“It would be a great pity for you to realize too late what a treasure you might have had in Edward. As the captain of your family’s ship, he would steer a steady course. There would never be surprises with him. No arguments, no unconventional ideas. You would live in perfect serenity.” Yes, Phoebe thought, that’s exactly the problem.
Lest we forget, he’s also a misogynist ☺️
