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Bookpossum · 03-19-2019, 05:52 PM

Yes, that is indeed an interesting possibility. From memory, John Jasper was only about six years older than his nephew, so if his sister was, say, 20 when she had Edwin, she would be about 40 to his 26. A 14 year gap is perfectly feasible.

03-19-2019, 05:52 PM	#55
Bookpossum Snoozing in the sun Posts: 10,146 Karma: 115423645 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: iPad Mini, Kobo Touch	Yes, that is indeed an interesting possibility. From memory, John Jasper was only about six years older than his nephew, so if his sister was, say, 20 when she had Edwin, she would be about 40 to his 26. A 14 year gap is perfectly feasible.