The end was a bit predictable ( romcom from the 60s😊), a splendid entertaining piece whilst cooking lunch with beautifully spoken English.❤ Thanks for uploading.
Verbal contracts are still valid and legal today. In terms of marriage, for some reason that seems acceptable to breach today. As for being quite ridiculous it was not. Society’s standards were different obviously. Many families financial entanglements were affected if breached. Women were seen as property and therefore a transactional part of a bigger deal. Women found it difficult to back out because a man may rely on the woman’s dowry. Men would find it difficult to back out because it would affect the woman’s honour and reputation which could finish any chances of marriage if ruined. So, not ridiculous at all. I would also submit that it shouldn’t be ridiculous now, especially if payment for some wedding services were made and the wedding was cancelled because of one party.
Wonderful really enjoyable. Old world charm. How I wish that way of speaking was around today. It commands respect .
Loved this so much - I listened to it twice. Wonderful humour on a snowy afternoon in the north of England. Thank you
What a delightful play. I loved it! Thank you for sharing. ❤
This is the best love story I’ve heard in ages!!
This was fun.
Perfect listening for a wet, dreary Sunday.
The end was a bit predictable ( romcom from the 60s😊), a splendid entertaining piece whilst cooking lunch with beautifully spoken English.❤ Thanks for uploading.
Charming! Thank you 🙂
Not what I expected at all but a delightful listen.
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I enjoyed the play very much.
Thanks for sharing with us. 😍
Really enjoyed this . Predictable but still very enjoyable
What a wonderful play!
Loved it!
Thanks!
Loved it. Thanks
Amazing...thank you
Looking forward to this...
Great fun. I loved it!
Thank you
So fun to listen to.
oh I loved this!!
Clever writers.
" living economically"...champagne anyone?
Very fun
Poor mans Noel Cowerd...
Amazing that a verbal proposal was considered legally binding back in the day. Quite ridiculous when you think about it.
Verbal contracts are still valid and legal today. In terms of marriage, for some reason that seems acceptable to breach today. As for being quite ridiculous it was not. Society’s standards were different obviously. Many families financial entanglements were affected if breached. Women were seen as property and therefore a transactional part of a bigger deal. Women found it difficult to back out because a man may rely on the woman’s dowry. Men would find it difficult to back out because it would affect the woman’s honour and reputation which could finish any chances of marriage if ruined. So, not ridiculous at all. I would also submit that it shouldn’t be ridiculous now, especially if payment for some wedding services were made and the wedding was cancelled because of one party.
Not all ridiculous. At a time when many women were dependent on a man to provide for them, a loss of her reputation could mean destitution.
@@amayastrata4629 No amount of money can compensate for the emotional damage.
sardine sandwiches....
Thank goodness it's finished .
I've heard that before
Ooh sexist
Wow-pretty silly and unlikely.
Sardines, how gross
Awful!
why? awfully entertaining I thought..
@@martas9283I found it lovely tale with such beautiful diction
That's your opinion....I enjoyed it very much!!❤