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Marriage and the Bennets and Mr Collins
Written by Annette J
(1/18/2004 4:35 p.m.)
in consequence of the missive, Something I realized, penned by Christiana
But, to Mrs B Mr Collins must seem a God-send. He is the relative who has the futures of the female members of the family in his hands. That he is more than a bit of a ninny, and a toady to boot, doesn't mean he is not also an excellent marriage prospect for one of the Bennet girls in Mrs B's opinion! Jane was fortunate to be the object of Bingley's attention at the time Mr Collins arrived. But just because he is a ninny and a toady doesn't preclude an appreciation for feminine beauty. His desire to be united by marriage to the side of the family from which he has been estranged for so long will only go so far -- Mary is not in the running! I actually feel a little sorry for Mr Collins -- he must have had a very dreary childhood, and since only the father is mentioned, he may have had a mother who died young. |

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