What did Ms Fairfax mean?

Posted by Marsha on October 04, 1997 at 13:52:23:

This is a little behind the schedule, but I was always exceedingly puzzled when Mrs F told Jane that "is it really for love he is marrying you? Because gentlemen..." (my inept paraphrase. What else could he be marrying her for? Mrs F doesn't know about Bertha, and no one in their right mind would think he is marrying her for lust, with her looks. It would be more likely in Blanche's case! She's got no money, connections or property, so he can't be mersenary. I ruled out lust, money, connections and Bertha, so what else is there? If I ever thought someone wanted to marry for love, that was it!

So what did Mrs F mean????

Sorely puzzled,
Marsha

REPLIES:

• Wait a second! Amy 22:24:42 10/05/97 (1)
  • you are not alone AnneM 23:32:21 10/05/97 (0)
• My Thoughts (I believe a little incoherant, but bear with me) Rachel 02:42:18 10/05/97 (0)
• she's trying to protect jane greg 15:42:10 10/04/97 (8)
  • I don't think so Marsha 16:02:09 10/04/97 (7)
    • ch. 27 supports what you say, marsha greg 22:08:03 10/05/97 (1)
      • Makes sense! Marsha 23:32:19 10/05/97 (0)
    • social classes AnneM 20:45:26 10/05/97 (4)
      • "Master"-smart Jane Marsha 23:36:07 10/05/97 (3)
        • terms of endearment... greg 22:33:35 10/06/97 (0)
        • Edward is such a lovely name. Luisa 14:56:24 10/06/97 (1)
          • True! Marsha 17:46:49 10/06/97 (0)

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