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 3.5 stars 
 I understood why Clara married him, she thought she was an ugly crippled spinster and bought herself a handsome husband. I understood why Freddie married her, he needed to payoff his debt and Clara had the most money in the three ladies he was considering. I understood their relationship while they were married. My problem was when Freddie came back at last, Clara gave him a Carte Blanche to remain a serial cheater and gambler for the rest of their marriage and she even told him she would forgive him every time. He had no reason to change.