When Anne developed an affection for Frederick Wentworth, a naval captain with no fortune, both she and Sir Walter were alarmed. She, however, kept her affection for Anne after this, while Sir Walter did not, believing that Anne would try to degrade their family with an unsuitable match. She managed to get Anne to break it off. If it had only been Sir Walter vying for the end of the match, Anne would've gone through with it; but she and Lady Russell loved each other like a mother might a daughter and vice versa. She hated Wentworth, as she thought his wit was devilish and vulgar.