"Elizabeth's really more trouble than she's worth" Amen to that. And I do agree with you - but, again, I think it's likely that Papa Swann wanted to keep her near (and was either not bothered or happy - to some degree - with her impossible nature on that front).
In that case, Norrington makes sense as his first choice. Papa Swann knew him well (or, for a long time, at least) and trusted him. It makes me wonder if Papa maybe maneuvered Norrington (arranging "dates" or "chance" meetings - far more significant stuff, I suspect, than the occasional, and obvious, stylish dress and corset) in the hopes that he'd form an attachment to Liz and propose. (And don't try to tell me Papa Swann is too nice for that. Father's - and mothers - are capable of much deceit in the sometimes unconscious effort to keep children - and grandchildren - within their power.)
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Date: 2007-06-25 03:49 am (UTC)Amen to that. And I do agree with you - but, again, I think it's likely that Papa Swann wanted to keep her near (and was either not bothered or happy - to some degree - with her impossible nature on that front).
In that case, Norrington makes sense as his first choice. Papa Swann knew him well (or, for a long time, at least) and trusted him. It makes me wonder if Papa maybe maneuvered Norrington (arranging "dates" or "chance" meetings - far more significant stuff, I suspect, than the occasional, and obvious, stylish dress and corset) in the hopes that he'd form an attachment to Liz and propose. (And don't try to tell me Papa Swann is too nice for that. Father's - and mothers - are capable of much deceit in the
sometimes unconsciouseffort to keep children - and grandchildren - within their power.)