It's no use saying do this, do that, don't do that ... it's very easy when children want something to say no immediately. I think it's quite important not to give an unequivocal answer at once. Much better to think it over. Then, if you eventually say no, I think they really accept it.
Prince PhilipPeople think there's a rigid class system here, but dukes have been known to marry chorus girls. Some have even married Americans.
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