Although there was a great deal of gossip about his liaisons, Edward was never flagrant. There were no exposés or kiss-and-tells. In any case, as long as appearances were maintained, adultery in the upper class was taken for granted. Worldly hostesses took pains to keep abreast of the extra-marital activities of their guests and allocated bedrooms accordingly. It was one of the ironies of the era that single girls were considered untouchable. No self-respecting gentleman would have dared seduce a debutante. Once wed, however, and provided she had furnished her husband with a couple of children
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