Mansfield Park, Volume II

 

All references are to the Penguin edition unless otherwise noted.

 

Chapter 19: 

 Sir Thomas has returned to Mansfield Park, and he is very happy to see his family, even displaying a great deal of affection towards Fanny. Thanks largely to Lady Bertram, the fact that the children have been acting is no longer a secret from Sir Thomas--at this he shows a slight disappointment in Edmund. Mr. Yates, unaware od Sir Thomas's feelings on the subject, suggests that they rehearse for him the next day. Sir Thomas asks how  everyone likes the Crawfords, and Mr. Rushworth expresses his distaste for Mr. Crawford--in a way, this pleases Sir Thomas. (DW)

 

 

Chapter 20:

 

Chapter 20 takes place the day after Sir Thomas returns from Antigua.  Edmund talks to his father about the play, trying to vindicate himself without saying anything against the others and reinforcing Fanny's lack of blame.  Sir Thomas talks to Mrs. Norris, attempting to let her know of his disappointment in her behavior, but she changes the subject to her efforts to promote Maria's engagement to Mr. Rushworth.  The family at Mansfield Park learns that Henry Crawford is leaving, which dashes Maria's hopes that he will propose.  Mr. Yates also departs.  [E.C.]

 

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Chapter 24:

 Henry decides that he is going to stay another fortnight at Mansfield Park and wants to make Fanny fall in love with him.  He obtains approval for William to come for a visit in attempt to win her affection.  They all enjoy William's visit and Henry appreciates Fanny's heart and caring for her brother.

 

 

Chapter 25:

 The two families, Crawford and Bertrum, and Fanny and William are playing a card game. Edmund begins dicussing Thorton Lacy and Mr. Crawford has some plans to move the farm yard that Edmund completely disagrees with, and Mr Crawford tries to bring Fanny into the subject. Fanny tries to hide her interest and says she has never seen the place. Then the party talks of Sotherton, reminding Fanny of the business with the play. Mr. Crawford tells her that he has changed since then. Sir Thomas notices the attention Mr. Crawford is giving Fanny and when Fanny and William talk after the game, William tells Fanny he may never be made a lieutenant and he would like to see Fanny dance at a ball. Both Sir Thomas and Mr. Crawford overhear the conversation and Sir Thomas decides to hold a dance at Mansfield Park in honor of the two siblings, much to Mrs. Norris's dismay.

 

 

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Chapter 27:

 

The chapter begins with Fanny heading to her room to put away the necklace that Mary Crawford has just given to her, but when she reaches her destination, she finds Edmund sitting there writing a note. She comes to learn that he was writing a note to her explaining why he had been there-- to give her a gold chain to go along with the cross pendant William had given her. Knowing this, Fanny feels even more guilty about taking the necklace that had belonged to Miss Crawford (a necklace which had been a gift from her brother), and consults Edmund on whether or not she should return it. Edmund, of course, insists that she wear the one she had been given earlier, promising it wouldn't hurt his feelings. He leaves, and Fanny decides to keep the note that he had only begun to write. On Thursday, Henry mentions that he has to go to London soon and would take William if he didn't mind leaving a little early. As a result, William will have dinner with the Admiral, which could do good in getting him promoted within the militia. Fanny is nervous about the ball and meets Edmund in the hallway, only to learn that he had already asked Miss Crawford to save the first two dances for him, but he is confused about where her feelings are, since she made another verbal attack at his choice in profession. He wants to talk with Fanny about it, and she warns that she cannot give any advice on the subject. They part and Fanny continues to get ready for the ball. The chain from Miss Crawford doesn't fit in the cross, so she uses the one from Edmund, but decides to wear the other necklace as well. The chapter closes with Lady Bertram having sent a servant to help Fanny dress-- Fanny is already done, but she is pleased with the kind gesture from her aunt. [S.M]

 

 

 

Chapter 28:

 It is the night of the ball, and Sir Thomas is very in tune with the fact that Faanny is beautiful. That night, in fact, Fanny leads everyone in to the ball. Mr. Crawford asks for the first two dances, much to Fanny's displeasure. Although it was seemingly Fanny's night, Edmund is not in good spirits which saddens Fanny. William is to leave Mansfield Park in the morning, and he and Fanny are to breakfast together--Sir Thomas invited Mr. Crawford to join William and Fanny in the morning. We learn that Sir Thomas is plotting to make a match of Mr. Crawford and Fanny. (DW)

 

 

Chapter 29:

 

The day after the ball, William, Mr. Crawford, and Edmund all leave.  In the evening, everyone at Mansfield Park is very dull.  With a good night's rest, Fanny is ready the next day to visit Mrs. Grant and Miss Crawford and discuss the ball.  Sir Thomas and Lady Bertram discuss the possibility of Fanny getting married.  Miss Crawford and Fanny talk about Edmund and his visit to his friend's home.  Miss Crawford is angry with Edmund for continuing with his plans for ordination despite her objections and is concerned about his relationship with the sisters of the friend he is visiting.  [E.C.

 

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