"Passion. Emotion. Love. What else is there to live for? If only I could find a man who thinks as I think and says what I've always wanted to hear, I should be content to settle down. My only fear is that I shall never find such a man to satisfy me. Perhaps I will grow to be an old maid. If that is my destiny, then so be it. I will not change my ways. If I ever consent to marry where there is not love, something is quite the matter with me. No, the man I marry must be absolutely wonderful! I will never simply marry to make a good match. I should rather die."
So were the words and thoughts of Elizabeth Anne Montgomery. She has all that anybody could desire... family, money, connections. Yet, it is not enough. She is not satisfied. No, indeed, she feels something wanting in such a life. Yes, Eliza's character indeed was one of much passion. Of course, one should always exercise such a quality in moderation, but perhaps moderation was not one of Eliza's qualities... |
