What did you learn about matches turning out well?
I'm interested in that, because I want mine to be quite perfect in all respects." "After thinking it over, I came to the conclusion that Uncle was right, and it is not always safe to marry a person just because you love him," began Rose, trying to enlighten Kitty without betraying herself.
"Of course not if they haven't money or are bad.

But otherwise I don't see what more is needed," said Kitty wonderingly.
"One should stop and see if it is a wise love, likely to help both parties and wear well, for you know it ought to last all one's lifetime, and it is very sad if it doesn't." "I declare it quite scares me to think of it, for I don't usually go beyond my wedding day in making plans.

I remember, though, that when I was engaged the first time you don't know the man; it was just after you went away, and I was only sixteen someone very ill-naturedly said I should 'marry in haste and repent at leisure,' and that made me try to imagine how it would seem to go on year after year with Gustavus who had a dreadful temper, by the way and it worried me so to think of it that I broke the engagement, and was so glad ever afterward." "You were a wise girl and I hope you'll do it again if you find, after a time, that you and Steve do not truly trust and respect as well as love one another.

If you don't, you'll be miserable when it is too late, as so many people are who do marry in haste and have a lifetime to repent it.

Aunt Jessie says so, and she knows." "Don't be solemn, Rose.