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...or maybe it isn't! ;-) Written by Line (5/10/2010 9:20 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Maybe shyness is a family trait, penned by Anne-Marie

We should remember that Darcy is *never* described as shy in the novel (at least up to this point ;-), while Georgiana clearly is.

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Tea with Georgiana Cheryl (5/9/2010 11:08 p.m.)

It is a fortunate thing Kathleen Glancy (5/10/2010 12:32 p.m.)
She who mustn't have her share in the conversation Tom P2 (5/10/2010 6:39 a.m.)
- Maybe shyness is a family trait Anne-Marie (5/10/2010 9:12 a.m.)
  - Darcy may be reserved, but not shy. Adrian (5/10/2010 11:19 a.m.)
    - I Agree, Adrian BarbaraB (5/10/2010 6:36 p.m.)
      - There is a difference   Frances G (5/11/2010 12:36 a.m.)
        
        And that leaves ...   gianni (5/11/2010 9:38 p.m.)
        
        Since that does not seem to describe...   Kathi (5/11/2010 10:10 p.m.)
        
        Since I can't say it any better, ...   gianni (5/12/2010 8:53 p.m.)
        
        Darcy's sudden acquisition of skills   Kathi (5/15/2010 3:09 a.m.)
        
        Sudden?   gianni (5/17/2010 1:54 p.m.)
        
        In fairness, Lizzy was also barely articulate...   Adrian (5/17/2010 8:32 p.m.)
        
        Lizzy, however, ...   gianni (5/18/2010 1:31 a.m.)
        
        Difference in Knowing and Doing   Lenora (5/16/2010 11:16 a.m.)
        
        Yes, exactly   Kathi (5/16/2010 7:47 p.m.)
        
        Well said, Adrian, BarbaraB, and FrancesG; I agree! (nfm)   Cathy Allen (5/11/2010 5:30 p.m.)
  - Painfully Shy Lenora (5/10/2010 11:06 a.m.)
    - Aren't you assuming, in drawing this... Kathi (5/10/2010 11:21 a.m.)
      - Explanation Lenora (5/10/2010 12:36 p.m.)
        
        The shyness of their other relatives nan duval (5/10/2010 5:44 p.m.)
  - Shyness Aaron (5/10/2010 11:01 a.m.)
  - ...or maybe it isn't! ;-) Line (5/10/2010 9:20 a.m.)
    - behavior and shyness Aaron (5/10/2010 2:16 p.m.)
      - Explanations for behavior Kathi (5/11/2010 5:19 a.m.)
      - I would say 'introverted' is a better term nfm   Stephanie (5/10/2010 2:48 p.m.)
        
        I agree - introversion is a trait of the immediate family   Karen G (5/12/2010 1:06 p.m.)
        
        Are you much acquainted with Mr. Darcy?   Stephanie (5/12/2010 2:21 p.m.)
        
        I agree...   Line (5/12/2010 4:07 p.m.)
    - I agree Nina RG (5/10/2010 11:30 a.m.)
That awkward little party Anne-Marie (5/10/2010 1:06 a.m.)
- Caroline's behavior Aaron (5/10/2010 11:16 a.m.)

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