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The Timing of a Marriage Proposal Written by Kathryn Ann (5/5/2010 12:52 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Tact?, penned by Line

I believe that Line is correct. I know I have read - somewhere here at Pemberley no doubt, and if I had the time I am sure could find it somewhere in the archives - that a gentleman in such circumstances would indeed "time" a proposal to coincide with the planned departure of either himself or the lady, so as not to make things uncomfortable.

I am still of the opinion that he had put off his planned departure to "court" Elizabeth, and his proposal was timed to match his new departure date.

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Darcy's emotional state (mostly imaginary, LONG) Stephanie (5/3/2010 7:12 p.m.)

Darcy Struggles Robbin (5/9/2010 10:00 a.m.)
Impulse and ego Frances G (5/4/2010 12:34 a.m.)
- Alarmed due to Delicacy of Ladies' Health Lenora (5/4/2010 12:32 p.m.)
  - But amidst your concern Stephanie (5/4/2010 1:24 p.m.)
- I vote for deciding when he saw her. nfm Stephanie (5/4/2010 11:54 a.m.)
I agree with much of what you say, and I clearly... Adrian (5/3/2010 7:41 p.m.)
- I cannot but attribute in some measure to jealousy Stephanie (5/3/2010 9:03 p.m.)
  - When did Darcy decide to propose? Line (5/4/2010 9:53 a.m.)
    - Darcy's Courtship of Elizabeth Kathryn Ann (5/4/2010 9:48 p.m.)
      - Good point! Line (5/5/2010 11:06 a.m.)
    - he was asking some odd unconnected questions Stephanie (5/4/2010 12:06 p.m.)
      - Yes, this is exactly how I see things too   Frances G (5/4/2010 11:20 p.m.)
        
        Tact?   Line (5/5/2010 11:26 a.m.)
        
        The Timing of a Marriage Proposal   Kathryn Ann (5/5/2010 12:52 p.m.)
        
        Plausible, Indeed   Lenora (5/5/2010 8:54 a.m.)
        
        we'll never know   Frances G (5/5/2010 10:07 p.m.)
        
        were questions with which she amused herself   Stephanie (5/6/2010 12:00 a.m.)
        
        Do you think Darcy would have left Lizzy at Hunsford...   Adrian (5/6/2010 11:27 a.m.)
    - With all the lead-in signs that Darcy misinterpreted: Adrian (5/4/2010 11:18 a.m.)
      - He was leaving in two days nfm Stephanie (5/4/2010 1:25 p.m.)
      - Great suggestion about elegant females! nfm Connie (5/4/2010 1:02 p.m.)

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