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The friendly unavailable Colonel Written by John S2 (5/25/2007 7:15 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Good point, Line, penned by Cathy Allen

You don't suppose this could be the who? We are not told so. But, he makes every effort to befriend Elizabeth during his stay at Rosings. He is close family and shares the guardianship of Darcy's sister Georgiana with Darcy. In P&P2 Colonel Fitwilliam starts the conversation off at his first meeting with Elizabeth with something like, "I've heard much of you and none of the praise is exaggerated I assure you". I don't find this wording in the book so perhaps it cannot be considered here as evidence. But, if it were to be considered, who would have told him?

He is the only person I can think of in the story who would have been available to counsel Darcy about Elizabeth.

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The Proposal (gasp!) Cathy Allen (5/24/2007 3:30 p.m.)

I still have trouble with the notion... Karen 2L (5/25/2007 6:00 p.m.)
- Mr. Darcy did NOT insult Elizabeth in public Cathy Allen (5/26/2007 12:16 a.m.)
  - Lizzy just had superhuman hearing. nfm nan duval (5/28/2007 4:17 p.m.)
  - I hope someone will correct me if I'm wrong, but Cathy Allen (5/27/2007 11:30 a.m.)
    - Not really... Robbin (5/27/2007 7:31 p.m.)
      - And it's not just Elizabeth's opinion Tracy W (5/27/2007 8:21 p.m.)
        
        CH. 31 Colonel Fitzwilliam says... Moni (5/28/2007 4:41 a.m.)
    - Not quite Line (5/27/2007 2:54 p.m.)
  - Of course he did... Karen 2L (5/26/2007 7:38 p.m.)
  - You are right… Robbin (5/26/2007 6:42 p.m.)
  - By the way John S2 (5/26/2007 6:29 a.m.)
    - John.... JulieW (5/26/2007 7:51 a.m.)
    - No problem discussing material in *previous* chapters - it's the Line (5/26/2007 7:28 a.m.)
      - I think I have it straight now - Thanks. nfm John S2 (5/26/2007 4:38 p.m.)
  - I agree it was not on purpose John S2 (5/26/2007 6:06 a.m.)
    - I cannot agree that Darcy was so shallow to ... Adrian (5/26/2007 12:22 p.m.)
      - Excellent point! John S2 (5/26/2007 4:56 p.m.)
  - He was audible therefore did not care... Helen Halstead (5/26/2007 12:40 a.m.)
    - Yes, and the public nature... Moni (5/26/2007 9:27 a.m.)
- Though I am genreally pro-Darcy, I have to agree with you (nfm) Silvia O (5/25/2007 9:08 p.m.)
Honesty and kindness Line (5/24/2007 6:30 p.m.)
- Not a PERFECT gentleman, Line, I agree, but Cathy Allen (5/25/2007 12:24 p.m.)
  - That quotation... Line (5/25/2007 6:06 p.m.)
    - Ah, good explanation, thanks Line! Makes sense. (nfm) Cathy Allen (5/25/2007 6:51 p.m.)
  - It seems odd for a gentleman like him... John S2 (5/25/2007 5:06 p.m.)
    - Was Darcy's proposal a rational decision? Tracy W (5/26/2007 12:57 a.m.)
      - Darcy is agitated Robbin (5/26/2007 6:55 p.m.)
      - I disagree John S2 (5/26/2007 5:39 p.m.)
      - Good argument. nfm Susan L (5/26/2007 5:17 a.m.)
    - I too don't see Darcy consulting anyone ... Helen Halstead (5/25/2007 7:47 p.m.)
      - I can now offer this evidence   John S2 (5/27/2007 4:30 a.m.)
        
        Are you serious, John?   Helen Halstead (5/28/2007 6:09 a.m.)
        
        How would a second opinion help?   Tracy W (5/27/2007 5:14 p.m.)
        
        Young love   John S2 (5/28/2007 2:16 a.m.)
        
        Darcy's infatuation "winning"   Kathi (5/29/2007 12:15 a.m.)
        
        Different definitions?   Tracy W (5/28/2007 4:40 p.m.)
        
        I think we are close   John S2 (5/28/2007 7:33 p.m.)
        
        Agreed then   Tracy W (5/28/2007 7:51 p.m.)
        
        Yes nfm   John S2 (5/28/2007 8:08 p.m.)
        
        Constant intimacy   Line (5/27/2007 8:24 a.m.)
    - I don't find it odd at all Line (5/25/2007 6:12 p.m.)
      - Good point, Line   Cathy Allen (5/25/2007 6:57 p.m.)
        
        The friendly unavailable Colonel   John S2 (5/25/2007 7:15 p.m.)
        
        It is indeed a line from P&P2...   Karen 2L (5/25/2007 9:18 p.m.)

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