Price, returns from the navy injured, begins drinking, and fathers nine children in quick succession. With the approval of her indolent sister, Lady Bertram, she takes over much of the housekeeping and "motherly" functions at the estate. Norris lives nearby, in the parsonage attached to Mansfield Park. Lady Bertram lives a life of leisure, spending her days lounging on the couch with her dog, Pug, and "caring" for her two sons, Tom and Edmund, and two daughters, Maria and Julia. Price, marries a common sailor, to the horror of the family. Norris, a perfectly acceptable match, but the third, Mrs. The second sister becomes the wife of Rev. Maria makes the most brilliant match, marrying the wealthy baronet Sir Thomas Bertram of Mansfield Park - much to the delight of her family and neighbors. The three Ward sisters marry very different men.
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