A crowded shop scene in Jane Austen’s Persuasion causes spectacular tension between Anne Elliot and Captain Wentworth on a rainy day in Bath. (It’s worth re-reading here if it’s been a while.) Anne and the others in her party step into Molland’s to escape the rain. There, Austen drops a subtle hint about Captain Wentworth’s feelings toward Anne. As Anne waits near the window, Captain Wentworth comes into Molland’s. They speak, and it’s awkward, but then he tries again and they…

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