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But we don't know that, do we? Written by kathleen (elder) (1/20/2004 1:58 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Inconsistency in Wickham's story?, penned by John W

] But in fact, at Netherfield, it is Wickham who IS driven away, by the presence of Darcy.

We know that Wickham is not at the Netherfield Ball. When Lydia asked about him, Denny

told them that Wickham had been obliged to go to town on business the day before, and was not yet returned; adding, with a significant smile --
"I do not imagine his business would have called him away just now, if he had not wished to avoid a certain gentleman here."

While Denny certainly implies that the presence of Darcy was a contributing factor in Wickham's absence, we don't know Wickham's reasons for sure (at this point in the story, at least). I do wonder, however, what Wickham's business might have been ("town" means London, I assume?). Does he (claim to) have investments? :-)

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Weighing the evidence so far Kathi (1/20/2004 1:03 a.m.)

Caroline's ill-chosen words. Mandy N (1/20/2004 9:13 p.m.)
- Did she want to warn her? Nicole L (1/21/2004 10:40 a.m.)
  - Caroline the knife. Mandy N (1/21/2004 10:30 p.m.)
- The answer is... Kathi (1/21/2004 5:36 a.m.)
  - Consider the source Valerie (1/21/2004 10:27 p.m.)
    - Reactions Kathi (1/22/2004 8:16 a.m.)
Inconstancy Kristen G. (1/20/2004 7:53 p.m.)
Is there anything else Lizzy should consider? Denise S (1/20/2004 4:36 p.m.)
Inconsistency in Wickham's story? John W (1/20/2004 1:42 p.m.)
- But we don't know that, do we? kathleen (elder) (1/20/2004 1:58 p.m.)
  - The Wish to Avoid John W (1/20/2004 2:13 p.m.)
    - Implying, yes kathleen (elder) (1/20/2004 2:49 p.m.)
      - And, of course, Lizzy is viewing all of Wickham's... Karen 2L (1/20/2004 4:18 p.m.)
thoughts thusfar Karen Marija (1/20/2004 11:04 a.m.)
- yes, and... Rachel E (1/21/2004 12:18 a.m.)
- Mr Wickham Emmeline (1/20/2004 12:48 p.m.)
- Lizzy's view of Bingley may be coloured Chandra S (1/20/2004 12:13 p.m.)
  - Oh, Mary! Mary Frances 2 (1/21/2004 7:52 p.m.)
Wickham trying to make Lizzy his 'messenger' ? Mandy N (1/20/2004 9:06 a.m.)
One thing... Ramya (1/20/2004 1:22 a.m.)
- Wickham needed the viewpoint of a local kathleen (elder) (1/20/2004 8:00 a.m.)
  - She was open to him B. Michelle (1/20/2004 8:48 a.m.)

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