A proxy excuse?
Written by Christiana
(2/16/2004 10:42 p.m.)
in consequence of the missive, Pointless..., penned by Mandy N
Perhaps Darcy is using his former reticence to cover the true motivation behind his actions--namely, to be of service to Elizabeth? After all, he later tells her, "much as I respect (your family), I believe I thought only of you."