They're all exceedingly spoiled, I find. Miss Margaret spends all her time up trees and under furniture, and I've barely had a civil word from Marianne.
Edward
My dear Fanny, they've just lost their father. Their lives will never be the same again.
That is no excuse.
Elinor
Margaret has always wanted to travel.
Edward
I know, she's heading an expedition to China shortly. I am to go as her servant, but only on the understanding that I will be very badly treated.
Elinor
You talk of feeling idle and useless. Imagine how that is compounded when one has no hope and no choice of any occupation whatsoever.
Edward
Our circumstances are, therefore, precisely the same.
Elinor
Except the you will inherit your fortune. We cannot even earn ours.
Edward
Perhaps Margaret is right.
Elinor
Right?
Edward
Piracy is our only option. What is swabbing exactly?
Edward
Your friendship has been the most important of my life.
Elinor
You will always have it.
