Lady Elliot and her settlement

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Lady Elliot and her settlement Written by Emmy (9/25/2005 12:36 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, I am not so sure..., penned by Robbin

Yours are good points, Robbin. I had always presumed that Lady Elliot (or rather Miss Stevenson) would have had a relatively large dowry (I mean Mrs. Bennet had Ł5000!) since she was the daughter of a mere Mr. so therefore money would have had to have been abundant for Sir W to want to marry her. We know that she had a youthful infatuation, but what was the attraction (beyond his first qualifications, that she be beautiful) that led Sir W on?

Yet, you also say that Sir W would do nothing for his daughter (ie. settle any money upon her) in regards to her engagement to CW. Perhaps it was tied up like Mrs. Bennet's was until he died.

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What does Lady Russell fear? Laura R (9/22/2005 8:50 a.m.)

Unknown, unmarried, childless and unfulfilled? Chris DS (9/22/2005 9:28 a.m.)
The state of matrimony Maisy (9/22/2005 9:27 a.m.)
- Yes... but I have a problem with it Laura R (9/26/2005 9:39 a.m.)
  - Manner of speaking, writing Maisy (9/26/2005 7:27 p.m.)
- I think their financial future was secure Tracy W (9/22/2005 4:49 p.m.)
  - I am not so sure... Robbin (9/22/2005 6:33 p.m.)
    - Lady Elliot and her settlement Emmy (9/25/2005 12:36 p.m.)
      - No, I get the impression... Line (9/25/2005 8:42 p.m.)
    - Taking this to the main Persuasion board Tracy W (9/22/2005 11:35 p.m.)

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