The deformity of her face was pronounced: protruding jaw, bent forehead, glasses. But in his eyes she was beautiful, tall and slender, smooth pale skin. His parents were shocked. Grandfather yelled vehemently at the matchmaker. But to no avail. "We can't embarrass the bride." There was no recourse, no backing out. A plate was broken, the engagement was irrevocable. The wedding held two weeks later was lively. They rented near her parents. He studied. She worked. The parents paid. That's how it's done in their society. It took some getting used to. And it happened so fast.
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