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Gazal
It is a hunch since the writer has never portrayed the true relationship between Sir Percival and Laura's father. It can be determined that Sir Percival somehow or the other managed to maintain his charm with Laura's father or he might have blackmailed her father with Anne's secret. The family name and honour was the uppermost in those days hence it might be the latter.
Stephanie
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Marlena
I'm guess Sir Percival managed to maintain his charm with Laura's father. He was pleasant when he came to visit before they were married, and he was a Sir, which is a big deal, and he owned a large estate. I think no one knew but Anne's mother knew the father. I'm not sure the father even know - although he probably figured it out when the girls look like twins.
Farwa
I think Sir Percival knew of Anne's parentage and blackmailed Fairlie. It's an assumption of course, but I base it on the fact that like Sir Percival told Mrs Catherick his biggest secret, she might have dropped some hint. Or maybe Fairlie was just too gullible. Wouldn't be the first time he succumbed to someone's charms lol.
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