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I assume she thought he was "innocent" Written by kathleen (elder) (9/25/2009 5:30 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, How can Elinor forgive Edward so quickly?, penned by Barbara

I mean, Elinor didn't think that Edward deliberately set out to deceive her or to break her heart. But he was careless, at best, and to me that's the (nearly) unforgivable part of his behaviour.

And what if Edward didn't actually love Elinor as more than a friend -- would she be able to forgive him then? Her future would be the same in either case, so why would his loving her make any difference in the matter.

It seems not consistent w/ Elinor's other actions/thoughts/feelings.

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How can Elinor forgive Edward so quickly? Barbara (9/25/2009 2:56 p.m.)

True. nan duval (9/26/2009 11:04 p.m.)
More on this topic in Chapter 28 kathleen (elder) (9/26/2009 5:41 p.m.)
- Willoughby's behavior Barb JA (9/29/2009 6:57 a.m.)
  - But allowing an attachment to form was unprincipled, no? kathleen (elder) (9/29/2009 9:08 a.m.)
    - I see what you mean Barb JA (9/29/2009 10:00 a.m.)
- Edward was pre-engaged Leah Noel (9/28/2009 9:31 p.m.)
  - Is there proof in this week's reading CarolTS (9/29/2009 2:37 a.m.)
Engagements Diane DeS (9/26/2009 12:57 a.m.)
- Worse than being a cad Barbara (9/26/2009 1:33 a.m.)
  - Thank you for that Barb JA (9/26/2009 7:35 a.m.)
  - I love this post... Moni (9/26/2009 6:41 a.m.)
I assume she thought he was "innocent" kathleen (elder) (9/25/2009 5:30 p.m.)
- Yes, very easy to blame Lucy LouAnn (9/27/2009 2:44 p.m.)
- That's true. Barbara (9/25/2009 6:43 p.m.)
Well, I think the thought was rather flattering to Elinor Elbè (9/25/2009 3:04 p.m.)
- Yes, and she also is aware... Moni (9/26/2009 6:43 a.m.)

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