I think it was a big deal

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I think it was a big deal Written by JulieW (10/20/2003 3:47 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, and our own Jane!, penned by Zoe

Zoe, when she refused Harris Bigg Withers.It would have meant financial security for her, indeed luxury.And this would probably have included Cassandra and her mother too.

Another awful point to consider was the close friendships between the Brigg Withers sisters and the Austen girls.I think it was embarrassing all round.

The haste with which they left Manydown indicated just how terrible they felt the events were,IMHO.

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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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