May 28th, 1894 — Ainsworth Residence, Bartonburg
Married life had been quite agreeable thus far for Timothy. It helped that his wife seemed to have as much desire to copulate beyond their scheduled times than he did - which was zero. He had been correct in his hypothesis that Juliana Binns would suit him as a wife. They enjoyed intelligent debate, shared most of the important opinions in life and she didn't demand he go to frivolous events. All in all, he had great trust in his wife which had only made the guilt deepen that he had not been entirely truthful with her. Or more accurately, had kept a truth about himself from her.They had been married for over a year now - he felt it was time. But he had hemmed and hawed a bit as this was not exactly something that was easy to reveal considering societys view on such things. There were even laws.
"I trust dinner was satisfactory?" He asked of his wife as their plates were cleared away and their chosen dessert served up. He had no idea how one might ease into the conversation he was intending to have with her.
