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Why a baronet? Written by Graciela (9/11/2009 1:17 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Her family might have had some social status, penned by Barbara

A simple knight could also own an estate. (Indeed, a simple Mr. could, too.:-)) I'm convinced that if Sir John had been a baronet, JA would have informed us of that circumstance.

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Marianne and the language of absolutes Barbara (9/10/2009 1:48 a.m.)

Some more thoughts MarianneR (9/10/2009 4:48 a.m.)
- The blinkered perspective of youth. Rachel G (9/10/2009 5:58 a.m.)
  - I think that Reeba (9/10/2009 6:19 a.m.)
    - Hmmm Elizabeth K (9/10/2009 6:38 a.m.)
      - Would you then say that ...   Reeba (9/10/2009 10:07 a.m.)
        
        The difference in upbringing   Elizabeth K (9/10/2009 3:32 p.m.)
        
        Age and upbringing   Barbara (9/10/2009 4:31 p.m.)
        
        Ah, thank you Barbara   Elizabeth K (9/11/2009 6:12 a.m.)
        
        Her family might have had some social status   Barbara (9/11/2009 10:20 a.m.)
        
        Why a baronet?   Graciela (9/11/2009 1:17 p.m.)
        
        Because...   Barbara (9/11/2009 2:42 p.m.)
        
        In SS2, he was Col Christopher Brandon...   janelt (9/11/2009 3:52 p.m.)
        
        I'm sure you're right about Mrs Dashwood's background.   Anselm (9/11/2009 4:50 a.m.)
        
        Except no 7000   Barbara (9/11/2009 10:18 a.m.)
        
        I assume you're using the word "more" to mean   Anselm (9/11/2009 11:46 a.m.)
        
        I wonder if ...   Anselm (9/10/2009 10:55 a.m.)

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