I am fond of Mary and George but to me they do not represent idealism in marriage on in the art of being parents. Perhaps it is because they are so practical - and so lacking in affection.
I pray God I am not reaching a stage where marriage seems foolish. The thought has run through my mind several times lately. I used to want nothing but to be married to John. We have everything now that marriage life offers except the sex life and the responsibilities. Why wed a poor man for that?