Jane Austen's famous phrase ' a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife' of the early 19th century seems to have relevance even now, as a new study has found that women in search of a partner are still attracted by wealth and status.

Proving the prognosis of 'Pride and Prejudice' proper, it showed that a lady's expectation-chart marks the post of a high-earning executive or senior manager the most when it comes to the selection of a future mate.