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[quote=Anonymous]Col Fitzwilliam is the second son of an earl; so close yet so far. He likes Lizzie but they both acknowledge that a second son can't afford to marry for love. I don't think they stated whether the first son was married or not. With death in childbirth and childhood mortality still pretty high, there was always a chance that Fitzwilliam could inherit, but he doesn't want to give up his pampered life and take a chance on someone with almost no dowry just because she's pretty and charming. Similarly, Emma spoils the prospects of her nephew when she swoops in and marries Mr Knightley; John Knightley's son was poised to inherit Donwell if George didn't marry. Not sure what was supposed to happen to Hartfield on the death of Mr. Woodhouse since he had only the two daughters, but clearly they were both set for life regardless.[/quote]
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