Quote by Marguerite Young

A lawyer I once knew told me of a strange case, a suffragette who had never married. After her death, he opened her trunk and discovered 50 wedding gowns.

A lawyer I once knew told me of a strange case, a suffragett

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This quote suggests a fascinating and unexpected twist in the story of a suffragette who never got married. Despite being single, the suffragette had accumulated 50 wedding gowns, hinting at an intriguing contradiction between her desire for independence and her hidden yearning for marriage. This short explanation sparks curiosity and raises questions about the suffragette's motivations, shedding light on the complex nature of human desires and the potential conflict between societal norms and personal aspirations.

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