So when Jane, Mr. Morton, Alethea, and her father arrived at Pembroke Hall, they met the housekeeper and soon, Jane met Isabella and the Churchills again and she also met Sir Thomas Ashford (Frederick's father) and Sophia ( Frederick's sister). Morton was surprised that Jane knew these people. Later on, Isabella asked Jane for her opinion on a novel she wrote. Then, Jane's maid said that she has a gentleman waiting for her and that person is Mr. Ashford. Jane, Isabella, and Ashford felt weird being in the same room together. Next, while Jane and Morton was in the garden, he asked her to marry him. Jane, said no to his proposal and does not want to see Jane again. Then Alethea's received a letter from Morton and the letter stated that Alethea has captured his heart. Alethea however, did not want to marry him. During July of 1809, Jane, her mother, Cassandra, and Martha moved to Chawton Cottage, their home. Jane's mother especially loved the garden. Jane was eager to get back to work on her new novels, Sense and Sensibility and First Impressions. Then, when her family read her novels, they complained that one of the characters was mean, so Jane changed the attitudes of the character. Also, they complained that there wasn't a happy ending with marriage. Cassandra wanted Jane to publish her books in London. Jane didn't want to, but Cassandra talked her into doing it. Jane gives in and she will go if Cassandra comes with her. So they met Henry and he liked the novels so he is looking for a publisher. One night, Jane, Cassandra, and Henry attended a play, and Jane meets Mrs. Jenkins and Isabella again. At the theater, Jane met a famous poet, Sir Walter Scott. Then, Isabella was caught with a man named Mr. Wellington. The next day, Jane encountered Ashford in Henry's office. Jane was so upset, she wanted to rush out the area, but Ashford stopped her. He said that his father and Isabella's father agreed that their children would marry each other. He didn't want to but it was his duty to marry her. He wanted to tell the truth but something keeps coming up. Suddenly, Ashford asked Jane to marry him. Jane gladly accepted. So when Ashford read Jane's novels, he said that plot sounded familiar to real life, that a man left a woman unannounced. Ashford apologizes to Jane for his actions. In October, a publishing house accepted Jane's novels and will publish them. Later on, the reader learns that Isabella is engaged with Mr. Wellington. Her father approves but she will be cut off from her fortune. Mr. Wellington retracted his proposal. So Isabella and Ashford will have to marry. Then, Ashford learns that his family is bankrupt and the only way to save Pembroke Hall is if he marries Isabella. Jane told him to marry Isabella and save his fortune. However, Ashford doesn't want to and he wants to elope. Jane agrees with the plan until that night, she couldn't sleep and doesn't want to go through with the plan. She wrote a letter to Ashford calling off the plan. They were both heartbroken but knew it was for the best. They will never forget each other. So they never meet again.
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"That is easier said than done, my love. I know what is to lose your home, to be penniless. It is too high a price to pay. I cannot let you do it." (James 293)
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Jane said this quote. I bet it is really hard for Jane to say these words. This isn't a fantasy, but this is harsh reality that people have to face everyday. We cannot get what we desire all the time. In this situation, Jane and Ashford are perfect for each other, but the reality is, they can't be together because of family problems. Sometimes, life isn't fair but we have to deal with it.
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