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Both being of a mind to do as they please Written by Connie (5/6/2010 10:42 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Lizzy at Hunsford – Quiet before the Storm (long), penned by Robbin

Thank you for illuminating this line for me: We neither of us perform to strangers. I could never quite figure out what Darcy meant. Your interpretation that neither of them is acting out of vanity in company is very reasonable. I have come to the conclusion through one of my earlier posts that Darcy's pride kept him from being vain--i.e., he was too proud to care how other people interpreted his taciturn, unsociable disposition. Lizzy stated way back at the Lucas's party that she had no vanity as far as musical ability.

I have always wondered if in this line, Darcy was also hinting that he was no stranger to Lizzy and her ways, just as back at Netherfield he may have implied that she wilfully misunderstood him.

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Lizzy at Hunsford – Quiet before the Storm (long) Robbin (5/5/2010 1:47 p.m.)

fashion... Benedicte (5/16/2010 3:33 a.m.)
Both being of a mind to do as they please Connie (5/6/2010 10:42 a.m.)
- Performing to Strangers Robbin (5/7/2010 2:52 a.m.)
Two truces: Lizzy/Darcy and Darcy/Collins (medium length) Tom P2 (5/6/2010 1:44 a.m.)
- Mr. Collins has a Treasure Robbin (5/7/2010 2:01 a.m.)
- I believe it was a custom, a courtesy, to pay a call... Adrian (5/6/2010 11:04 a.m.)
  - Good point Tom P2 (5/6/2010 5:34 p.m.)
Lizzy at Hunsford - The Crash (long) Robbin (5/5/2010 5:07 p.m.)
- Lizzy at Hunsford – Reboot (long) Robbin (5/11/2010 11:45 a.m.)
  - To this discovery succeeded some others equally mortifying Stephanie (5/11/2010 2:45 p.m.)
    - Learning to Love Robbin (5/14/2010 9:41 a.m.)
      - I can't speak for Stephanie, but... Connie (5/14/2010 10:35 a.m.)
        
        Well said, Connie! nfm Stephanie (5/17/2010 1:48 p.m.)
    - Disparaging Lizzy's social status Kathi (5/11/2010 10:37 p.m.)
      - in the same profession, you know; only in different lines.   Stephanie (5/11/2010 11:30 p.m.)
        
        Connections and social standing   Kathi (5/12/2010 2:12 a.m.)
        
        Your emphasis ...   gianni (5/12/2010 8:44 p.m.)
        
        Great evils   Kathi (5/12/2010 8:49 p.m.)
        
        Exactly.   gianni (5/12/2010 10:30 p.m.)
        
        scruples that had long prevented my forming any serious design   Stephanie (5/12/2010 12:14 p.m.)
    - His mistake was to call her "not handsome enough... Connie (5/11/2010 9:37 p.m.)
      - Darcy's mistake was also to ...   Kathi (5/11/2010 10:47 p.m.)
        
        I agree with Stephanie's interpretation of this sentence.   Connie (5/12/2010 1:00 p.m.)
        
        Social Inferiority   Robbin (5/14/2010 1:52 p.m.)
        
        I still maintain you are interpreting the text   Connie (5/14/2010 9:55 p.m.)
        
        Questions, mostly   Robbin (5/15/2010 4:31 p.m.)
        
        And yet, ...   gianni (5/15/2010 10:27 p.m.)
        
        and yet?   Robbin (5/16/2010 11:15 a.m.)
        
        You said, ...   gianni (5/16/2010 3:48 p.m.)
        
        Officers vs. gentlemen   Line (5/17/2010 10:33 a.m.)
        
        Darcy   Bridget D (5/17/2010 11:44 a.m.)
        
        Gianni's original argument...   Line (5/18/2010 9:50 a.m.)
        
        Darcy   Bridget D (5/18/2010 1:35 p.m.)
        
        Sorry, ...   gianni (5/18/2010 12:23 p.m.)
        
        I agree. (:D) nfm   Robbin (5/17/2010 6:23 p.m.)
        
        IHDNHO ;-)   Graciela (5/17/2010 4:32 p.m.)
        
        Strangers, fashion, and consequence   Connie (5/15/2010 6:07 p.m.)
        
        Consequence & Fashion   Robbin (5/17/2010 6:17 p.m.)
        
        Thanks. I'll have to mull this over now. (nfm)   Connie (5/18/2010 3:29 p.m.)
        
        The meaning of "fashion"   Line (5/16/2010 9:54 a.m.)
        
        Well, back in ch.4...   Line (5/12/2010 4:05 p.m.)
        
        He never took the trouble to practice conversation   Connie (5/12/2010 6:04 p.m.)
        
        I am in no humour at present   Stephanie (5/12/2010 5:58 p.m.)
        
        Kinds of boor   Kathi (5/12/2010 8:45 p.m.)
        
        Maybe boorish behavior at a thoughtless moment nfm   Stephanie (5/12/2010 10:25 p.m.)
        
        could not be prevailed on to join in their censure   Stephanie (5/11/2010 11:41 p.m.)
        
        Darcy may not have refused all introductions.   Adrian (5/12/2010 1:21 p.m.)
        
        As far as we know, Darcy never does ...   Kathi (5/12/2010 2:21 a.m.)
        
        seemed likely to sink into insignificance   Stephanie (5/12/2010 12:37 p.m.)
        
        I think you misunderstand my point   Kathi (5/12/2010 8:35 p.m.)
        
        expect [you] to account for opinions [I] chuse to call [yours]   Stephanie (5/12/2010 10:00 p.m.)
        
        Right on, Stephanie! nfm   gianni (5/12/2010 10:19 p.m.)
- I believe you misinterpreted one item... Christopher (5/5/2010 7:06 p.m.)
  - Insensitive Joking Robbin (5/6/2010 4:24 p.m.)
    - What did Darcy think the Colonel knew? Christopher (5/6/2010 6:45 p.m.)
      - Exposure Inevitable   Robbin (5/7/2010 1:30 a.m.)
        
        might now come to inquire particularly after her   Stephanie (5/8/2010 5:12 p.m.)
        
        Lady Catherine's recommendations   nan duval (5/8/2010 11:41 a.m.)
        
        Apparently Darcy's ability to judge people on...   Adrian (5/8/2010 12:24 p.m.)
        
        LOL Nan & Adrian! (:D) nfm   Robbin (5/8/2010 4:13 p.m.)
      - With such kind of histories Stephanie (5/7/2010 12:41 a.m.)
  - I agree Line (5/6/2010 8:53 a.m.)

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