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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
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"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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