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In 1889, the editor of a British magazine asked single women to write and explain why they were not married.
"Because I have other professions open to me in which the hours are shorter, the work more agreeable, and the pay possibly better." — Miss Florence Watts, 29 High Street
"Because I have other professions open to me in which the hours are shorter, the work more agreeable, and the pay possibly better." — Miss Florence Watts, 29 High Street
"Because (like a piece of rare china) I am breakable, and mendable, but difficult to match." — Miss S. A. Roberts, The Poplars
"Because I am like the Rifle Volunteers: always ready, but not yet wanted." — Miss Annie Thompson, No 2A, Belmont Street
“Of all the men alive I never yet beheld that special face which I could fancy more than any other.” — Miss Lizzie Moore, 12 Foulser Road
"Because I do not care to enlarge my menagerie of pets, and I find the animal man less docile than a dog, less affectionate than a cat, and less amusing than a monkey." — Miss Sparrow, 9 Manor Place
