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open, affectionate manners Written by Kathryn Ann (9/16/2009 4:55 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Heart or Manner, penned by Robbin

makes me think back to P&P: Might not both Mr. Bingley and Mr. Wickham be described that way when first met?

From Chapter 3: Mr. Bingley was good-looking and gentlemanlike; he had a pleasant countenance, and easy, unaffected manners.

From Chapter 15: Mr. Wickham ... had all the best part of beauty, a fine countenance, a good figure, and very pleasing address. The introduction was followed up on his side by a happy readiness of conversation -- a readiness at the same time perfectly correct and unassuming...

I see similarities in how JA describes Willoughby, Bingley and Wickham.

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Exactly formed to engage Marianne's heart? (long) Robbin (9/12/2009 12:53 a.m.)

Barton Cottage---Entrances BarbaraB (9/13/2009 2:37 p.m.)
- As we're comparing Edward and Willoughby, Anselm (9/14/2009 3:57 p.m.)
  - Heart or Manner Robbin (9/14/2009 5:34 p.m.)
    - open, affectionate manners Kathryn Ann (9/16/2009 4:55 p.m.)
  - Wow BarbaraB (9/14/2009 4:18 p.m.)
    - No "might" about it! Anselm (9/15/2009 7:20 a.m.)
      - LOL! I Know, I Know but... BarbaraB (9/15/2009 2:55 p.m.)
  - Interesting indeed. *nfm* MarianneR (9/14/2009 4:02 p.m.)
- Edward – Dazed & Confused? Robbin (9/13/2009 9:54 p.m.)
Willoughby in action. (long) nan duval (9/12/2009 5:43 p.m.)
- Inattentive & Self-Centered Robbin (9/13/2009 5:02 p.m.)
  - Queen Mab Barbara (9/13/2009 5:50 p.m.)
    - Very illuminating! *nfm* MarianneR (9/14/2009 2:41 a.m.)
    - Definitely worth it! Robbin (9/13/2009 10:05 p.m.)
- Well done, nan; very clear Cathy Allen (9/12/2009 11:19 p.m.)
- But that was Mrs. Dashwood speaking CarolTS (9/12/2009 6:19 p.m.)
- Willoughby keeps his wits about him :-) kathleen (elder) (9/12/2009 6:17 p.m.)
  - Good point! Melissa K. (9/16/2009 10:36 a.m.)
  - Good reading and also interesting that... Moni (9/13/2009 7:47 a.m.)
    - I agree, and also kathleen (elder) (9/13/2009 8:42 a.m.)
      - Mr. Impudence Robbin (9/13/2009 11:58 a.m.)
        
        Trying to Out-fox a Fox BarbaraB (9/13/2009 2:01 p.m.)
I agree, he seems to be perfect Martina C (9/12/2009 9:10 a.m.)
Does she cease to worry about the inside CarolTS (9/12/2009 1:40 a.m.)
- Judging Willoughby’s heart Robbin (9/12/2009 4:28 p.m.)
- Yes, I feel its due to Marianne's philosophy Elbè (9/12/2009 7:04 a.m.)
Strikingly alike Barbara (9/12/2009 1:20 a.m.)
- Lovers & Connoisseurs Robbin (9/12/2009 3:56 p.m.)
  - Good observation Nina RG (9/13/2009 6:22 a.m.)
    - Unwilling to awaken from her dream Robbin (9/13/2009 12:24 p.m.)

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