“I would have everybody marry if they can do it properly; I do not like to have people throw themselves away; but everybody should marry as soon as they can do it to advantage.”
Mary Crawford
Mansfield Park, volume 1, chapter 4
Marrying properly
Filed under Mansfield Park, Marriage, Mary Crawford, Money, Money and Marriage
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Ah, the key words “to advantage”! I haven’t been by for a while - hope you are well, Lori.
AMEN!!! Hope every male reads this post!