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silent indignation at such a mode of passing the evening Written by Stephanie (4/14/2010 9:50 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Darcy, Lizzy and conversation, penned by Nina RG

His indignation is not talked of during the music, only when dancing begins.

Why think Darcy would not wish to speak to Elizabeth when later moments show him quite up for verbal sparring? Any of HER conversation would underline her capabilities in that direction rather quickly, too. Darcy does not strike me as someone who takes a 'you are severe upon us,' an arch look, and a momentary interruption as mortifying. He would not even consider those as obstacles - he thinks too well of himself, and is already learning Elizabeth's ways enough to know this is her modus operandi. Had he wanted to converse with Elizabeth, he should have.

Author Austen is not shy about telling us when Darcy IS motivated by interest in Elizabeth, and she has already told us that Darcy takes pains to accent his dislike of dancing and aver his preference of intelligent talk.

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There's no pleasing Mr. Darcy Kevin S (4/12/2010 12:39 p.m.)

To be clear Laraine (4/12/2010 3:22 p.m.)
What was expected of gentlemen at an assembly Line (4/12/2010 2:08 p.m.)
I, too, wondered at his silent indignation Nina RG (4/12/2010 1:32 p.m.)
- Dancing has upset Darcy's plan Kathryn Ann (4/13/2010 9:59 a.m.)
  - he would have given [her hand] to Mr. Darcy Stephanie (4/13/2010 11:10 a.m.)
    - Why do you think he was surprised Nina RG (4/13/2010 12:21 p.m.)
      - Her resistance had not injured her with the gentleman   Stephanie (4/13/2010 3:43 p.m.)
        
        Darcy, Lizzy and conversation   Nina RG (4/14/2010 9:14 a.m.)
        
        silent indignation at such a mode of passing the evening   Stephanie (4/14/2010 9:50 a.m.)
        
        I didn't say Darcy was mortified   Nina RG (4/14/2010 10:52 a.m.)
        
        without seeming to have any intention of speaking   Stephanie (4/14/2010 11:06 a.m.)
        
        Darcy and conversation   gianni (4/14/2010 1:37 p.m.)
        
        the danger of paying Elizabeth too much attention   Stephanie (4/14/2010 2:50 p.m.)
        
        LOL, Stephanie!   Line (4/15/2010 4:10 p.m.)
        
        Chapter 10   Carolyn (4/14/2010 2:42 p.m.)
        
        So in 12 chapters,   CarolTS (4/14/2010 3:24 p.m.)
        
        Hmmm...   Nina RG (4/14/2010 11:37 a.m.)
      - IMO Darcy would have talked more with Lizzy Adrian (4/13/2010 1:43 p.m.)
- he scarcely spoke ten words to her Stephanie (4/12/2010 3:17 p.m.)
  - Lol! Erica M. (4/13/2010 1:40 p.m.)
    - I hate to see you standing about [] in this stupid manner. Stephanie (4/13/2010 11:09 p.m.)
- If he was gearing himself up to talk to her... Connie (4/12/2010 3:00 p.m.)
not sociable enough but Akaruihi (4/12/2010 12:55 p.m.)

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