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Willoughby's attitude? Written by Ann2 (10/25/2006 4:04 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, How does W. get away with it? Timing is all, penned by Delories

Novel text:

"And you do think something better of me than you did?" said he, letting it fall, and leaning against the mantlepiece, as if forgetting he was to go.

Your interpretation:
he goes back to his usual sunny self, leaning casually against the mantlepiece as if they could just settle into a nice friendly chat, now. Double EWWWW!

Just wanted to say that I imagined it a little different. Now I have your view, it will certainly be a matter for further contemplation.

How I saw it (this is my first time reading it in English):
He let go of Elinor's hand and then placed his own on the mantle in a sort of aimless manner. I saw him turning from Elinor and looking into the fire or down to the floor while supported by the mantlepiece.
Rather different from a man leaning his shoulders against it in a relaxed way while turning his charm on. If you are right, it is quite awful. But then we know him to be an unprincipled(?) fellow.

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How does Willoughby get away with it? (long) Delories (10/24/2006 6:16 a.m.)

Well..... Amy Marie (10/24/2006 8:00 a.m.)
- Oh, of course Marianne is responsible for her actions Delories (10/24/2006 8:47 a.m.)
  - I agree Delories, well put! nfm ;D Robbin (10/24/2006 9:23 a.m.)
- I can… Robbin (10/24/2006 9:19 a.m.)
  - Influencing Marianne Maisy (10/25/2006 7:40 a.m.)
    - Yes but Amy Marie (10/25/2006 9:05 a.m.)
How does W. get away with it? Timing is all Delories (10/24/2006 9:10 a.m.)
- Spot on! Rose G (10/24/2006 11:06 a.m.)
- Elinor besieged. Mandy N (10/24/2006 3:39 p.m.)
  - Also on Elinor's mind Barbara (10/24/2006 4:10 p.m.)
    - Willoughby—Less Violent & Quick Robbin (10/24/2006 4:57 p.m.)
      - 10 p.m. at the latest Barbara (10/25/2006 1:31 a.m.)
        
        Good points, I agree! nfm ;D Robbin (10/25/2006 5:56 a.m.)
- Willoughby's attitude? Ann2 (10/25/2006 4:04 p.m.)
  - Leaning against the mantlepiece Delories (10/26/2006 3:29 a.m.)
    - Not arguing, just... Ann2 (10/26/2006 7:00 a.m.)
one way he does it LouAnn (10/24/2006 12:45 p.m.)
- V. good point about Eliza Delories (10/24/2006 4:51 p.m.)
- How Mrs Smith learned of it Tom P2 (10/24/2006 6:08 p.m.)
  - Thank you LouAnn (10/25/2006 8:19 p.m.)
  - Blaming the colonel Barbara (10/26/2006 11:48 a.m.)
    - Distant relation's interest Tom P2 (10/26/2006 4:20 p.m.)
Does W know Susan R (10/25/2006 12:24 a.m.)
- Welcome! Barbara (10/25/2006 1:11 a.m.)

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