Do you not see why it is that this practical world does not permit ladies to make a living?
Because if they could, none of them would ever consent to be married.

Ha! women talk about marrying for love; but society is too sharp to trust them, yet! It makes it _necessary_ to marry.

I will tell you the honest truth; some days when I get very, very hungry, and we have nothing but rice--all because we are ladies without male protectors--I think society could drive even me to marriage!--for your sake, though, darling; of course, only for your sake!" "Never!" replied Clotilde; "for my sake, never; for your own sake if you choose.

I should not care.

I should be glad to see you do so if it would make you happy; but never for my sake and never for hunger's sake; but for love's sake, yes; and God bless thee, pretty maman." "Clotilde, dear," said the unconscionable widow, "let me assure you, once for all,--starvation is preferable.