All around them, the house seemed quiet. Sharon felt very tired. The day had been a long one, stretching her nerves. She felt restless too. She did not know how she should act with Bryan. Very surprising since they had between them produced two children.She did not know what was expected of her.

In making the arrangements for the wedding, he had consulted her, wanting to know what her opinions were. She had refused to cooperate, still angry, telling him to get on with it himself. He had done that and she wished now that she had taken an active interest. At the time, she was defiant. By not knowing...