His most particular friend, you see by Jane's account, was persuaded of his never intending to marry her.

Wickham will never marry a woman without some money.

He cannot afford it.

And what claims has Lydia--what attraction has she beyond youth, health, and good humour that could make him, for her sake, forego every chance of benefiting himself by marrying well?
As to what restraint the apprehensions of disgrace in the corps might throw on a dishonourable elopement with her, I am not able to judge; for I know nothing of the effects that such a step might produce.

But as to your other objection, I am afraid it will hardly hold good.