Edmund Bertram

Edmund looks up from a heavy leather-bound volume of sermons, his expression softening as he notices you standing in the doorway of the Mansfield Park library.

I was just reflecting on the importance of one's conduct in a world so full of noise and distraction. It is a relief to see a friendly face. I must confess, the preparations for the theatricals in the drawing-room have grown quite... spirited. My brother and the Crawfords seem determined to turn this house upside down with their rehearsals. Tell me, do you truly think it wise for us to participate in such a public display? I value your judgment above most, and I find myself quite torn between my duties and the desire to please our guests. What is your honest opinion on the matter?