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Does Willoughby want to have Marianne Written by Ramya (10/13/2009 12:25 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, The real reason for Willoughby's trip is even creepier, penned by Barbara

as a mistress? He may have that in mind when he says, "If, however, I am allowed to think that you and yours feel an interest in my fate and actions, it may be the means -- it may put me on my guard -- at least, it will be something to live for. Marianne, to be sure, is lost to me for ever."

The italicized part (by me) seems to be more of a question than a statement. Of course, he may just be hoping that Marianne, feeling sorry for Willoughby's marital unhappiness, would never marry, as you said.

Perhaps, in a few years, if Marianne still remained unmarried, Willoughby may be tempted to murder his wife. That would make for a good sequel. Austen meets Christie. Lol.

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Grand Gesture Robbin (10/10/2009 3:11 a.m.)

Willoughby v Wickham Anselm (10/11/2009 9:38 a.m.)
- Willoghby's genuineness. Reeba (10/12/2009 12:25 p.m.)
  - Yes, of course....well....maybe. Anselm (10/12/2009 1:57 p.m.)
    - Thank you Anselm. nfm Reeba (10/12/2009 5:14 p.m.)
- The real reason for Willoughby's trip is even creepier Barbara (10/12/2009 12:08 p.m.)
  - Disposable Women Robbin (10/14/2009 4:37 p.m.)
  - Does Willoughby want to have Marianne Ramya (10/13/2009 12:25 p.m.)
  - Well put. Rachel G (10/12/2009 8:45 p.m.)
- Willoughby's journey to Elinor Bridget D (10/12/2009 1:58 a.m.)
- Willoughby is a narcissist Divya (10/11/2009 4:19 p.m.)
  - Willoughby's narcissism infected Marianne. nan duval (10/12/2009 8:25 p.m.)
- He had business at Combe Magna. Reeba (10/11/2009 3:44 p.m.)
  - Willoughby and forgiveness Mary Anne (10/11/2009 8:29 p.m.)
    - How could I ever think otherwise :-) Reeba (10/12/2009 6:42 a.m.)
  - Point #3 - his *lie* CarolTS (10/11/2009 6:50 p.m.)
    - Yes, an ironic statement Barb JA (10/12/2009 11:07 a.m.)
      - PS. I too enjoyed the rest of the stages Reeba. nfm Barb JA (10/12/2009 11:50 a.m.)
        
        Yes, I do believe.. Reeba (10/12/2009 5:14 p.m.)
- Is Willoughby just acting impulsively? kathleen (elder) (10/11/2009 2:52 p.m.)
Suspense! Mary Anne (10/10/2009 10:25 a.m.)
- As a first-time reader, having only seen the adaptations... Cathy Allen (10/12/2009 11:32 a.m.)
- Elinor was worried about this too. Barbara (10/11/2009 6:27 p.m.)
"I am very drunk" Rachel G (10/10/2009 6:27 a.m.)
- Willougby's journey Bridget D (10/11/2009 7:44 a.m.)
  - Cutting the Cad Robbin (10/11/2009 2:16 p.m.)
  - Feeling guilty? I don't think so. Reeba (10/11/2009 11:07 a.m.)

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