I don't think Isobel was cheated at all. Most marriages of the time were of convenience and business; not so frequently for love. Isobel made what would be considered a prudent match with Lord John, and Geneva's marriage to Ellesmere--definitely <I>not</I> for love, either. -- LJG Discussion board

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Date Posted: 09:35:48 09/04/07 Tue
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teddie
Subject: I don't think Isobel was cheated at all. Most marriages of the time were of convenience and business; not so frequently for love. Isobel made what would be considered a prudent match with Lord John, and Geneva's marriage to Ellesmere--definitely not for love, either.
In reply to: GwenM 's message, "But do you not think Isobeal was "cheated" by having just an "adequate" husband. What IS "adequate"? Of course, I am interjecting my own feelings into this. We all do - based on our own experiences. An "adequate" husband would not be enough for me." on 08:58:50 09/04/07 Tue

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John was at least handsome and not SO much older than she was. I had the feeling that Isobel was in awe of him, perhaps even had a bit of a girlish crush. After all what would she know of sex? Women back then weren't expecting to enjoy it, pretty thought of it as "just doing their duty". The fact that he was sincere and thoughtful and above all a gentleman made her a very lucky woman indeed. Back then an adoring partner was a very rare thing. (NT) -- Jane, 15:34:33 09/04/07 Tue
- You know...I'm not sure_I_ wouldn't take him, knowing what he is! I think he's wonderful, really. (NT) -- Conmama, 09:43:20 09/05/07 Wed
  - LMAO! I agree! I have a crush on him, regardless....sigh. (NT) -- Oleander, 14:48:34 09/05/07 Wed

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