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Is it definite Written by Helen B (6/15/2007 7:27 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Mr Darcy as the former friend, penned by Susan L

that Ł10,000 was settled on Lydia to bring about the marriage?

The letter from Mr Gardiner doesn't go into specific details about any financial arrangement on his side, it just talks about what is expected of Mr Bennet. Mr Benney guesses some financial dealings must have gone on that he isn't privvy to. At the start of Chapter 50, Mr Bennet is determined to find out exactly how much money was spent to buy his daughter a husband. I think his comment about Wickham being a fool to marry Lydia for less than Ł10,000 is IMO speculation on his part as to how much was offered.

The comment is also IMO rather insulting to Lydia herself. It could be taken to mean that she's so lacking in other attractions that only a large sum of money could make her an attractive marriage prospect.

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Former friends… (long) Robbin (6/14/2007 8:04 a.m.)

Mr Darcy as the former friend Susan L (6/14/2007 8:15 p.m.)
- Darcy required no help at all? Robbin (6/16/2007 8:33 p.m.)
  - Darcy's abilities Susan L (6/17/2007 9:08 p.m.)
  - Colonel Fitzwilliam? Tracy W (6/17/2007 7:36 a.m.)
    - I think you are right; Darcy uses HIS friends;... Adrian (6/17/2007 1:00 p.m.)
- Is it definite Helen B (6/15/2007 7:27 a.m.)
  - Yes, it's just Mr. Bennet's speculation... Line (6/15/2007 8:15 a.m.)
    - Wickham, debts, Mr. Gardiner's letter Emmy (6/16/2007 9:24 a.m.)
      - In addition to concealing Darcy's involvement....   Adrian (6/16/2007 1:52 p.m.)
        
        Not completely distancing   Robbin (6/16/2007 8:01 p.m.)
        
        IMO, it wasn't so much the wedding itself...   Line (6/17/2007 7:46 p.m.)
        
        Exactly my thoughts...   Maria Liourdi (6/17/2007 8:44 p.m.)
        
        The advertisement in the newspaper   Graciela (6/18/2007 12:05 a.m.)
        
        Exactly   Line (6/18/2007 7:08 a.m.)
        
        Thank you both! :-) nfm   Maria Liourdi (6/18/2007 1:52 p.m.)
        
        I agree too! Thanks for the explanations. nfm ;D   Robbin (6/18/2007 7:11 a.m.)
        
        You are right here, of course.   Adrian (6/17/2007 1:21 p.m.)
Mr. Gardiner's red herring Adrian (6/14/2007 12:25 p.m.)
- Red herring... Robbin (6/14/2007 6:23 p.m.)
  - Mr. Gardiner's object is subterfuge Adrian (6/15/2007 1:22 p.m.)
    - This explanation makes the most sense William D (6/15/2007 6:37 p.m.)

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