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Regards to Mrs Knight. Written by Mandy N (11/26/2006 2:15 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Mrs Knight, penned by JulieW

My impression of Mrs Knight is of a generous, kindly lady to give up most of the family fortune and a grand house for Edward.
With due respect to Mrs Austen, I think Edward was fortunate to be adopted by the Knights,- not just to gain an inheritance but
Mrs Knight's words to him indicate she was materal sort who treated Edward as a son.

I'm still unsure of Jane's words... Perhaps she did feel
Mrs Knight kept back too much income for herself, while Edward and Elizabeth had a growing family.

Interesting link and picture of Godmersham.

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'reserved herself an income'. Mandy N (11/26/2006 11:10 a.m.)

I have always thought... Joan Ellen (11/26/2006 4:17 p.m.)
- If it were just this sentence... Reeba (11/26/2006 4:22 p.m.)
  - What about her jointure? Vanessa M (11/26/2006 11:31 p.m.)
    - She didn't need one, Vanessa JulieW (11/27/2006 5:24 a.m.)
  - To me... Joan Ellen (11/26/2006 4:26 p.m.)
    - I agree. Just JA playing with language. Mary Ellen (12/3/2006 1:22 a.m.)
Mrs Knight JulieW (11/26/2006 1:36 p.m.)
- Regards to Mrs Knight. Mandy N (11/26/2006 2:15 p.m.)
One thing I noticed Vanessa M (11/26/2006 12:35 p.m.)
I wondered at this. Reeba (11/26/2006 11:28 a.m.)

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