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Mary is not a candidate as a wife for Mr. Collins... Written by Mary-L (1/19/2004 1:23 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Marriage aspects..., penned by Mandy N

...for two important reasons, IMO:

(1) Mr Collins is looking for a bride primarily to satisfy Lady C's directions to him (Ch 14): "She had even condescended to advise him to marry as soon as he could, provided he chose with discretion..." I do not believe Mary would meet Lady C's standards at all. With Mary's preachy manners, she would antagonize Lady C very quickly, and she certainly doesn't have the obsequious manners I'll bet Lady C would want in her clergyman's wife.

(2) Having been preempted by Jane's existing suitor, Bingley, and having then been rejected in no uncertain terms by the next daughter in line, Elizabeth, I am convinced that Mr C would cross the Bennet family off his list of eligible families with marriageable daughters. I don't think his "state of angry pride" (Ch 21) would allow him to move on to the next daughter in line. This made him the perfect target for Charlotte's attentions!

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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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