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What does John promise his dying father?
How does Fanny change John's plans for helping his sisters?
Why does Elinor consider marriage to Edward uncertain?
How does Elinor reduce the new household's expenses?
Who welcomes the Dashwoods with gifts and invitations at Barton?
What earns Colonel Brandon Marianne's respect at Barton Park?
How does Willoughby first help Marianne?
Why does Elinor persuade Marianne to refuse Willoughby's horse?
What causes the Whitwell outing to be cancelled?
What reason does Willoughby give for his abrupt departure?
What does Edward claim about the hair in his ring?
How do Lucy and Anne win Lady Middleton's approval?
What does Lucy reveal during her walk with Elinor?
What help does Lucy request from Elinor?
Why is Marianne eager to accept the London invitation?
Who arrives when Marianne first expects Willoughby at the London house?
How does Willoughby behave toward Marianne at the crowded party?
What does Willoughby return with his rejection letter?
What does Brandon reveal about Willoughby's conduct?
Whom does John Dashwood urge Elinor to encourage?
What prevents Elinor from correcting Marianne during Edward's awkward visit?
How does Edward respond to his mother's threats over Lucy?
What does Mrs. Jennings mistakenly think Brandon's private conversation concerns?
What does Colonel Brandon offer Edward through Elinor?
Where does Marianne become dangerously ill?
Why does Willoughby say he chose a wealthy marriage?
What does Marianne resolve after returning to Barton?
What news does Edward bring that ends Elinor's misunderstanding?
What practical obstacle remains after Edward and Elinor become engaged?
How does Marianne's attachment to Colonel Brandon develop?
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