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Indifference Written by Cheryl (4/30/2007 12:21 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Darcy and Caroline Bingley, penned by Kat

Miss Bingley immediately fixed her eyes on his face, and desired he would tell her what lady had the credit of inspiring such reflections. Mr. Darcy replied with great intrepidity -- "Miss Elizabeth Bennet."

I love that phrase "great intrepidity" meaning fearless, courageous, dauntless. Darcy had no fear of Caroline's reaction, and in fact, Austen says a bit later on "He listened to her with perfect indifference while she chose to entertain herself in this manner" (ch 6)

Someone below said that Darcy not only didn't care what the people of Meryton thought but those of his own party as well. He doesn't give a rap what Caroline thinks of him - he is completely indifferent to her. Unfortunately, this only seems to encourage her - odd creature! "...as his composure convinced her that all was safe, her wit flowed long."

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Darcy and Caroline Bingley Kat (4/30/2007 11:22 a.m.)

perhaps Kelly-anne (5/1/2007 2:37 a.m.)
Maybe he wants to be teased? *nfm* Margaret S (4/30/2007 4:08 p.m.)
- That's an interesting thought Kathi (5/1/2007 9:36 p.m.)
  - C is the best person to remind him how irrational he is *nfm* Margaret S (5/1/2007 10:09 p.m.)
    - I assume you're suggesting ... Kathi (5/1/2007 11:02 p.m.)
Perhaps we see here an early instance of Darcy's ... Adrian (4/30/2007 12:30 p.m.)
- I think Rebecca K (5/1/2007 6:15 a.m.)
- I agree: "...honesty over tact." Maria Liourdi (4/30/2007 12:56 p.m.)
  - I meant "surprising".... nfm Maria Liourdi (4/30/2007 1:02 p.m.)
Indifference Cheryl (4/30/2007 12:21 p.m.)
- How funny - I always thought... Line (4/30/2007 6:14 p.m.)
Why Darcy tells Caroline Maisy (4/30/2007 12:20 p.m.)
- Caroline's habit... Mandy N (4/30/2007 4:53 p.m.)
  - It appears that BOTH Caroline and Lizzy think... Adrian (5/1/2007 2:59 p.m.)
    - Actually, Caroline does know Darcy pretty well Kara M (5/1/2007 4:19 p.m.)
      - Caroline's astonishment. Mandy N (5/2/2007 1:39 a.m.)
      - Good point! Line (5/1/2007 6:38 p.m.)
  - ROTFLOL, Mandy!!! *nfm* Elizabeth Sycamore (4/30/2007 5:02 p.m.)
I think Darcy.... Lisa M. (4/30/2007 12:14 p.m.)
- completely agree with you Fernanda (5/1/2007 1:50 p.m.)
To shut her up maybe? B. Michelle (4/30/2007 12:06 p.m.)

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