For all Eternity

“I sent a note to my mother who lives in the Dower House,” the Marquis replied, “and the rest of my relations will know tonight.”

“I am afraid as a nation we have purloined from a great many countries their treasures to our advantage.”

It was unfair, but the Social code was very unbending where a woman was concerned, while it was generally accepted that a man might be promiscuous and get away with it.