I don't think it would have mattered (THE LIBRARY message #2795)

I don't think it would have mattered

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Posted by Mark on November 26, 1997 at 10:51:53:

In response to Age difference, written by Carolyn B on November 25, 1997 at 19:29:16

] Since I'm now wondering about how Mr. Collins' relative youth (age 25 - see thread below) sheds new light on his character.... Did he know how old Charlotte was when he proposed? Given the information flying around the countryside about people's income, would a woman's age also be common knowledge?

If it wasn't, I'm sure his hostess, Mrs. Bennet would have filled him in on the details.

] So just as a random speculation: assuming he did not know her age, would he have proposed to her if he had known that she was older than him?

He appears to share Charlotte's feelings about knowing as little as possible about your future marriage partner. In that respect, I guess you could say it was a perfect match.

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