The next day, Newland takes May for a walk in the park. He mentions that he had sent roses to Ellen and asks if that was alright. May thinks it a lovely gesture. Newland then begins to press May on getting her parents to agree to a shorter engagement. May is reluctant to push her parents and believes that they surely know what is best. A long engagement was the norm for a couple in their.....
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