![]() Marianne's romantic sensibility demands that she suffer acutely because of Willoughby's departure. He seemed to take the remark much more seriously than it was meant. When Marianne told him he was reserved, Edward was startled and upset. ![]() Dashwood "was surprised only for a moment at seeing him for his coming to Barton was, in her opinion, of all things the most natural." Edward was overcome by the warmth of her welcome, but throughout his visit, he appeared depressed. He "was welcomed by them all with great cordiality." Mrs. Marianne started running toward him, certain it was Willoughby. One morning when the three sisters were out walking, a man appeared on horseback. Dashwood's "romantic delicacy" forbade such a thing. "Why do you not ask Marianne at once whether she is or is not engaged to Willoughby?" Elinor asked her mother. ![]() No letter came from Willoughby and she did not seem to expect one.
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