Although he initially saw Marianne Dashwood as a flirtation, they quickly form a deep connection with one another. Willoughby conforms to her idea of love, enjoying and disliking the same prose and poetry as she, and, at twenty-five, is much younger than Colonel Brandon. Her innocence and sincerity with her own thoughts and feelings attracts him, as he is used to the artificial personalities of city life. They meet when he appears suddenly to rescue her from a distressful fall and from then on proceeds to call on the Dashwoods frequently, bringing her flowers and poetry, where he and Marianne bond quickly. Their mutual attraction unites frankness and vivacity, and above all, they are passionately fond of music and dancing (Ch. 10). Both being more appreciative of exhibiting straightforward