] ] When Maria marries Mr. Rushmore, younger sister Julia accompanies them--bride, bridegroom, and Julia--in the carriage from the wedding, on to Brighton, then to London. It seems highly unusual that a younger sister would go on the "honeymoon" -- was this just because Maria actually despised Mr. Rushmore and wanted company, or was it actually acceptable in JA's time?

In real life, Jane Austen's brother Edward accompanied his wealthy uncle and aunt Knight on their honeymoon. Apparently the Knights were very fond of Edward. Later they adopted Edward and made him their heir.