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That statement surprises me because of Mr Collins occupation Written by AnnetteJ (4/30/2010 8:26 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, It was business rather than pleasure, certainly, penned by kathleen (elder)

As a clergyman of the established church (and we assume he is CofE), why wouldn't he and his wife be included with the gentry? By mid-19th century clergy would be considered middle class; earlier than that a career in the church would be often the choice for a younger son, and wouldn't be considered as being in "trade." Is it the lack of money that keeps them from associating with the gentry? And I wouldn't assume that everyone they are NOT meeting is endowed with a superior intellect.

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How happy is Charlotte? (long) Anne-Marie (4/29/2010 9:51 a.m.)

Swept off her feet by Mr. Collins Robbin (5/2/2010 1:28 a.m.)
- But Charlotte never did want it all, did she? What she most AnnetteJ (5/2/2010 9:09 a.m.)
  - Be careful what you wish for young lady Robbin (5/2/2010 4:00 p.m.)
    - comparison with Lady Elliott Heather Leigh (5/3/2010 6:55 p.m.)
    - thankful to find that they did not see more of her cousin Stephanie (5/2/2010 6:40 p.m.)
      - Mr. Collins is resentful   Robbin (5/2/2010 10:13 p.m.)
        
        After marrying, he becomes gloating! nfm   Stephanie (5/3/2010 3:30 p.m.)
        
        He is a gloater   Robbin (5/3/2010 4:25 p.m.)
        
        I question Charlotte's future happiness   Theresa Marie (5/3/2010 1:34 a.m.)
  - How can you know that Mr Collins will not kathleen (elder) (5/2/2010 10:28 a.m.)
    - I'd like to come back to the subject of Mr. Collins'... Line (5/2/2010 3:41 p.m.)
I hope that Charlotte is happy. I think that you have made a AnnetteJ (4/29/2010 10:20 a.m.)
- Is Longbourn mismanaged? RobertaK (4/29/2010 2:19 p.m.)
- Charlotte is not unhappy -- and I can understand that kathleen (elder) (4/29/2010 1:20 p.m.)
  - I always took her urging Lizzy to visit Connie (4/29/2010 2:24 p.m.)
    - Yes, it is: ch.26 Line (4/29/2010 2:40 p.m.)
  - Perhaps there were... Reeba (4/29/2010 2:02 p.m.)
    - It was business rather than pleasure, certainly kathleen (elder) (4/29/2010 8:16 p.m.)
      - They will not always be at Hunsford.   Adrian (4/30/2010 2:13 p.m.)
        
        Very true, but that could be 20+ years in the future. nfm   kathleen (elder) (4/30/2010 8:29 p.m.)
        
        Unless Lady Lucas sends poison mince pies...   Adrian (5/1/2010 1:10 p.m.)
        
        Of course we cannot know   kathleen (elder) (5/2/2010 9:44 a.m.)
        
        As usual, you make a strong case. Thanks. (nfm)   Adrian (5/2/2010 11:52 a.m.)
      - The possibility of an unlikely friendship   Lou C (4/30/2010 9:30 a.m.)
        
        Anne and Charlotte   Anne-Marie (4/30/2010 12:15 p.m.)
        
        Anne a freind of Charlotte's   Bridget D (5/1/2010 7:04 a.m.)
        
        Charlotte says she hardly ever does   Stephanie (5/1/2010 4:20 p.m.)
        
        Agree as well nfm   BarbaraB (5/1/2010 1:35 p.m.)
        
        I agree. (:D) nfm   Robbin (5/1/2010 10:52 a.m.)
        
        Yes, I'm afraid I agree with you, Bridget   Line (5/1/2010 10:31 a.m.)
        
        Anne De B   Bridget D (5/2/2010 1:31 a.m.)
        
        Anne's lack of social skills is surprising   Anne-Marie (5/2/2010 8:24 p.m.)
        
        Anne   Bridget D (5/3/2010 5:30 a.m.)
        
        I've always had a pet hope, if not theory   Nancy Ann (5/2/2010 9:45 p.m.)
      - That statement surprises me because of Mr Collins occupation   AnnetteJ (4/30/2010 8:26 a.m.)
        
        They might be included w/ the gentry   kathleen (elder) (4/30/2010 8:54 a.m.)
        
        Perhaps they don't socialise...   Mary Skater (4/30/2010 9:09 a.m.)
        
        Well, a carriage is a matter of money, too ;-)   Line (4/30/2010 9:31 a.m.)
        
        Quite So   BarbaraB (4/30/2010 12:33 p.m.)
        
        Pretty much what I thought as well. nfm   AnnetteJ (4/30/2010 10:32 a.m.)

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