Agreed.
Written by Diane N.
(3/4/2009 9:58 p.m.)
in consequence of the missive, Isabella's beauty, penned by Virginia
I think JA often uses the theme of beauty (or handsomeness) compared and/or contrasted with the inner character of the person in question. Some of her characters are taken in by a pleasing appearance; seems that James is heading for that error at least at this point.