Family and Situation
Per John Dashwood, she is the “only daughter of the late Lord Morton, with thirty thousand pounds.” John later estimates that this principal could bring in £2,500 a year.
Connections
Miss Morton’s family appears to be well-connected to the Ferrarses. Mrs. Ferrars is certainly keen to have her married to Edward and John Dashwood implies that the Mortons want the match as well. After Edward’s disappointment, there is preliminary talk of Robert marrying Miss Morton, a testament to how much of this relationship is about uniting the dynasties.
Habits and Hobbies
Mrs. Ferrars says she does everything well when at Fanny Dashwood’s dinner party, though this may be a statement calculated to make Elinor feel as though she has no chance to winning Edward.
