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Where could Mr. C have heard of the Bennet... Written by Adrian (5/9/2007 12:14 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Mr. Collins Motive: Coming to Longbourn (chapters 13, 14, 15), penned by Robbin

...daughters' beauty or amiability? Not like from Darcy at Rosings. Not likely from his father, since his quarrel with Mr. Bennet appears to be of long standing. No Bennet sons or cousins that we know of exist to attend university with Mr. C. Of whom could he have inquired in Meryton or Longbourn, since he appears to have a very limited acquaintance anywhere? It seems hardly likely that anyone among his Hunsford parish would have known them.

Quite a puzzle to me.

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Mr. Collins Motive: Coming to Longbourn (chapters 13, 14, 15) Robbin (5/9/2007 8:24 a.m.)

Where could Mr. C have heard of the Bennet... Adrian (5/9/2007 12:14 p.m.)
- I have this evil mental picture Jean B (5/10/2007 1:31 p.m.)
  - He gave forethought to flattery he could bestow in conversation, Jen S (5/11/2007 7:36 a.m.)
    - I've always had the impression nan duval (5/13/2007 10:54 p.m.)
      - Mr. Collins dupes himself Robbin (5/14/2007 12:24 a.m.)
        
        OK, you've got me on the chapter 15 line: nan duval (5/15/2007 7:48 p.m.)
- Rumors of Beauty (chapters 13 and 14) Robbin (5/10/2007 1:16 a.m.)
  - How long has Mr. Collins been in Hunsford? Line (5/10/2007 6:20 p.m.)
    - Only a short time in Hunsford? Jo Y (5/10/2007 11:45 p.m.)
      - Good points, Jo   Line (5/11/2007 8:18 a.m.)
        
        More evidence for short tenure   Jo Y (5/14/2007 9:06 a.m.)
        
        It's clear that Mr. Collins has only been at Hunsford....   Arnie Perlstein (5/11/2007 10:02 a.m.)
        
        Agreed   nan duval (5/13/2007 11:01 p.m.)
        
        How do you know...   Robbin (5/14/2007 8:13 a.m.)
        
        No, because   nan duval (5/14/2007 3:50 p.m.)
        
        Since Lady Catherine does not have to invite...   Adrian (5/14/2007 5:55 p.m.)
        
        Blathering to Lady Catherine   Robbin (5/15/2007 10:33 a.m.)
        
        Lady Catherine's condescension to Mr. Collins   nan duval (5/15/2007 7:17 p.m.)
        
        Agree nfm   BarbaraB (5/12/2007 9:29 p.m.)
- Wondered the same thing and... BarbaraB (5/9/2007 8:44 p.m.)
- Connections are often surprising Tracy W (5/9/2007 7:33 p.m.)
  - Thanks for the link to the table. Very interesting! nfm Felicia (5/9/2007 9:40 p.m.)
Mr Collins' social life Lia (5/9/2007 9:31 a.m.)
- Good points Lia! Robbin (5/10/2007 1:23 a.m.)
- Early and unexpected prosperity Tracy W (5/9/2007 7:46 p.m.)

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