Emma is heiress of 30,000 pounds (ch 16)

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Emma is heiress of 30,000 pounds (ch 16) Written by Graciela (4/6/2008 10:16 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Speaking of old maids..., penned by MarianneR

and I suppose that her sister had the same.

Even if Hartfield went to a male relative, she will have the money. The custom of JA times was to invest it at an annual interest of 4 or 5%; that means that Emma will have 1200 or 1500 pounds a year; enough to live well.

(Just to compare costs: in P&P six persons live well with 2000 pounds a year)

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Speaking of old maids... MarianneR (4/6/2008 3:39 p.m.)

Old Maids: Emma is like Miss Bates Maisy (4/10/2008 6:18 p.m.)
- Absolutely Tarn (4/11/2008 4:24 a.m.)
Emma is heiress of 30,000 pounds (ch 16) Graciela (4/6/2008 10:16 p.m.)
- Didn´t read so far - thanks for the information! *nfm* MarianneR (4/7/2008 3:28 a.m.)
I believe you are mistaken Anne-Marie (4/6/2008 4:09 p.m.)

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