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A simpler interpretation Written by Kathi (5/3/2007 2:59 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, There is also a sense of Lizzy feeling about Darcy's offer..., penned by Adrian

I can't help feeling that too much is being read into Lizzy's refusal.

Darcy had made it clear on a previous occasion that she was neither good looking nor good enough for him to dance with. Now he is being put into a position where he has no choice but to ask her to dance, but Lizzy has no desire to dance with a man who feels the way about her that she believes Darcy does. It could be that the simplest explanation is the right one, and that is all there is to her refusal.

In addition, I think your interpretation suggests that Lizzy believes Darcy knows she overheard him, and that she knows he knows, and he knows she knows, none of which is supported in the text.

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Lizzy & Charlotte in Chapter 6 Robbin (5/1/2007 11:56 p.m.)

My take on this conversation Margaret S (5/2/2007 8:13 a.m.)
- That conversation Line (5/2/2007 10:50 p.m.)
  - Thank you for your good opinion not lightly conferred.. ;) nfm Arnie Perlstein (5/2/2007 11:04 p.m.)
- Talking by rule (LONG) Adrian (5/2/2007 12:53 p.m.)
  - I have long felt that Darcy is too quickly Susan L (5/3/2007 2:54 a.m.)
    - Darcy's well-earned negative reputation Kathi (5/3/2007 3:08 a.m.)
      - Very easy ma'am ....   Susan L (5/3/2007 8:33 a.m.)
        
        Well, the noose is still empty…   Robbin (5/3/2007 11:05 a.m.)
        
        We have some information ...   Kathi (5/3/2007 10:22 a.m.)
- Not meant to be condescending Marilynn (5/2/2007 11:26 a.m.)
- Energetic subjects, condescending attitude, pointy sticks Robbin (5/2/2007 11:04 a.m.)
  - I think Margaret is correct.. Arnie Perlstein (5/2/2007 12:39 p.m.)
    - Pattern and prize Robbin (5/2/2007 3:45 p.m.)
      - There is also a sense of Lizzy feeling about Darcy's offer... Adrian (5/2/2007 5:58 p.m.)
        
        A simpler interpretation Kathi (5/3/2007 2:59 a.m.)
    - "Keep your breath... " abdullyne (5/2/2007 2:08 p.m.)
      - Funny... Robbin (5/2/2007 3:09 p.m.)
        
        Or great porridge for thought.... ;) Arnie Perlstein (5/2/2007 4:14 p.m.)

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