With this last statement of his, Collins reveals that the proposal is not something he wants, but that it is something his patroness strongly suggests. He states that she told him to " chuse properly, chuse a gentlewoman for [her] sake", conveying the fact that his patroness played a part in his decision to marry. Collins clearly indicates that he wants to get married to satisfy his patroness. Collins's reasons for marriage to Bennett are poor. He is only concerned about satisfying himself and Lady Catherine- not Bennett. .
Collins's assumptions in his proposal are absurd, and they strongly weaken his proposal. One of Collins's assumptions is that Bennett will marry him because of his position, and not for love. Collins indicates this, when he mentions that he is a clergyman, and that he is well-respected by his parish. Collins talks of himself as a clergyman to make Bennett think he has a good, high position in life, that will help to support their marriage. Collins also assumes that Bennett will accept his proposal because of Lady Catherine. He portrays Lady Catherine as a fine, respected woman. He even specifies that Bennett "will find [Lady Catherine's] manners beyond anything [he] can describe." Collins implies that Lady Catherine is well-educated and very proper, and that she will make an excellent role model for Bennett. In addition, Collins assumes Bennett will marry him for money. By mentioning that Lady Catherine is his patroness, Collins displays the fact that she is very rich, and that she supports him. Collins uses this to show Bennett that with Lady Catherine by their side, they will be financially stable. Lastly, Collins simply assumes that the marriage between Bennett and himself is certain. He constantly uses the word "will" in his proposal. He says Bennett "will" find Lady Catherine's manners fascinating. Also, he says that the marriage "will" make him happy. Collins is so sure that the marriage will take place.