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sometimes a disadvantage to be so very guarded Written by Stephanie (4/24/2010 10:48 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, That's how I see it, penned by CarolTS

Thanks for giving your view of Charlotte's 'helping' Elizabeth at the Netherfield Ball. I was hoping I was not the only one who thought Charlotte started playing for Mr. Collins after Elizabeth's refusal!

To tell the truth, I think I was afraid of being accused of being influenced by P&P2's scene where we SEE Charlotte get the idea. But I was not: the first time I read Pride and Prejudice, I thought Charlotte was innocent at the Ball, and could not decide if she conceived her plan the first day or the second after Elizabeth's refusal.

I rather think it was a variation on Charlotte's advice about Jane that did the mischief: she paid attention to Mr. Collins because she was a good friend, and realized during that good deed that Mr. Collins might be interested in her. Even Elizabeth thought that Mr. Collins might be fancying himself in love with her: Charlotte might have seen the same symptoms, and been inspired by them! In that case, HE would be showing HER his emotions, and therefore, he 'secured' her!

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Charlottes Happiness Aaron (4/23/2010 2:56 p.m.)

Charlotte mature or gave up hope? Akaruihi (4/24/2010 9:37 a.m.)
- Neither maturing nor giving up hope Kathi (4/25/2010 5:20 a.m.)
- It remains to be seen... Anne-Marie (4/24/2010 9:56 p.m.)
  - How so Robbin (4/24/2010 11:31 p.m.)
    - Maybe I expressed myself poorly... Anne-Marie (4/25/2010 4:54 a.m.)
      - Good Enough for Lizzy Robbin (4/25/2010 2:06 p.m.)
        
        Check One Off the List Lenora (4/25/2010 4:36 p.m.)
- A burden or not BarbaraB (4/24/2010 12:10 p.m.)
"already a burden to her parents" kathleen (elder) (4/23/2010 8:00 p.m.)
- oops sorry about the off reference Aaron (4/27/2010 3:00 a.m.)
  - Good Point Lenora (4/27/2010 8:00 a.m.)
- Reference from P&P3 Lenora (4/24/2010 10:16 a.m.)
  - If that's what Aaron meant, then kathleen (elder) (4/24/2010 1:22 p.m.)
- "The whole family, in short, nan duval (4/23/2010 9:54 p.m.)
  - Charlotte's brothers seem to be thinking kathleen (elder) (4/24/2010 7:35 a.m.)
    - I agree that the future nan duval (4/24/2010 11:44 a.m.)
      - No, not a real alternative Line (4/24/2010 9:25 p.m.)
        
        Thanks for that info. nan duval (4/24/2010 10:12 p.m.)
    - Charlotte and her family Anne-Marie (4/24/2010 8:47 a.m.)
Elisabeth's opinion is... Reeba (4/23/2010 4:39 p.m.)
- Then do you think Charlotte is lying,... Kathi (4/23/2010 7:52 p.m.)
  - Did Elisabeth have.... Reeba (4/24/2010 5:04 a.m.)
    - Sorry, I don't get your point. Kathi (4/24/2010 6:45 a.m.)
      - Neither.   Reeba (4/24/2010 9:09 a.m.)
        
        No, but not being romantic does mean...   Kathi (4/24/2010 9:58 a.m.)
        
        I agree...   Reeba (4/24/2010 11:09 a.m.)
        
        Then what does it mean to you?   Kathi (4/24/2010 7:48 p.m.)
I am not romantic, you know Stephanie (4/23/2010 3:05 p.m.)
- Charlotte stealing the man (hee hee) Aaron (4/23/2010 3:26 p.m.)
  - Charlotte Lucas--Wingman! Kevin S (4/23/2010 10:29 p.m.)
    - That's how I see it CarolTS (4/24/2010 1:19 a.m.)
      - sometimes a disadvantage to be so very guarded Stephanie (4/24/2010 10:48 p.m.)
        
        author introduction Aaron (4/27/2010 3:24 a.m.)
      - Charlotte Lucas - wingman by relieving EB of Mr. C in marriage   Karen G (4/24/2010 10:39 a.m.)
        
        But there's no need   OlgaI (4/24/2010 11:25 a.m.)
        
        it didn't have to be completely over ;)   Karen G (4/24/2010 4:27 p.m.)
    - I like it! nfm nan duval (4/23/2010 10:39 p.m.)
  - I find it funny too! Nancy Ann (4/23/2010 9:33 p.m.)
  - Charlotte and Mr. Collins Anne-Marie (4/23/2010 4:26 p.m.)
    - Angling for Mr. Collins Line (4/23/2010 4:50 p.m.)
      - a voluntary transition to the oddities of [Elizabeth's] cousin Stephanie (4/23/2010 11:03 p.m.)
        
        IIRC Charlotte only heard about and met Mr. C... Adrian (4/25/2010 8:36 p.m.)
    - I agree. To be over 25 and not married at that time and in AnnetteJ (4/23/2010 4:49 p.m.)

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