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IMHO... Written by Donna H (5/3/2007 9:08 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Elizabeth's being taken by surprise, penned by Laraine

I have always interpreted the Chapter 4 line as Elizabeth saying that Jane is so sweet-natured and unassuming as to be surprised by receiving compliments; while Elizabeth herself is NOT taken by surprise by receiving compliments because she feels she herself doesn't actually receive any.

As for the Chapter 6 quote, I take that to mean that Lizzy still doesn't even realize that she is becoming an interest to Darcy because she is so caught up in observing Jane's budding romance.

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Elizabeth's being taken by surprise Laraine (5/3/2007 2:03 p.m.)

I confess Lia (5/4/2007 7:01 p.m.)
- A sign of Lizzy’s self-esteem and affection for Jane Robbin (5/5/2007 4:17 a.m.)
IMHO... Donna H (5/3/2007 9:08 p.m.)
- That's the way I've always read it Ramya (5/3/2007 10:33 p.m.)
  - I agree, she does seem Donna H (5/3/2007 10:36 p.m.)
more delicious irony nan duval (5/3/2007 6:21 p.m.)
- Her prejudice makes her blind to his admiration. nf Stephanie J. (5/4/2007 3:46 p.m.)
  - Prejudice, or realism combined with modesty? Line (5/4/2007 7:03 p.m.)
Compliments Michaela (5/3/2007 3:19 p.m.)
- Me too... Maria Liourdi (5/3/2007 7:28 p.m.)
- This is the way I have read it as well. NFM Jen S (5/3/2007 5:34 p.m.)
  - Same here! :-) (nfm) Line (5/3/2007 6:39 p.m.)
- Interesting Laraine (5/3/2007 4:15 p.m.)
- Oh, indeed Marilynn (5/3/2007 4:00 p.m.)

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