"And no ring, if it does wither its circle, withers so utterly as a golden one. With only the false criterion of courtship to judge by, the wedded pair expect too much from each other ; and those who should make the most, make the least allowance. Tastes differ, tempers jar, trifles become important — as the grain of sand, which, nothing in itself, yet, gathered together, sweeps over the fertile plain, leaving no sign that there ever was blossom or fruit. The scar, which would soon pass, did distance or time intervene, can not heal from hourly irritation, One quarrel brings the memory of its predecessor, and grievances and mortifications are treasured up for perpetual reference. Too late, each finds out how utterly unsuited either is to the other ; they have not a feeling, a taste, or an opinion in common."
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Lady Anne Granard (or Keeping up Appearances)
Lady Anne Granard (or Keeping up Appearances) (1842) by Letitia Elizabeth Landon Lady Anne has fallen on hard times but the world must not see this. Also, she has five daughters, all of whom must be found husbands from the aristocracy. However, love intrudes where it should not and those daughters have minds of their own. Nevertheless, Lady Anne persists right to end in keeping up appearances. The first volume of this novel was received in New York shortly prior to the author's death. It was com
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