But allowing an attachment to form was unprincipled, no?

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But allowing an attachment to form was unprincipled, no? Written by kathleen (elder) (9/29/2009 9:08 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Willoughby's behavior, penned by Barb JA

Edward was engaged when he met Elinor at Norland. She didn't know it, so it was his responsibility to make sure that no attachment grew between them. This isn't as unprincipled as Willoughby's behaviour, to be sure, but it's still not gentlemanly, imo.

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How can Elinor forgive Edward so quickly? Barbara (9/25/2009 2:56 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.)
I assume she thought he was "innocent" kathleen (elder) (9/25/2009 5:30 p.m.)
- That's true. Barbara (9/25/2009 6:43 p.m.)
- Yes, very easy to blame Lucy LouAnn (9/27/2009 2:44 p.m.)
Engagements Diane DeS (9/26/2009 12:57 a.m.)
- Worse than being a cad Barbara (9/26/2009 1:33 a.m.)
  - I love this post... Moni (9/26/2009 6:41 a.m.)
  - Thank you for that Barb JA (9/26/2009 7:35 a.m.)
More on this topic in Chapter 28 kathleen (elder) (9/26/2009 5:41 p.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.)
- 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.)
True. nan duval (9/26/2009 11:04 p.m.)

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