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The inconsistent spelling of the name "Philips" is interesting, however, in that it is (according to the notes in my "Penguin Classics" edition), probably indicative of the fact that the "mis-spelt" version. "Phillips", occurs in passages which were revised many years after the book which was originally written. The book was originally written around 1796 under the title First Impressions, then laid aside for many years before being extensively revised and re-written in 1811-1812, before finally being published as Pride and Prejudice in 1813. Accordingly, my view is that it is interesting to leave such things in the text. Additionally, given that this is an early 19th century text, not a 21st century one, I prefer to have it with its original 19th century punctuation.
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