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her loss—he always retained that decided regard which interested
him in every thing that befell her; and made her his secret
standard of perfection in woman;—and many a rising beauty
would be slighted by him in after…days as bearing no comparison
with Mrs。 Brandon。
Mrs。 Dashwood was prudent enough to remain at the cottage;
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without attempting a removal to Delaford; and fortunately for Sir
John and Mrs。 Jennings; when Marianne was taken from them;
Margaret had reached an age highly suitable for dancing; and not
very ineligible for being supposed to have a lover。
Between Barton and Delaford; there was that constant
communication which strong family affection would naturally
dictate;—and among the merits and the happiness of Elinor and
Marianne; let it not be ranked as the least considerable; that
though sisters; and living almost within sight of each other; they
could live without disagreement between themselves; or
producing coolness between their husbands。
FINIS
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