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4%, or 5?

Posted by Patricia R. on September 04, 1998 at 07:02:56:


In response to Bennet income sources, written by The Mysterious H.C. on August 29, 1998 at 10:14:06

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] Mrs. Bennet and her 5 daughters would probably have become dependent to some degree on the Gardiners and/or the Jennings -- or possibly even Mr. Collins...


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I know that Mr Colins refers to Elizabeth as being entitles to 1000 pounds in the 4%, but when Lydia elopes doesn't Mr. Bennet say to accept 100 pounds/annum during his life and only fifty after he dies?




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