Twenty-seven, preferred the company of rational men.
Twenty-eight, wished to be married in a quiet way, with a comfortable home and children.
Twenty-nine, almost despaired of entering the marriage state.
Thirty, was rather fearful of being called an old maid.
Thirty-one, an additional love of self-adornment.
Thirty-two, professed to dislike balls, finding it quite difficult to secure good partners.
Thirty-three, wondered how men could leave the society of sensible women to flirt with chits.
Thirty-four, affected good humor in conversation with men.
Thirty-five, jealous of the praises of women.
Thirty-six, quarreled with friend who had been lately married.