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I think JAs use of the phrase Written by JulieW (10/11/2008 5:17 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, I suppose though..., penned by Rae

"purchaed independence" indicates that he really didnt want to be controlled by the Elliots nor to be indebted to them for "getting on " in society-as a prospective MP or among the high rollers hanging out at Tattersalls.

He didnt want to be the Elliot's bought man, and marrying a rich woman was his way out of that. Marrying a woman of inferior rank and then insulting them clearly showed just how much he held them and their values in contempt,IMHO . ;-)

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Mr Elliot sounds interesting Rae (10/10/2008 3:45 p.m.)

He's a man of mystery. Rachel G (10/10/2008 4:41 p.m.)
- I never understood that. Why won't he hang out with them? JanELT (10/10/2008 6:15 p.m.)
  - What widow's fortune did Mr. Elliot go after? CarolTS (10/10/2008 8:29 p.m.)
    - Did I get them mixed up? JanELT (10/10/2008 9:19 p.m.)
      - Did you mean...   Moni (10/11/2008 11:44 a.m.)
        
        Mrs Elliot and Her Pounds   JanELT (10/11/2008 1:37 p.m.)
        
        Respectable but 'inferior birth' ?   Mandy N (10/11/2008 2:18 p.m.)
        
        Trade would be a good possibility too... Thanks for the idea!   JanELT (10/11/2008 3:04 p.m.)
        
        Posiblities...   Mandy N (10/11/2008 4:25 p.m.)
      - As far as I know CarolTS (10/10/2008 11:50 p.m.)
  - But Sir Walters' fortune JulieW (10/10/2008 6:40 p.m.)
    - I suppose though... Rae (10/11/2008 4:57 p.m.)
      - I think JAs use of the phrase JulieW (10/11/2008 5:17 p.m.)
        
        Yes, absolutely, I agree with you :-) nfm Rae (10/11/2008 5:48 p.m.)
    - Now this makes perfect sense... Moni (10/11/2008 11:40 a.m.)

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