Maybe...
Written by Maria Liourdi
(4/29/2007 5:29 p.m.)
in consequence of the missive, Bingley family and fortune., penned by Mandy N
Does this mean they were not an old, noble family? They became rich through trade 1-2 generations ago...new money..sth like that...And their pride prefered to skip this detail...If I got right this complex social prejudice..