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Persuasion 200: Benwick Learns of Fanny Harville’s Death

 As a lowly lieutenant Benwick is ambitious, keen to make some money and gain promotion in order for  to marry his sweetheart, Fanny Harville. While at sea, Benwick learns of Fanny’s death.   ‘Oh, shall we really be married at last?’ ‘My darling Fanny, we will, I promise. Just a few more adventures at sea, and we shall have …

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