] He was the only person in the world who could at that moment be forgiven for not being Willoughby

] Despite all of her self-absorbtion, she can still think of Elinor's happiness.

(or 2 paragraphs later) she finds Edward's & Elinor's behavior is deficient of what she would find correct, that she almost hates Edward which causes her thoughts to go right back to Willoughby. At least she is predictable LOL!

Jean B