Quote by Thomas Moore

Come, come, said Tom's father, at your time of life, There's no longer excuse for thus playing the rake-- It is time you should think, boy, of taking a wife. Why, so it is father--whose wife shall I take?

Come, come, said Tom's father, at your time of life, There's

Summary

In this quote, Tom's father urges him to settle down and find a wife. However, Tom, with a hint of wit, responds by posing the question of whose wife he should take. This response suggests that Tom may not be ready or interested in marriage, or perhaps he is sarcastically questioning the idea of marriage altogether. The quote highlights the tension between societal expectations and individual desires, humorously exploring the notion of marriage and its implications for Tom's freedom and happiness.

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