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I thought for the pleasure of anoying his wife Written by Elbè (4/12/2010 11:12 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, The first deception, penned by Connie

I think he realises that he would have to get his daughters off his hands - judging by the expediency with which he made the visit: Mr. Bennet was among the earliest of those who waited on Mr. Bingley. He had always intended to visit him, though to the last always assuring his wife that he should not go; and till the evening after the visit was paid she had no knowledge of it. Chap 2

I think he didn't tell her because he takes delight in "vexing" Mrs Bennet. It is his sole consolation to marrying her - as he puts it: "You mistake me, my dear. I have a high respect for your nerves. They are my old friends. I have heard you mention them with consideration these twenty years at least." Chap 1

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The first deception Connie (4/12/2010 10:24 a.m.)

He had always intended to visit him Stephanie (4/12/2010 2:43 p.m.)
- You're right. Missed that. nfm Connie (4/12/2010 2:49 p.m.)
There's also the possibility Nancy Ann (4/12/2010 11:40 a.m.)
- Avoiding Mrs. Bennet's nagging Kathi (4/13/2010 7:06 p.m.)
  - I think we might prefer Nancy Ann (4/13/2010 10:48 p.m.)
    - Sympathy Kathi (4/14/2010 7:19 a.m.)
      - My perception is truly that   Nancy Ann (4/14/2010 8:44 a.m.)
        
        So blinded -- and deafened -- by love?   Kathi (4/14/2010 7:06 p.m.)
        
        Do you have evidence from the book for this?   Connie (4/14/2010 9:51 p.m.)
        
        Who's to say...   Cheryl (4/14/2010 8:23 p.m.)
        
        What we do know...   Adrian (4/15/2010 2:14 p.m.)
        
        That is usually the case, I think   Nancy Ann (4/14/2010 9:10 p.m.)
        
        obliged to seek another branch of the subject   Stephanie (4/14/2010 9:55 p.m.)
        
        Now, there's a lot of truth there too!   Nancy Ann (4/14/2010 11:11 p.m.)
        
        I Agree   Lenora (4/14/2010 9:10 p.m.)
        
        Good point   Nancy Ann (4/14/2010 9:37 p.m.)
        
        Mrs. Bennett, the orginal drama queen! nfm   Stephanie (4/14/2010 9:36 a.m.)
  - fancied herself nervous Stephanie (4/13/2010 9:48 p.m.)
    - Stirring up Mrs. Bennet's nerves Kathi (4/14/2010 7:13 a.m.)
    - Ah, I should have read your note first! Nancy Ann (4/13/2010 10:50 p.m.)
I think he agrees with Mrs Bennet Akaruihi (4/12/2010 11:14 a.m.)
I thought for the pleasure of anoying his wife Elbè (4/12/2010 11:12 a.m.)
- I agree whole-heartedly with Elbe. nfm Melissa K (4/12/2010 12:09 p.m.)

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