Read what Mrs. Fairfax says to Jane upon learning that Mr. Rochester has proposed to Jane.

"It passes me!" she continued; "but no doubt it is true since you say so. How it will answer, I cannot tell: I really don't know. Equality of position and fortune is often advisable in such cases; and there are twenty years of difference in your ages. He might almost be your father."

What can be inferred about Mrs. Fairfax from what she says?

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Read what Mrs. Fairfax says to Jane upon learning that Mr. Rochester has proposed to Jane. 

"It passes me!" she continued; "but no doubt it is true since you say so. How it will answer, I cannot tell: I really don't know. Equality of position and fortune is often advisable in such cases; and there are twenty years of difference in your ages. He might almost be your father." 

What can be inferred about Mrs. Fairfax from what she says?

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A.
Mrs. Fairfax follows the standards and class distinctions of the Victoria era.
 
 B.
Mrs. Fairfax is jealous of Jane's relationship with Mr. Rochester.
 
 C.
Mrs. Fairfax is an open-minded person who thinks the restrictions in the Victorian era should change.
 
 D.
Mrs. Fairfax is a deceitful person who keeps her true thoughts hidden to gain favor.