'What's your opinion, Cecily?'

 'I agree with you, dear, that it's unwise to make rules about such things. Every person is different and things that are right for one aren't for another.'

 'Surely,' cried Louisa, 'the only criteria that's needed is whether you love someone. If you do then I don't see why there should be any further obstacles put in the way.'

 'Everything is so black and white to the very young,' murmured Miss Fanshawe, somewhat derisively. Though I couldn't deny the truth of her words. I'd once been like that myself. Not so very long ago either. But it hurt to admit she was right about anything. I'd already realised that she was considerably nettled by the fact that I'd outdone her in the marriage m...

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