A sad commentary on the potential disaster an arranged marriage can be. Neither C nor D wanted this marriage, but they went thru with it out of a sense of duty. Rigid social systems like royal succession may be “necessary” but they sure don’t fit human psychology very well.
Wilde Bill almost 8 years ago
I can’t help thinking that she would have been so much better off if she had remained a school teacher.
Cozmik Cowboy almost 8 years ago
That’s OK, Chuck; Mummy never liked the little trollop anyway. And Wm, she wasn’t a teacher, she was a pre-school teacher’s aide – aka babysitter.
William Taylor almost 8 years ago
A sad commentary on the potential disaster an arranged marriage can be. Neither C nor D wanted this marriage, but they went thru with it out of a sense of duty. Rigid social systems like royal succession may be “necessary” but they sure don’t fit human psychology very well.
Bob Blumenfeld almost 8 years ago
Note the British spelling of “civilisation.” Details, details, details.On the other hand, “Hoo boy” is spelled with a Cockney accent.
Bramosenos Premium Member almost 8 years ago
Berke must have been clairvoyant.
Sisyphos almost 8 years ago
Sorry, Charles! Things really haven’t worked out for you, have they?
Dragoncat almost 8 years ago
How’s that for a life-changing decision?
lindz.coop Premium Member almost 8 years ago
She would probably still be alive if she had done this…..
Sir Osis of Liver almost 8 years ago
The whole Western civilization be damned. It’s Mummy that we should be afraid of…