Europeans condemned Chinese foot binding, but any society that had invented the corset had a lot to answer for.

Europeans condemned Chinese foot binding, but any society that had invented the corset had a lot to answer for.

Mary Jo Putney
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Samuel Johnson said a second marriage is the triumph of hope over experience,” Kirkland said.

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But why, she thought wryly, did a man seem more attractive as he became less available? How humbling to think one had so much in common with a cow stretching its neck through a gate for better grass.

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Europeans condemned Chinese foot binding, but any society that had invented the corset had a lot to answer for.

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Jack was unexpectedly moved when he swore allegiance to the king and country. He had served both for years, could easily have laid down his life. Yet it was different to pledge his loyalty and best efforts toward governing this nation. Dying was easier than making good laws.

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