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Baronets were created in this era..... Written by JulieW (10/31/2008 5:29 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Re: Wentworth being made a Baronet, penned by Rachel G

but most of the men who were newly created hereditary "sirs" were elevated to that rank from the army (rewards for service in the Napoleonic Wars) But there was one naval chap who was created a baronet in 1814:

One of the few men of the navy raised to the rank( of Baronet-JW) around the time of composition and publication of the novel was Sir William Hoste, created 21st September 1814 for his "distinguished zeal" shown as Senior -Officer of four frigates. See Debretts Baronetage of England (1824) vol, 2 page 1190
Cambridge Edition of Persuasion, page 392

So, if Wentworth were to distinguish himself in action-there was just the possibility that Mary's snobbish fears might be realised.

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Mr. Elliot and Mrs. Clay - a few questions... MarianneR (10/29/2008 5:04 p.m.)

Mrs Clay thought handsome... Moni (10/29/2008 7:10 p.m.)
- Perhaps not conventionally pretty Tessa (10/29/2008 11:46 p.m.)
  - I disagree (a little) - IMO Mrs. Clay... Line (10/30/2008 10:09 a.m.)
    - I totally agree, that's exactly what I think about Mrs Clay Anna Ruby (10/30/2008 10:43 a.m.)
- It is interesting, isn't it? CarolTS (10/29/2008 9:28 p.m.)
  - Weird... Moni (10/30/2008 7:57 a.m.)
"Controlling" Mrs. Clay Line (10/29/2008 5:36 p.m.)
- Mrs Clay's future - a doubtful point. Rachel G (10/30/2008 6:59 p.m.)
  - I have my doubts Patricia P (10/31/2008 1:16 p.m.)
    - Mr Elliot's lack of money Susan L (10/31/2008 9:11 p.m.)
  - Mrs. Clay's future, part 2 Line (10/31/2008 10:26 a.m.)
    - She might have a fighting chance - unlike some others Tessa (10/31/2008 1:36 p.m.)
  - I think I really was blind... MarianneR (10/31/2008 4:00 a.m.)
  - Future of Kellynch... Moni (10/31/2008 12:13 a.m.)
    - The cancelled chapters CarolTS (10/31/2008 11:26 a.m.)
      - It could be safely assumed that...   Moni (11/1/2008 1:21 a.m.)
        
        I think that is what P3 had in mind...   Rae (11/1/2008 5:58 a.m.)
        
        I agree   CarolTS (11/1/2008 2:16 p.m.)
        
        Goody...   Moni (11/2/2008 2:10 a.m.)
    - The future of Kellynch..... JulieW (10/31/2008 5:48 a.m.)
      - "...go cap in hand to her sisters for charity." LOL Cathy Allen (10/31/2008 2:07 p.m.)
      - Yes, it has always seemed to me...   Line (10/31/2008 9:47 a.m.)
        
        I think the joke is really   JulieW (10/31/2008 10:54 a.m.)
        
        Hadn't considered that, but LOL!   Cathy Allen (10/31/2008 2:02 p.m.)
      - All good and clear, thanks JulieW! ;-D (nfm) Moni (10/31/2008 7:41 a.m.)
    - Re: Wentworth being made a Baronet Rachel G (10/31/2008 4:46 a.m.)
      - Why stop at a Baronetcy?   Rae (10/31/2008 6:03 a.m.)
        
        Becasue that's the joke?LOL nfm.   JulieW (10/31/2008 6:45 a.m.)
        
        Sorry - forgive my SOH lapse...   Rae (10/31/2008 10:50 a.m.)
      - Baronets were created in this era.....   JulieW (10/31/2008 5:29 a.m.)
        
        Without another war   Patricia P (10/31/2008 1:06 p.m.)
        
        But JA didn't have   JulieW (10/31/2008 1:27 p.m.)
        
        You are right   Patricia P (10/31/2008 5:54 p.m.)
        
        Makes it clearer too, thanks JulieW;-)) (nfm)   Moni (10/31/2008 7:44 a.m.)
        
        Thanks JulieW &Rae...   Rachel G (10/31/2008 6:30 a.m.)
- Thank you, Line, MarianneR (10/30/2008 4:11 a.m.)

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