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What would Charlotte have said about ... Written by kathleen (elder) (2/1/2004 12:44 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Interesting point!, penned by Line

... Elizabeth's illness? Interesting thought that Mr Collins might have exaggerated Elizabeth's health, but I doubt that Charlotte would have -- perhaps she would have remained silent on the topic?

I agree with you that Darcy expected to see Elizabeth when he went to the parsonage. In fact, I do not think he would have gone there just to see about calling an apothecary. Since arriving in Kent, Darcy has surely been able to see that Charlotte is a sensible woman, a person who would not leave a sick friend alone without proper medical attention.

Darcy might have even asked Charlotte whether an apothecary had been summoned or whether Charlotte thought it necessary. As long as he asked the question outside Mr Collins' hearing, Charlotte could give an honest assessment of Elizabeth's health. Now that I think about it, perhaps we should assume that Colonel Fitzwilliam asked such a question. Then Darcy would have been put at ease about Elizabeth's health and realize that she was alone in the parsonage. (Might as well give the Colonel some more hypothetical action in the story!)

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A few things that don't make sense... Kristen G. (1/30/2004 12:32 a.m.)

Some more explanations needed Art (2/1/2004 1:58 a.m.)
- Letter Writing Chandra S (2/1/2004 9:09 a.m.)
- Some answers Ramya (2/1/2004 4:17 a.m.)
  - Visits to Rosings Chandra S (2/1/2004 9:00 a.m.)
    - Lizzy's illness Diane Margaret (2/1/2004 11:20 a.m.)
      - Interesting point!   Line (2/1/2004 12:28 p.m.)
        
        What would Charlotte have said about ...   kathleen (elder) (2/1/2004 12:44 p.m.)
        
        Charlotte's hopes were answered   Diane Margaret (2/1/2004 6:25 p.m.)
        
        I think we should...   Line (2/1/2004 8:24 p.m.)
        
        A contemporary source   JulieW (2/2/2004 8:22 a.m.)
        
        Very interesting indeed, but...   Line (2/2/2004 5:45 p.m.)
        
        an interesting turn   Diane Margaret (2/2/2004 7:53 a.m.)
        
        That's not quite...   Line (2/2/2004 5:56 p.m.)
        
        Would Darcy would have let Charlotte know?   kathleen (elder) (2/1/2004 7:23 p.m.)
        
        speculation   Diane Margaret (2/2/2004 7:18 a.m.)
        
        I plead entertainment value if nothing else :-)   kathleen (elder) (2/2/2004 8:58 a.m.)
        
        stream of consciousness   Diane Margaret (2/2/2004 9:11 a.m.)
    - This sounds very plausible kathleen (elder) (2/1/2004 9:36 a.m.)
The long Georgian morning JulieW (1/30/2004 1:22 p.m.)
some suggested answers... MelanieB (1/30/2004 7:53 a.m.)

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