Henrietta Musgrove and Charles Hayter's Engagement

Persuasion

Details the reconciliation and engagement between Henrietta Musgrove and her cousin Charles Hayter after initial competition from Captain Wentworth.

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A Pre-existing Attachment A Pre-existing Attachment from "Persuasion". A Pre-existing Attachment A Growing Affection Before Captain Wentworth's arrival, Henrietta Musgrove had been showing a marked preference for her cousin…

A Pre-existing Attachment from "Persuasion". A Pre-existing Attachment A Growing Affection Before Captain Wentworth's arrival, Henrietta Musgrove had been showing a marked preference for her cousin…

A Pre-existing Attachment A Growing Affection Before Captain Wentworth's arrival, Henrietta Musgrove had been showing a marked preference for her cousin Charles Hayter, a young curate. Charles Hayter was in love with her, and there was a general expectation that they would marry, though the match was not considered a brilliant one. Wentworth's Arrival When Captain Wentworth appears, Henrietta is dazzled by his charm and his naval glamour. She temporarily forgets Charles Hayter, and her attentions to Wentworth cause Hayter pain and jealousy. He withdraws from Uppercross, deeply hurt by her apparent change of heart.

The Walk to Winthrop The Walk to Winthrop from "Persuasion". The Walk to Winthrop A Reconciliation During the walk to Winthrop, Henrietta is persuaded to visit her Hayter cousins, and she meets Charles Hayter.

The Walk to Winthrop from "Persuasion". The Walk to Winthrop A Reconciliation During the walk to Winthrop, Henrietta is persuaded to visit her Hayter cousins, and she meets Charles Hayter.

The Walk to Winthrop A Reconciliation During the walk to Winthrop, Henrietta is persuaded to visit her Hayter cousins, and she meets Charles Hayter. The encounter reignites their affection. He is forgiving, and she is remorseful. They walk back together, clearly reconciled. The End of the Rivalry From that point on, Henrietta is firmly attached to Charles Hayter again. The temporary infatuation with Wentworth passes, and she realizes that her true feelings are for her cousin. The rivalry with Louisa for Wentworth's attention is over, and Henrietta returns to her original love.

The Engagement is Confirmed The Engagement is Confirmed from "Persuasion". The Engagement is Confirmed Family Approval Mr. and Mrs.

The Engagement is Confirmed Family Approval Mr. and Mrs. Musgrove give their consent to the marriage once it is clear that Charles Hayter will have a sufficient income. A living is promised to him, and he will inherit the Winthrop estate eventually. The engagement is announced, and Henrietta begins to prepare for her wedding. A Happy Outcome Henrietta and Charles Hayter are well suited. He is a sensible, scholarly man, and she is a gentle, affectionate woman. Their marriage promises to be a happy one, and it brings together two branches of the family in a bond of affection.

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