Chapter 28
The Ball
Her uncle and both her aunts were in the drawing-room when Fanny went down. To the former she was an interesting object, and he saw with pleasure the general elegance of her appearance, and her being in remarkably good looks. The neatness and propriety of her dress was all that he would allow himself to commend in her presence, but upon her leaving the room again soon afterwards, he spoke of her beauty with very decided praise. “Yes,” said Lady Bertram, “she looks very well. I sent Chapman to her.” “Look well! Oh, yes!” cried Mrs. Norris, “she has good…
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Critical Thinking Exercise
Practise Reading Charm Against Character
Write six lines on The Ball: who asked, who paid, and what you would have said. Keep it to this chapter.
Consider:
- •The working skill is Reading Charm Against Character.
- •Use only beats from this chapter.
- •Name a cost, not a slogan.
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