Sylvia Ray was married to a charming, persuasive man, who died and left her destitute. Because he lied to his family, they believed she was the reason he had ended up with massive debts, so they refused to give her any financial assistance after his death. After years of trying to support herself and keep herself from starvation, she’s found a man who wants to marry her, and who can give her a secure future.
Isaac DeWitt went to see as a young boy and was forced to leave his career in the navy when he damaged his leg. Now he works as an investigator and would like to settle down with a wife – but having grown up surrounded solely by men, women are a complete mystery to him. He enjoys flirting, but has absolutely no idea how to go about actually kissing or wooing a woman – what if he turns out to be disappointing?
Sylvia discovers Isaac’s dilemma, and though she knows she shouldn’t, she makes him a wicked proposal. The man she is marrying is sickly and her future union is unlikely to be passionate. Having one final fling before she marries again may be irresponsible, but she can’t help herself. Isaac is more than happy to take her up on her offer, he’ll get experience and confidence enough to find himself a wife, and she’ll get some pleasant memories to think back on once she’s married in the countryside, taking care of a hypochondriac.
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