Not required
Posted by Caroline on August 14, 1998 at 13:25:26:
In response to Miss DeBourgh vs. Lizzie, written by Taylor on August 14, 1998 at 09:36:20
Lady Catherine gives the answer herself....an entail was not considered necessary in Sir Lewis's family. Entails were an option, not compulsory.
Also, Darcy isn't necessarily the nearest male heir.....It would be someone on Sir Lewis's side, not Lady Cath's.
- then why? Taylor 14:54:26 8/14/98 (3)
- He had no choice... JennG 16:36:39 8/14/98 (2)
- more on entails Kathi 20:40:48 8/14/98 (1)
- entails Laura W 17:50:10 8/16/98 (0)
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