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The rightful property Written by Linden (1/18/2004 6:13 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Marriage aspects..., penned by Mandy N

> Sometimes I think it's a pity the Bennets didn't encourage Mr Collins with Mary.

There's some splendid irony with Mr COllins's search for a wife. He is, in a sense, the rightful property of one of Mrs Bennet's daughters: marrying one of them is the ideal solution to the business of the entail.

So along he comes, ready to marry one of them, and Mrs Bennet is aware of it. But she mucks it up. Of course Mary is the most suitable wife for him in temperament and interests, but Mrs Bennet fails to point him in the right direction and lets him chase the unsuitable Elizabeth.

In short, Mrs Bennet fails in the business of her life.

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Something I realized Christiana (1/18/2004 12:14 p.m.)

I've always liked Mr. Bennet Tara O'Donnell (1/18/2004 8:02 p.m.)
- I agree with one question... Mandy N (1/18/2004 10:02 p.m.)
  - As silly as they are.. Tara O'Donnell (1/19/2004 8:54 a.m.)
Marriage and the Bennets and Mr Collins Annette J (1/18/2004 4:35 p.m.)
- But remember... Christiana (1/18/2004 6:50 p.m.)
Marriage aspects... Mandy N (1/18/2004 12:45 p.m.)
- Mary is not a candidate as a wife for Mr. Collins... Mary-L (1/19/2004 1:23 a.m.)
  - Bending somewhat... Mandy N (1/19/2004 10:36 a.m.)
  - I agree...even Mr. Collins could see it Julianne E. (1/19/2004 9:29 a.m.)
  - A Gentle Reminder not to get ahead of the schedule kathleen (elder) (1/19/2004 8:03 a.m.)
- Yes and no Christiana (1/18/2004 6:52 p.m.)
  - An element of ego as well? kathleen (elder) (1/18/2004 7:25 p.m.)
    - Champion mother! Debra R (1/19/2004 9:30 p.m.)
      - I like that comparison :-) kathleen (elder) (1/19/2004 9:57 p.m.)
- The rightful property Linden (1/18/2004 6:13 p.m.)
  - Yes BarbaraB (1/19/2004 1:28 p.m.)
- marriage... Emmeline (1/18/2004 12:54 p.m.)
- I've often thought that about Mary... Karen Marija (1/18/2004 12:52 p.m.)
  - Possibly but... Mandy N (1/18/2004 9:23 p.m.)
  - Mary Collins? Tori Marie (1/18/2004 4:11 p.m.)
    - The opposite is true, too Line (1/18/2004 4:47 p.m.)
    - In P&P2... Johanna Elisabet (1/18/2004 4:33 p.m.)

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