She (Daisy) dug her nails into her palms and told herself she had no choice. "I, Theodosia..." She gulped for air. "... take thee Alexander..." She gulped again. "... to be my awful wedded husband... (Susan Elizabeth Phillips)

She (Daisy) dug her nails into her palms and told herself she had no choice. "I, Theodosia..." She gulped for air. "... take thee Alexander..." She gulped again. "... to be my awful wedded husband...

Susan Elizabeth Phillips

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