If God had designed woman as man's master, He would have taken her from
his head; if as his slave, He would have taken her from his feet; but as
He designed her for his companion and equal, He took her from his side.
--_St. Augustine._
1299
The following was written on a card by an old friend of a young lady's
when he sent her some flowers on the eve of her wedding day:--"I have
sent you a few flowers to adorn the dying moments of your single life."
1300
The treasures of the deep are not so precious
As are the concealed comforts of a man
Lock'd up in woman's love. I scent the air
Of blessings, when I come but near the house.
What a delicious breath marriage sends forth--
The violet bed's not sweeter!
--_Middleton._
1301
Blessed their life whose marriage prospers well,
But if things fall out ill, no happiness
Awaits them, within doors or without,--so beware!
--_Unknown._
1302