Old Mr. Dashwood
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
from Fanny's rudeness and insensitivity, Mrs. Dashwood immediately accepts the invitation and sends three servants ahead to
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