Mother says I am to wed Master Fawley. The few encounters I have had with him seem genial enough, though his manner seems sad and worn. He is unlike Father, who is strict and forbearing. There is something sad in him. There is perhaps something sad in me too. Perhaps that is why I am drawn to him, and feeling more open to this marriage. I am hoping that the secret ritual works as well for us as it did for Mother and Father. Mother has not given me much information on what is to be done, but by the end I am meant to be compatible with Master Fawley, and any reservations about our subsequent betrothal shall be gone. There is not much resistance on my part, though I fear there may be some of Master Fawley. I could only hope to be good enough." 