Nora There was a stunned silence after Max left. We all stared at the door as if he might reappear. My father in law coughed into his hand, we turned our attention to him. “Marylin, forcing Max into marriage was your first mistake, your second was marrying him to a person from a different background. We all know Nora didn't marry him for love, these are the results. Let him be.” This man really hated me, on previous occasions, he showed his dislike but never voiced his opinion of me. Today he bared his emotions for all to see. “Shut up if you have nothing of importance to say. I think you are behind those photos.” Marylin tore into her husband, he looked at her askance. “Me? You give me too much credit. Nora and Selborne fell in love on their own. It has nothing to do with me. If

