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The ever pedantic Mr. Collins Written by Roisin (5/19/2010 12:08 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Question on Mr. Collins Phrase, penned by Lenora

Yes, Charlotte is expecting. according to the Annotated P&P The 'young olive-branch' refers to Psalm 128, Verse 3

"Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house; thy children like olive plants round about thy table."

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Gossip in P&P: Ch.57-61 Line (5/19/2010 10:50 a.m.)

[Caroline] was uncivil to her[]more teasing than usual to [Darcy] Stephanie (5/20/2010 12:34 p.m.)
Appreciate your post, Line, Karen G (5/20/2010 11:26 a.m.)
I love this Darcy quote from Ch 60: It is so telling of him. jeffrey (5/19/2010 3:52 p.m.)
- A man of action Mary Anne (5/19/2010 8:44 p.m.)
  - Yes, they change before marriage. Connie (5/20/2010 4:37 p.m.)
    - Interesting ... gianni (5/21/2010 3:27 a.m.)
      - Unsure... Roisin (5/21/2010 9:30 a.m.)
        
        his flight was rendered necessary by distress of circumstances Stephanie (5/21/2010 10:08 a.m.)
- Ch. 60 quote Sarah Katherine (5/19/2010 6:29 p.m.)
Question on Mr. Collins Phrase Lenora (5/19/2010 11:44 a.m.)
- The ever pedantic Mr. Collins Roisin (5/19/2010 12:08 p.m.)
  - The other olive branch metaphor Line (5/19/2010 4:27 p.m.)
- Yes, Charlotte is expecting, but the phrasing always... Adrian (5/19/2010 12:02 p.m.)
  - Thanks so much! Lenora (5/19/2010 12:39 p.m.)
    - While it is amusing, considering the earlier mention of an AnnetteJ (5/19/2010 4:02 p.m.)
      - Did Mr. Collins use the term or did Mr. Bennet... Adrian (5/19/2010 5:40 p.m.)
        
        As far as we know, Mr. Bennet Roisin (5/19/2010 6:02 p.m.)

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