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I am all astonishment. Written by RobinT (4/12/2010 11:43 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Darcy replied with great intrepidity[] "Miss Elizabeth Benne, penned by Stephanie

I wondered about that as well. What was said after he admitted that Lizzy's eyes were the ones he was admiring seems to indicate that he anticipated Miss Bingley's teasing (hence the intrepidity?):

"Miss Elizabeth Bennet!" repeated Miss Bingley. "I am all astonishment. How long has she been such a favourite? -- and pray, when am I to wish you joy?"

"That is exactly the question which I expected you to ask. A lady's imagination is very rapid; it jumps from admiration to love, from love to matrimony, in a moment. I knew you would be wishing me joy."

"Nay, if you are so serious about it, I shall consider the matter as absolutely settled. You will have a charming mother-in-law, indeed; and, of course, she will be always at Pemberley with you."

He listened to her with perfect indifference while she chose to entertain herself in this manner; and as his composure convinced her that all was safe, her wit flowed long.

...So perhaps after he let it be known he noticed Elizabeth in this way, he wished to make light of any attraction he was feeling her at that point, knowing it was insupportable, and just set Miss Bingley off. Who would be more likely to help him make light of it? ;-) Just a thought!

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Darcy replied with great intrepidity[] "Miss Elizabeth Benne Stephanie (4/12/2010 10:05 p.m.)

I am all astonishment. RobinT (4/12/2010 11:43 p.m.)
- the nothingness, and yet the self-importance Stephanie (4/12/2010 11:55 p.m.)
  - what was he thinking?? RobinT (4/13/2010 12:32 a.m.)
    - Miss Bingley was uncivil to her[]more teasing than usual to him[] Stephanie (4/13/2010 11:21 a.m.)
      - Quite so! RobinT (4/13/2010 4:27 p.m.)
      - Heavens! Patricia M (4/13/2010 8:57 p.m.)
        
        always giving her the preference Stephanie (4/13/2010 9:39 p.m.)
Trying to annoy Miss Bingley... Benedicte (4/13/2010 5:35 a.m.)
- Miss Bingley is IMO almost a 19th century stalker. She AnnetteJ (4/13/2010 7:59 a.m.)
  - lightbulb coming on now... RobinT (4/13/2010 9:24 a.m.)
    - Yes and she is the sister of his closest friend, which AnnetteJ (4/13/2010 11:25 a.m.)
      - consider his house as her home when it suited her   Stephanie (4/13/2010 12:04 p.m.)
        
        If you mean Mrs. Hurst...   Line (4/13/2010 12:54 p.m.)
        
        the easiness, openness, and ductility of his temper   Stephanie (4/13/2010 3:49 p.m.)
        
        I dunno about that   Line (4/14/2010 10:00 a.m.)
        
        To this speech Bingley made no answer;   Stephanie (4/14/2010 10:45 a.m.)
        
        Agree   Cheryl (4/14/2010 11:37 a.m.)
        
        No, not in any unpleasant, obvious way...   Line (4/14/2010 12:09 p.m.)
- I also go for this interpretation Connie (4/13/2010 5:29 p.m.)
Motive for the Fine Eyes comment? Kathryn Ann (4/13/2010 12:19 p.m.)
- Is this quite supported by Darcy's reflections in Chapter 12? Kathleen Glancy (4/13/2010 1:57 p.m.)
  - You're quite right Kathryn Ann (4/14/2010 8:40 a.m.)
- Unless we go with the "reckless" definition CarolTS (4/13/2010 6:58 p.m.)
Perhaps this was not about Caroline at all. Adrian (4/13/2010 1:21 p.m.)

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