Threats and Warnings“You tried to marry me to a stranger! What part of that seems okay to you, Mother?”
“Oh no, dear. I gave you the opportunity to marry a very nice young man. I left the decision up to you.”
“Really? Is that how you see it? He kneaded my muscles into soup before mentioning the paperwork you apparently agreed I’d sign.”
“That’s not right.” Marian sounded confused. “He said a marriage would help him stay in New Zealand. He’s a science researcher and his four-year visa is due to expire. He needs another year to finish his study. The immigration department are being difficult. I mentioned I had an unmarried daughter and suggested he might like to meet you to discuss it. This happened before Christmas. He asked about it again in my appointment yesterday and I felt a little
