61. And Dee denounces the notion that their marriage is the model of smoothness. 62. And a lifetime marriage is a work in process. 63. And marriage is meant to ward off intruders of all races, keeping this fragile, rarefied world intact and apart. 64. And it dawned on them that yet another marriage in tatters was not it. 65. And just as they are more than churches, a marriage is more than two people living together. 66. And the marriage was brief. 67. And their marriage is one thing they are the most proud of. 68. And while the marriage has been an exceedingly happy one, she admits that the four-year courtship preceding it was quite rocky at times. 69. And yet these marriages are not all intellect and achievement. 70. And there are marriages like that! |