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I am not sure what you see as the conflict Written by Tracy W (5/1/2007 7:40 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Sir William's highly favorable report, penned by Becky K

The definition you supply for courteous is focussed on actions, not on the motives for those actions. I understand from dictionaries that the word "courteous" comes originally from court - it was the behaviour expected at court. And there are a fair number of people who are courteous in order to seek favour without actually being a courtier.

But I do note that Bingley dances with both Charlotte and Maria Lucas. Perhaps a piece of evidence for some scheming by Sir William and Lady Lucas or perhaps Bingley being courteous?

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Sir William Lucas: just how did he gain his Knighthood? JulieW (5/1/2007 7:39 a.m.)

Sir William's highly favorable report Becky K (5/1/2007 5:05 p.m.)
- The joke about Sir William Lucas being " courteous" JulieW (5/1/2007 8:28 p.m.)
  - Sir William's distinction... Mandy N (5/3/2007 10:24 a.m.)
- I am not sure what you see as the conflict Tracy W (5/1/2007 7:40 p.m.)
  - actions and motives Becky K (5/1/2007 8:42 p.m.)
    - Not supercilious :-) JulieW (5/1/2007 9:03 p.m.)
      - Oh, good Becky K (5/1/2007 11:10 p.m.)
        
        I have to laugh... Carolyn (5/2/2007 12:18 a.m.)
Neat Robbin (5/1/2007 10:47 a.m.)

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