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The cottage at Barton was “poor and small,” but comfortable....
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Now was the time when her son-in-law's promise to his father might with particular propriety be fulfilled. Since he had neglected to do it on first coming to the estate, their quitting his house might be looked on as the most suitable period for its accomplishment.
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January. Elinor and Marianne go to stay with Mrs. Jennings in London; Willoughby's betrayal is revealed. Chapter 26. March. Edward refuses to marry Miss Morton and is disowned; Elinor tells Marianne he is engaged to Lucy. Chapter 37. April. Elinor and Marianne go to Cleveland; Marianne falls ill; Willoughby confesses all to Elinor. Chapter 42. May.
ChapterSummaryChapters 1–3Henry Dashwood, owner of Norland Park, ...Chapters 4–5Elinor and Marianne discuss Edward, whose ...Chapters 6–8Mother and daughters are too upset for ...Chapters 9–11While out walking one day, Marianne and ...Sense & Sensibility. Chapter 5. No sooner was her answer dispatched, than Mrs. Dashwood indulged herself in the pleasure of announcing to her son-in-law and his wife that she was provided with an house, and should incommode them no longer than till everything were ready for her inhabiting it. They heard her with surprise.
