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He admits that he is dissatisfied with himself Written by Chandra S (2/1/2004 11:12 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, He claims to abhor disguise, but he used it, penned by kathleen (elder)

and that this disguise - this "art" (there is meanness in all the arts) - was beneath him. Just a few lines above the section that you quoted, he voices his regrets for having violated one of his own often spoken principles:

"There is but one part of my conduct in the whole affair on which I do not reflect with satisfaction; it is, that I condescended to adopt the measures of art so far as to conceal from him your sister's being in town. (snip) Perhaps this concealment, this disguise was beneath me;....."

I believe he truly does abhor disguise, and that he regrets this small part of his conduct, but nothing else he has done. And by regret, I don't mean that I think he would do it differently if he had it over again, only that he seems to feel that he has done a bad thing for a good reason, but wishes he hadn't "needed" to.

Non-sequitur - I love the way the implication of the word "condescended" is so very different here from when Mr. Collins uses it.

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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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