I don't think any woman could.

Only Wiggleswick could put up with my ways." Emmy passed her hands across her eyes.

She was somewhat dazed.
"You would give me your name--and shield me--just like that!" Her voice quavered.
"It isn't much to give.

It's so short," he remarked absently.

"I've always thought it such a silly name." "You would tie yourself for life to a girl who has disgraced herself, just for the sake of shielding her ?" "Why, it's done every day," said Septimus.
"Is it?
Oh, God! You poor innocent!" and she broke down again.
"There, there," said Septimus kindly, patting her shoulder.