Mansfield Park by Jane Austen (Chapters 17-24)

Edmund acceded to play Anhalt in the play. Mrs. Grant gave her consent to play the part of the cottager’s wife. The repetitions of the play went on. Tom invited everyone to the performance of the play. Mrs. Norris made Fanny to sew the costumes. The rehearsals were dispersed around the house. Sir Thomas was introduced to Mr. Rushworth as Maria’s groom. After some time, Edmund clarified to his father his participation in the theatrical. Mr. Yates left there and Sir Thomas was sincerely content to see him away from his son Tom and daughter Julia. Fanny was embarrassed that Edmund said that she had grown into a beautiful woman. Fanny came to see Mary and they strolled in the garden. Edmund was really glad to see two so dear to him people to become friends. Lady Bertram was perplexed that Fanny should eat with the Grants. Sir Thomas believed that it was right that Mrs. Grant should respect Lady Bertram’s niece. Edmund paid a compliment to Fanny on her dress. Henry Crawford was a surprise visitor at dinner. He delayed to come back to London because he would make Fanny fall in love with him. Reproaching that he desired Fanny because she didn’t desire him, Mary alerted him not to dip her into love. Fanny’s brother William came back and looked in Mansfield. Henry was delighted with William’s adventures.