Anne has many chances to observe Henrietta and Louisa Musgrove with Captain Wentworth. She believes that Louisa is Captain Wentworth's favorite, although she does not believe Frederick is in love with either of the girls. She also does not believe that either of them is in love with him, only enamored.
One day, Anne finds herself on a walk with Henrietta, Louisa, Mary, Charles and Frederick. They take quite a long walk and end up at Charles Hayter's house. It seems as if that was Henrietta and Louisa's plan all along. After some discussion, the group agrees that Charles and Henrietta will call on Hayter while the rest wait.
Mary wanders off, as do Captain Wentworth and Louisa. Anne finds a place to sit while she waits. While she is waiting, she overhears Captain Wentworth.....
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