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Often in love before. Written by Kristi (2/1/2004 6:46 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, I had often seen him in love before, penned by B. MIchelle

]This line, IMHO, is very telling about Bingley's character.

I agree! I've certainly known people like this (both male and female)---always in love with someone, until they "fall in love" with someone else!

]It also justifies, if only a little, what Darcy did.

Yes, it does...a bit. Darcy had seen this scenario often before, and apparently there was nothing that stood out to alert him that this was any different than any of the other times that Bingley was "in love."

]Would he still have tried to separate them if he felt that Jane was in love, but Bingley wasn't? What do you guys think?

Yes, I think he would still have tried to separate them. The line "I had often seen him in love before" say much. Darcy's focus is his friend Bingley, not some girl at a country dance. And in this, I can't fault him. Bingley is his friend, and he will continue to have a relationship with him. And since Bingley has been in love so many times before, Darcy assumes that Jane is just another pretty face. As I was typing the last sentence, a line from a 1970's song popped into my head--"...love the one you're with." Maybe this is Darcy's take on Bingley!

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I had often seen him in love before B. MIchelle (2/1/2004 11:04 a.m.)

On being in love before and Mr. Darcy's interference Elizabeth S. (2/2/2004 3:51 p.m.)
- But if Darcy thought it was ephemeral, ... kathleen (elder) (2/2/2004 6:13 p.m.)
  - Darcy's interference Jo Y (2/2/2004 9:08 p.m.)
    - Impartial conviction? Kathi (2/3/2004 3:19 a.m.)
I wonder how the conversation went? Karen Marija (2/1/2004 9:13 p.m.)
- Darcy's description in the letter Kathi (2/1/2004 10:12 p.m.)
  - But I don't think Darcy's descriptions are without prejudice Karen Marija (2/2/2004 11:05 a.m.)
    - Mitigating his behavior Kathi (2/2/2004 11:36 a.m.)
      - Timing of the letter: kathleen (elder) (2/2/2004 6:29 p.m.)
      - Night letter/Morning letter Chandra S (2/2/2004 1:28 p.m.)
      - Darcy's self-judgement   Karen Marija (2/2/2004 12:24 p.m.)
        
        Giving Lizzy pain   Kathi (2/2/2004 7:46 p.m.)
        
        beliefs   Diane Margaret (2/3/2004 6:18 a.m.)
        
        Chapter 35   Johanna Elisabet (2/3/2004 6:32 a.m.)
        
        thanks   Diane Margaret (2/3/2004 7:20 a.m.)
        
        Your´re welcome   Johanna Elisabet (2/3/2004 7:25 a.m.)
        
        My point   Kathi (2/3/2004 9:59 a.m.)
        
        relevent comparisons   Diane Margaret (2/3/2004 1:22 p.m.)
        
        Bingley's feelings   Kathi (2/4/2004 12:38 a.m.)
    - Elizabeth's imagination B. Michelle (2/2/2004 11:13 a.m.)
      - An interesting idea...   Karen Marija (2/2/2004 12:29 p.m.)
        
        Elizabeth's imagination   Line (2/2/2004 8:59 p.m.)
        
        Mrs Bennet!   Jo Y (2/2/2004 9:21 p.m.)
Often in love before. Kristi (2/1/2004 6:46 p.m.)
- I can fault him Kathi (2/1/2004 7:50 p.m.)
Darcy's changing ideas John W (2/1/2004 3:37 p.m.)
MHO Nasima (2/1/2004 1:25 p.m.)
- Frank with Elizabeth, but dishonest with Bingley kathleen (elder) (2/1/2004 2:16 p.m.)
  - Dishonest with himself, but why? Kathi (2/1/2004 7:41 p.m.)
I mostly think it was none of Darcy's business :-) kathleen (elder) (2/1/2004 12:06 p.m.)
- Arrogance, Anna M (2/1/2004 6:24 p.m.)
  - Very possible Ramya (2/1/2004 10:18 p.m.)
- I think its part JulieW (2/1/2004 2:25 p.m.)
- I wonder... Tori Marie (2/1/2004 1:50 p.m.)
  - I like your mathematics :-) kathleen (elder) (2/1/2004 2:06 p.m.)
  - I can put it this way:- Nasima (2/1/2004 1:58 p.m.)
    - Why eliminate the pride? Kathi (2/1/2004 7:57 p.m.)
    - Aren't you missing a "1" ? kathleen (elder) (2/1/2004 2:13 p.m.)
      - ONE POINT for you.... Nasima (2/1/2004 2:20 p.m.)
The depth of Bingley's love Line (2/1/2004 12:01 p.m.)
- Mr Darcys meddling Johanna Elisabet (2/1/2004 12:20 p.m.)
  - He claims to abhor disguise, but he used it kathleen (elder) (2/1/2004 12:34 p.m.)
    - He admits that he is dissatisfied with himself Chandra S (2/1/2004 11:12 p.m.)
      - I agree Ramya (2/2/2004 3:24 a.m.)
        
        Not fully reconciled. Kristi (2/2/2004 7:49 p.m.)
    - You're right! Margaret Ellen (2/1/2004 3:55 p.m.)
    - Situations Johanna Elisabet (2/1/2004 2:13 p.m.)
      - Convincing Bingley   Kira (2/2/2004 2:58 p.m.)
        
        Omission vs. Commission -   Chandra S (2/2/2004 4:09 p.m.)
        
        But Darcy says he concealed the information   kathleen (elder) (2/2/2004 6:19 p.m.)
        
        The missing letters   Jo Y (2/2/2004 8:51 p.m.)
        
        I think Caroline was lying   kathleen (elder) (2/2/2004 9:11 p.m.)
        
        How do you know?   Margaret Ellen (2/2/2004 11:20 p.m.)
        
        Is this the reference?   LaurieC (2/3/2004 12:45 a.m.)
        
        Ah but...   Tori Marie (2/3/2004 3:49 a.m.)
        
        LOL, true...   LaurieC (2/3/2004 9:42 a.m.)
        
        Well, I won't say Caroline is always truthful   kathleen (elder) (2/3/2004 5:25 a.m.)

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