. I was quite struck by this passage:

"Elinor drew near, but without saying a word; and seating herself on the bed, took her hand, kissed her affectionately several times, and then gave way to a burst of tears, which at first was scarcely less violent than Marianne's."

Her grief is as palpable as much of a shock to her as it was to Marianne. Remember in a previous chapter when Elinor admitted that she loved Willoughby as well, and had no doubt at all about how much he loved Marianne. This was a betrayal not just to Marianne, but to the entire family. Badly done, Willoughby!

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GR: Elinor's strong feelings Barbara (8/31/2003 2:18 p.m.)

GR: And the reverse Art (9/1/2003 7:05 p.m.)
GR: Human Elinor Mary Anne (9/1/2003 8:54 a.m.)
GR: Elinor's empathy Cheryl (9/1/2003 12:24 a.m.)
GR - wow! elinor went psycho! great revelation Barbara [nfm] Kate Samson (8/31/2003 7:09 p.m.)

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