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A burden or not Written by BarbaraB (4/24/2010 12:10 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Charlotte mature or gave up hope?, penned by Akaruihi

I don't think the Lucases feel that Charlotte as a daughter, per se, is a burden but, I agree that, in a large family of small fortune, any child going off on their own has to lessen the financial burden a great deal. Also it frees up a space in the vehicles, in the home and frees up servant time to attend to her needs, etc. So from an economical standpoint, there must be a great sigh of relief because from that standpoint, Charlotte would be a burden for the rest of her life if she were never to establish her own household. I am not saying I agree with how she went about it, but these are things that must have been on her mind, particularly with young brothers already griping about having to support an old maid if it should come to that.

I do believe her though, when she says she has never been romantic.

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Charlottes Happiness Aaron (4/23/2010 2:56 p.m.)

Charlotte mature or gave up hope? Akaruihi (4/24/2010 9:37 a.m.)
- Neither maturing nor giving up hope Kathi (4/25/2010 5:20 a.m.)
- It remains to be seen... Anne-Marie (4/24/2010 9:56 p.m.)
  - How so Robbin (4/24/2010 11:31 p.m.)
    - Maybe I expressed myself poorly... Anne-Marie (4/25/2010 4:54 a.m.)
      - Good Enough for Lizzy Robbin (4/25/2010 2:06 p.m.)
        
        Check One Off the List Lenora (4/25/2010 4:36 p.m.)
- A burden or not BarbaraB (4/24/2010 12:10 p.m.)
"already a burden to her parents" kathleen (elder) (4/23/2010 8:00 p.m.)
- oops sorry about the off reference Aaron (4/27/2010 3:00 a.m.)
  - Good Point Lenora (4/27/2010 8:00 a.m.)
- Reference from P&P3 Lenora (4/24/2010 10:16 a.m.)
  - If that's what Aaron meant, then kathleen (elder) (4/24/2010 1:22 p.m.)
- "The whole family, in short, nan duval (4/23/2010 9:54 p.m.)
  - Charlotte's brothers seem to be thinking kathleen (elder) (4/24/2010 7:35 a.m.)
    - I agree that the future nan duval (4/24/2010 11:44 a.m.)
      - No, not a real alternative Line (4/24/2010 9:25 p.m.)
        
        Thanks for that info. nan duval (4/24/2010 10:12 p.m.)
    - Charlotte and her family Anne-Marie (4/24/2010 8:47 a.m.)
Elisabeth's opinion is... Reeba (4/23/2010 4:39 p.m.)
- Then do you think Charlotte is lying,... Kathi (4/23/2010 7:52 p.m.)
  - Did Elisabeth have.... Reeba (4/24/2010 5:04 a.m.)
    - Sorry, I don't get your point. Kathi (4/24/2010 6:45 a.m.)
      - Neither.   Reeba (4/24/2010 9:09 a.m.)
        
        No, but not being romantic does mean...   Kathi (4/24/2010 9:58 a.m.)
        
        I agree...   Reeba (4/24/2010 11:09 a.m.)
        
        Then what does it mean to you?   Kathi (4/24/2010 7:48 p.m.)
I am not romantic, you know Stephanie (4/23/2010 3:05 p.m.)
- Charlotte stealing the man (hee hee) Aaron (4/23/2010 3:26 p.m.)
  - Charlotte Lucas--Wingman! Kevin S (4/23/2010 10:29 p.m.)
    - That's how I see it CarolTS (4/24/2010 1:19 a.m.)
      - sometimes a disadvantage to be so very guarded Stephanie (4/24/2010 10:48 p.m.)
        
        author introduction Aaron (4/27/2010 3:24 a.m.)
      - Charlotte Lucas - wingman by relieving EB of Mr. C in marriage   Karen G (4/24/2010 10:39 a.m.)
        
        But there's no need   OlgaI (4/24/2010 11:25 a.m.)
        
        it didn't have to be completely over ;)   Karen G (4/24/2010 4:27 p.m.)
    - I like it! nfm nan duval (4/23/2010 10:39 p.m.)
  - I find it funny too! Nancy Ann (4/23/2010 9:33 p.m.)
  - Charlotte and Mr. Collins Anne-Marie (4/23/2010 4:26 p.m.)
    - Angling for Mr. Collins Line (4/23/2010 4:50 p.m.)
      - a voluntary transition to the oddities of [Elizabeth's] cousin Stephanie (4/23/2010 11:03 p.m.)
        
        IIRC Charlotte only heard about and met Mr. C... Adrian (4/25/2010 8:36 p.m.)
    - I agree. To be over 25 and not married at that time and in AnnetteJ (4/23/2010 4:49 p.m.)

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