[ The women of the ton have a saying, something about how "reformed rakes make the best husbands." It seems, to Simon, a load of bullshit. Expecting a man to change his ways over a marriage seems ridiculous. Sure, in his case, he's quite taken with Daphne (and her brother,) but he hasn't gone through the song and dance of courtship, nor has he actually lived through his own marriage. The certainty he offers Daphne is because he cares for her, it's as simple as that. (It's a mess in his head, really.) But he says none of that.
In one fashion or another, is after all, quite complicated. ]
I am glad to hear they have left a positive impression upon you. It seems we are both fortunate for their acquaintance, and their tenure here. For all that it has been unpleasant, at times.
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Traditionally, no. Though one manages to adapt.
[ The women of the ton have a saying, something about how "reformed rakes make the best husbands." It seems, to Simon, a load of bullshit. Expecting a man to change his ways over a marriage seems ridiculous. Sure, in his case, he's quite taken with Daphne (and her brother,) but he hasn't gone through the song and dance of courtship, nor has he actually lived through his own marriage. The certainty he offers Daphne is because he cares for her, it's as simple as that. (It's a mess in his head, really.) But he says none of that.
In one fashion or another, is after all, quite complicated. ]
I am glad to hear they have left a positive impression upon you. It seems we are both fortunate for their acquaintance, and their tenure here. For all that it has been unpleasant, at times.