It was only yesterday that she had thought with a shudder that life might be long. Many wives in our culture endure unhappy marriages, but usually not because of gender-related social stigmas, but because of the fear of living alone and the poverty they might endure without their husband's salary. Louise knew there would be sadness but it would be brief. She did not seem to fear being alone, because she would have no financial worries – she would be rich – rich in possessions and rich in