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Posted by MB on December 05, 1997 at 11:54:12:

In response to *Really* good point, Helen!, written by MB on December 05, 1997 at 11:50:11

] (all bolded interjections are mine; sorry - couldn't decide where to snip!)

] Helen
] ] I think this is a fascinating discussion. So do I! Don't you think that the fact that Col. F. considers marrying for money in the way he does - as a primary consideration in his choice of bride - would stand in the way of Elizabeth giving him her complete respect?

] MB
] Excellent observation! I agree. I think she understands why he does need an heiress, though. No matter how much in love they might be at the start of their marriage, I think that his style of living (as younger son of an Earl, I mean) would put a drain on the finances and ultimately cause friction, resentment, and unhappiness. On the Colonel's part, I think he's being realistic as well. It may be very romantic to say that you will give up everything for the woman you love, but....

MB
However, in the Colonel's defense, I do see him holding out for love plus fortune, contrary to Charlotte. And he is certainly in a much better position to get it, too.

REPLIES:

• So were they all, all honourable men! Mark 12:10:56 12/05/97 (9)
  • if Lizzy was wealthy Kate 18:11:44 12/05/97 (0)
  • Backing out the dagger (ever so gently) Bob S. 13:22:01 12/05/97 (3)
    • Lizzy's general attitude Constanza 14:48:25 12/05/97 (1)
      • Welcome aboard, Constanza Mark 15:45:05 12/05/97 (0)
    • Ahhh. Much better, thanks. Now to go see a certain librarian... Mark 14:26:48 12/05/97 (0)
  • And Brutus knows I am no orator Helen 13:02:06 12/05/97 (3)
    • The fault, dear Brutus, is not in the stars, but in ourselves. Mark 14:42:22 12/05/97 (1)
      • He would have been really jealous, on the other hand... Constanza 16:18:26 12/05/97 (0)
    • Love and Marrage Bob S. 14:27:11 12/05/97 (0)

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