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Originally Posted by Jackswife
I agree: Phillipe was the classic "charming rogue" guaranteed to sweep an impressionable young girl (as Caroline was at the time) off her feet. He was the antithesis of everything her parents, particularly Grace, wanted for their daughter and I'm sure Caroline was naive enough to think they would live happily ever after. I'm sure she really loved him and was devastated by their break-up. :(
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I agree completely with everything here, except the last line. It's more probable she
believed herself to be in love with him. She was infatuated, sure, no doubts there. Her head was turned, her ego was flattered, she was sexually attracted to him. But love? Real love like the kind she has for Ernst? No, no. But few people end up with their first. Some do, yes, but they are in the minority, I think. Most people, I think, including Caroline, have/had to grow a lot before "the real thing" is possible.