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FOR THE BRIDE
For that greatest day in her life, the bride should be a picture of happiness and beauty which her husband, her family, and her friends can carry the memory of, all their days. And any girl, even without beauty of features, can be lovely on her wedding day—provided she plans wisely.
The Daily Mail
Edna knocked on Isobel Hanrahan’s door.
“Isobel darling, it’s just Edna. May I come in?”
There was no answer, just sobbing, broken and desperate. Edna tried the door—it was unlocked. Isobel was on the bed, her body racked with gulping misery.
Edna sat down beside her and held the young woman until she had calmed.
“Isobel, Rowly is really sorry if he hurt you. He didn’t mean to.”
“Did he not?” Isobel replied bitterly. “He was supposed to marry me—he took liberties.”
“Wha
