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Two of those strokes of good fortune may be linked Written by Tom P2 (4/19/2010 6:37 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Further Info, penned by BarbaraB

By the time Lady Catherine bestowed the living on Mr Collins, it was pretty certain that he would eventually inherit Longbourn. She may have fancied the grandeur of having a future member of the landed gentry as her clergyman - in which case his good fortune is just that he came to her attention in the first place.

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Mr. Collins Cheryl (4/18/2010 11:47 p.m.)

Servility and Self-Importance KatharineW (4/20/2010 4:41 p.m.)
Cheryl, I was going nan duval (4/19/2010 8:58 p.m.)
Some respect for his generosity; parallel with Mr Willoughby Tom P2 (4/19/2010 7:19 p.m.)
- I agree with Robbin's interpretation. Connie (4/20/2010 11:18 a.m.)
  - And he follows that statement speaking about Elizabeth's dowry Graciela (4/20/2010 3:23 p.m.)
    - How much more violence do you want?? CarolTS (4/20/2010 7:18 p.m.)
- I think he deserves some credit Barbara (4/19/2010 9:46 p.m.)
  - I posted something similiar below that he offered marriage AnnetteJ (4/20/2010 8:35 a.m.)
  - if encouraged to read and improve himself by such an example Stephanie (4/19/2010 10:19 p.m.)
Mr Bennet and Mr Collins Sr. Cheryl (4/19/2010 10:30 a.m.)
- Being related CarolTS (4/19/2010 12:53 p.m.)
  - a case of some delicacy, Stephanie (4/19/2010 2:38 p.m.)
Yes BarbaraB (4/19/2010 10:23 a.m.)
Yes, be merciful with Mr. Collins because.... jeffrey (4/19/2010 9:57 a.m.)
- He is only 25, actually nfm Kathleen Glancy (4/19/2010 10:09 a.m.)
  - So, will Mr. Collins improve with maturity or not? jeffrey (4/19/2010 12:18 p.m.)
    - Which is P&P4, Jeffrey? I am thinking that the first AnnetteJ (4/19/2010 12:57 p.m.)
      - Pemberley numbering system Line (4/20/2010 9:20 a.m.)
      - But Mr. Collins in there CarolTS (4/19/2010 1:00 p.m.)
Feeling sorry for Mr. Collins Line (4/19/2010 8:33 a.m.)
- earnest endeavour to demean myself with grateful respect Stephanie (4/19/2010 11:02 a.m.)
  - Further Info BarbaraB (4/19/2010 4:06 p.m.)
    - failed to contradict as a most scandalous falsehood Stephanie (4/19/2010 9:55 p.m.)
    - Two of those strokes of good fortune may be linked Tom P2 (4/19/2010 6:37 p.m.)
    - Wow - interesting statistics! CarolTS (4/19/2010 4:41 p.m.)
      - He's fortunate that Mr. Bennet has no sons Graciela (4/19/2010 6:15 p.m.)
  - Good. Connie (4/19/2010 12:53 p.m.)
- I too noticed that passage for probably the first time in my AnnetteJ (4/19/2010 8:59 a.m.)
  - Mr Collins at school Kathleen Glancy (4/19/2010 10:05 a.m.)
  - Mr. Collins' behavior Anne-Marie (4/19/2010 9:57 a.m.)

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