We are told that French marriages are often happier than English, because they are arranged with a practical view, by experienced people." "It depends," replied Olga, with a half-disdainful smile, "what one calls happiness.

I, for one, don't want a respectable, plodding, money-saving married life.

I'm not fit for it.

Of course some people are." "Then, you could never bring yourself to marry a man you merely liked--in a friendly way ?" "I think it horrible, hideous!" was the excited reply.

"And yet"-- her voice dropped--"it may not be so for some women.