Because

Posted by Constanza on November 26, 1997 at 13:04:23:

In response to First Refusal, written by Annie3 on November 26, 1997 at 12:41:17

] My question is why did he propose in the first place? She was so sarcastic to him and didn't want to encourage him, yet he proposed. To top it off, he claims he discouraged Bingley from persuing Jane because he didnt' see any signs that she cared for him. What signs did he see in Lizzie?

He must have thought he was too good a match for her to say no

Second: why did Lizzie refuse? In her situation she wou

She believed him to be a vain and proud man who despised her family and connections. And she didn't love him then

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REPLIES:

• He did love her Laura 13:43:34 11/26/97 (3)
  • And... Linda 16:26:38 11/26/97 (2)
    • First Refusal-Your Right I'm Wrong Annie3 09:20:47 11/27/97 (0)
    • First Refusal Annie3 09:18:20 11/27/97 (0)

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