[Lady Bridget in the Never-Never Land by Rosa Praed]@TWC D-Link book
Lady Bridget in the Never-Never Land

CHAPTER 1
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I've never really in my heart wanted to marry any of them, if that's what you mean--I don't like marriage--OUR system of marriage--a bargain in the sale shop.

So much at such a price--birth, position, suitability, good looks--to be paid for at the market value.

Or else it's just because the man happens to have taken a fancy to one, and while the fancy lasts doesn't think whether or not it's a fair bargain--on either side.

I've seen people fall madly in love and marry like that.

Then before very long the love turns to hate and it's a case for the Divorce Court.' 'Nothing of that is--love--not as I--and you--understand it.' She gave him one of her inscrutable looks and then turned again to the stars.


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