She told him she made a rule of never marrying bankers. The next day he sent flowers, and a note saying that he'd relinquished his profession. (Clive Barker)

She told him she made a rule of never marrying bankers. The next day he sent flowers, and a note saying that he'd relinquished his profession.

Clive Barker

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