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What irony?   Written by Tracy W (5/17/2007 11:49 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Lizzy's feelings contradict her statements, penned by nan duval
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Elizabeth qualifies her statement later on in the same discussion to make it clear she is referring to minor matters.

But in general and ordinary cases between friend and friend, where one of them is desired by the other to change a resolution of no very great moment, should you think ill of that person for complying with the desire, without waiting to be argued into it?" [Emphasis mine] (chpt 10)

I see no signs that Elizabeth regards matrimony as a matter of no very great moment - her reactions to Charlotte's statements and actions on this point argue she believes exactly the opposite.

Incidently, I love the line just after the one you quote:
Had his own happiness, however, been the only sacrifice, he might have been allowed to sport with it in what ever manner he thought best; but her sister's was involved in it, as she thought he must be sensible himself. (chpt 24). This somehow sounds so Elizabeth to me.


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