She had money enough to reward the groom for marrying her; and she let herself down easily to her husband's level.

It was a suitable marriage in every respect.

When I last heard of them, they were regularly in the habit of getting drunk together.

I am afraid I have disgusted you?
We will drop the subject, and resume my precious autobiography at a later date.

One showery day in the autumn of last year, you young ladies went out with Miss Ladd for a walk.