Bed
What was a dowry?

Oouuh, there are not many of these choices...of these "articles of furniture." Even the widows are bombarded with offers, as they often bring a sizeable dowry to a marriage.

Ooouh--They are very much in demand, and I can see why. To have a home without a wife is impossible!


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