Chapter 3

[Angela]

Post comments regarding chapter 3 under this discussion topic, please.

[Angela]

And still we're on and on about Sir Walter. Austen is really wanting to impress upon us that he is an arrogant ass, isn't she? I can't believe that he is so intent on the attractiveness of people that he might not want someone from the navy renting his house as the man might have a tan and some early wrinkles from all the weather he's had to endure. All I can say for him is at least he's an equal opportunity ageist and it's not just women that must remain beautiful forever.

Our dear Anne finally is starting to get some lines and when she delivers the final sentence of the chapter it is quite the cliffhanger. Great way to draw all the interest to her and whoever "he" may be.

[Maddyriddle]

Angela, I agree. This guy is annoying, and yet almost the only one with a voice.

At least the chapters are short and I can keep up with you guys. But I'm hoping to get more from Anne or at least for something to finally happen.

[Angela]

And if it's not him talking, it's Mr. Shepherd sayin' his name. Did you notice how many times he said Sir Walter? He is definitely doing some sucking up. That must be where his daughter, Mrs. Clay, got it.

[Maddyriddle]

He is definitely doing some sucking up. That must be where his daughter, Mrs. Clay,..."

I didn't realise that, but you're right.
They must know that the guy is in need of hearing his title to feel important.
(Did you notice I feel the need to call him "this guy" instead of using the name? I think I caught up with what Mr. Shepherd knows of him, but since I don't need to make him like me, I'm actually doing the opposite as to not give him an importance he doesn't deserve.

(I need to get going and finish chapter 4 soon)

[Leilani]

Angela wrote: "And still we're on and on about Sir Walter. Austen is really wanting to impress upon us that he is an arrogant ass, isn't she? I can't believe that he is so intent on the attractiveness of people ..."

That was my reaction as well. Sir Walter gets more annoying as the book goes on. His strongest objection to having a tenant from the navy seemed to be that the guy might be ugly and old-looking. I laughed at your comment, Angela, about him being an "equal opportunity ageist."

[Pam]

I agree he is not a very nice man and a little full of himself.
It was nice to hear from Anne and wating to find out who he is.Pam