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and our own Jane! Written by Zoe (10/20/2003 2:14 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Makes you wonder about Maria Bertram, penned by Julie W

] Knowing just how serious a step it was to offer the girl a way out of the engagment, places Sir Thomas in a rather kinder light.He was aware of the effects of such a break but he still made the offer.

It also places JA in a rather courageous light, IMO, for she herself broke off an engagement. She was aware of the effects but still followed her heart. This was perhaps something that wouldn't have been admired in her time, but this modern woman personally finds it very courageous. :-)

I suppose it wasn't as big a deal because she broke it off only the next day, and word likely wouldn't have gotten out by then. But I wonder if word *did* get out, and if it had any bearing on the fact that she never received any other offers?

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GR - Before and after a proposal of marriage Deborah Julia (10/20/2003 8:19 a.m.)

Were there any consequences for the ex-suitor? Mandy N (10/22/2003 11:30 a.m.)
- Actually that puzzled me, too... KerstinM (10/23/2003 11:18 a.m.)
- Proposal, negotiation and marriage. Deborah Julia (10/22/2003 1:12 p.m.)
  - Actually, Mandy N (10/23/2003 7:19 a.m.)
- I think the emphasis JulieW (10/22/2003 12:29 p.m.)
  - Belinda (spoilers for that novel) Barbara (10/22/2003 2:51 p.m.)
    - I suppose the choice was JulieW (10/23/2003 10:09 a.m.)
GR: Mr. Collins' proposal Cheryl (10/20/2003 11:54 a.m.)
- Collins the philosopher Rachel E (10/22/2003 12:40 a.m.)
- GR: Mr. Elton and Mr. Darcy Barbara (10/21/2003 1:37 a.m.)
- GR - Right of refusal LaurieC (10/20/2003 8:58 p.m.)
  - GR.: Literary pretenders.... KerstinM (10/21/2003 11:41 a.m.)
- I agree... KerstinM (10/20/2003 2:51 p.m.)
  - GR: JA's opinion Cheryl (10/20/2003 4:15 p.m.)
    - GR: Mr. Collins' Big Mistake? Tori Marie (10/21/2003 12:04 a.m.)
GR - Maria Bertram's "credit" LaurieC (10/20/2003 9:26 a.m.)
- Isnt it illuminating? Julie W (10/20/2003 9:38 a.m.)
  - GR: I have to agree about ... Line (10/20/2003 8:45 p.m.)
Makes you wonder about Maria Bertram Julie W (10/20/2003 8:59 a.m.)
- and our own Jane! Zoe (10/20/2003 2:14 p.m.)
  - I think it was a big deal JulieW (10/20/2003 3:47 p.m.)

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