He and Anne renew their acquaintance. I had been unguarded. I had not considered that my excessive intimacy must have its danger of ill consequence in many ways; and that I had no right to be trying whether I could attach myself to either of the girls, at the risk of raising even an unpleasant report, were there no other ill effects.

It gave me a chuckle. The Elliot family is now in financial trouble.

Anne, then 19 years old, fell in love and accepted a proposal of marriage from the handsome young naval officer. If he doesn’t want a brown complexion then he must not take walks outside. Finally, Beer calls attention to "the novel's entire brooding on the power pressures, the seductions, and also the new pathways opened by persuasion".In her book on Austen, the critic Julia Prewitt Brown found significance in the comparison of The coolness to the reader (conveyed by Austen's narrative) contrasts with an intensity of feeling for the characters in the story, particularly for the heroine.

On the morning appointed for Admiral and Mrs Croft's seeing Kellynch Hall, Anne found it most natural to take her almost daily walk to Lady Russell's, and keep out of the way till all was over; when she found it most natural to be sorry that she had missed the opportunity of seeing them. He found that he was considered by his friend Harville, as an engaged Man.

This sets the scene for many humorous encounters as well as a second, well-considered chance at love and marriage for Anne in her second "bloom".

The suggestion that Admiral and Mrs. Croft are the only other model match indicates that Austen considers true matches to consist of equal understanding and character and practicality. As far as his being a naval officer, the good thing about the peace that had arrived with Napoleon’s surrender was that the admiral’s uniform would remain in storage until the next war required his return to service.“I understand, sir, that a ship is very confining,” Mr. Shepherd answered. Thank you for the visit with them, Mary!Good point, June. I was startled and shocked. “Because my husband has been hugely successful in taking prize ships, we are in a position to rent such an estate. Although Mrs Smith believes that he is genuinely attracted to Anne, Mrs Smith feels that his first aim is preventing Mrs Clay from marrying Sir Walter. “I think I may have the perfect property for you: great rooms for your wife to entertain in and a large park for you to stretch your legs.”After detailing the size of the manor, its rooms, and furnishings, the agent described Kellynch Hall’s beautiful park, choosing not to speak of the pleasure grounds, as Sir Walter had stated that he did not like the idea of his “shrubberies being always approachable.”Anticipating the Crofts would negotiate, Mr. Shepherd mentioned a sum he expected to be challenged. However, there was the matter of how the man looked, and he remembered the baronet going on and on about what the life of a sea-faring man did to one’s appearance.Although the admiral did show signs of browning, the agent had certainly seen darker complexions in Portsmouth; basically, the sailors there were walnuts with legs attached to the shell. Sir Walter is so delightfully shallow.I think you captured the personalities of the Crofts very well. It appears that they’re not going to be taken advantage of, they know what they want, and they won’t be unduly offended by the likes of Sir Walter, who hasn’t done a whole lot with his life, compared to Admiral Croft!I agree. – Mrs. Croft – wife of Admiral Croft. When entering the room used to greet visitors, the agent was impressed by the neatness of the arrangements and the sense of order created by the admiral’s wife.

Admiral Croft.

The Crofts are all honor and decency, better than Sir Walter deserves. Deeply moved by what Anne has to say about women not giving up their feelings of love even when all hope is lost, Wentworth writes her a note declaring his feelings for her.

With no urchins about, it was possible the housekeeper could get by with fewer servants. No broken glasses or chipped dishes.

Noting his look, Mrs. Croft explained that because of the tight quarters of a ship, “There is a place for everything, and everything has its place.

Active Themes Related Quotes with Explanations Henrietta and Louisa eagerly question Captain Wentworth about the … A. Walton Litz has emphasized the special quality of Austen's He found that he was considered by his friend Harville an engaged man. And the admiral appeared to have most of his teeth and all of his appendages.

I wonder if Sir Walter even cares about his tenant’s wife! Nicely done excerpt.I think by excluding the pleasure grounds, Sir Walter thinks he is maintaining some control over his estate. UGGHH! It features a heroine who is generally unappreciated and to some degree exploited by those around her; a handsome prince who appears on the scene but seems more interested in the "more obvious" charms of others; a moment of realisation; and the final happy ending. This was a lovely introduction, can’t wait to read more of their part in Anne and Fredrick s story.It makes sense to me that the Crofts would be sensible, astute people – you should be, if you were made an Admiral, right?

I loved your perspective on the Crofts, Mary.Thank you for a sweet chapter Mary.

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