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Posted by Taylor on August 14, 1998 at 14:54:26:


In response to Not required, written by Caroline on August 14, 1998 at 13:25:26

To L and T index ] 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.
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Then why would Mr. Bennet entail to Mr. Collins leaving his family potentially homeless?




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