Old Mr. Dashwood
and not particularly handsome, he has an open, affectionate heart. His mother and sister want him to distinguish himself and
earn prestige, but Edward is a simple man, who longs only for domestic comfort.
In her discussions with her mother and her older sister, Marianne Dashwood expresses her disappointment that Edward is not
a more striking, artistic, poetic man. She can tell that Elinor has feelings for Edward but becomes frustrated when Elinor
concedes only that she "likes" and "esteems" him; Marianne longs to hear her sister profess her passionate devotion.
However, Elinor remains timid because she is still unsure that Edward reciprocates her affection; such things are not usually
openly expressed until after the engagement.
Six months after Fanny installs herself as mistress at Norland, Mrs. Dashwood receives a letter from her cousin Sir John
Middleton, inviting her and her daughters to reside at Barton Cottage on his property in Devonshire. Eager to distance herself
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