Mr. Gardiner's red herring

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Mr. Gardiner's red herring Written by Adrian (6/14/2007 12:25 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Former friends… (long), penned by Robbin

IMO the term "former friends" is a phrase Uncle Gardiner uses to cover up who is actually supplying the assistance of which he speaks, and I expect Mr. Bennet takes it as such and perpetuates the "legal fiction" with his family. Mr. B assumes it means Mr. Gardiner; Lizzy eventually comes to see it as Mr. Darcy.

Although Mr. Darcy may have drawn on further connections to help secure the commission (and make sure it was as far away from everyone as possible), the phrase "former friends" has the advantage over "a former friend" of making it less likely that anyone will try to narrow it down to a specific name.

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Former friends… (long) Robbin (6/14/2007 8:04 a.m.)

Mr Darcy as the former friend Susan L (6/14/2007 8:15 p.m.)
- Darcy required no help at all? Robbin (6/16/2007 8:33 p.m.)
  - Darcy's abilities Susan L (6/17/2007 9:08 p.m.)
  - Colonel Fitzwilliam? Tracy W (6/17/2007 7:36 a.m.)
    - I think you are right; Darcy uses HIS friends;... Adrian (6/17/2007 1:00 p.m.)
- Is it definite Helen B (6/15/2007 7:27 a.m.)
  - Yes, it's just Mr. Bennet's speculation... Line (6/15/2007 8:15 a.m.)
    - Wickham, debts, Mr. Gardiner's letter Emmy (6/16/2007 9:24 a.m.)
      - In addition to concealing Darcy's involvement....   Adrian (6/16/2007 1:52 p.m.)
        
        Not completely distancing   Robbin (6/16/2007 8:01 p.m.)
        
        IMO, it wasn't so much the wedding itself...   Line (6/17/2007 7:46 p.m.)
        
        Exactly my thoughts...   Maria Liourdi (6/17/2007 8:44 p.m.)
        
        The advertisement in the newspaper   Graciela (6/18/2007 12:05 a.m.)
        
        Exactly   Line (6/18/2007 7:08 a.m.)
        
        Thank you both! :-) nfm   Maria Liourdi (6/18/2007 1:52 p.m.)
        
        I agree too! Thanks for the explanations. nfm ;D   Robbin (6/18/2007 7:11 a.m.)
        
        You are right here, of course.   Adrian (6/17/2007 1:21 p.m.)
Mr. Gardiner's red herring Adrian (6/14/2007 12:25 p.m.)
- Red herring... Robbin (6/14/2007 6:23 p.m.)
  - Mr. Gardiner's object is subterfuge Adrian (6/15/2007 1:22 p.m.)
    - This explanation makes the most sense William D (6/15/2007 6:37 p.m.)

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