A good question indeed, and Eva dutifully paused to consider her answer. "I'm sure this would send most into an apoplectic fit," she said, "but an easier way to seek divorce."

It wouldn't have saved her, but Evangeline knew that being desperately unhappy and trapped in marriage was not a unique position to be in. And it wouldn't solve all problems--most likely, it would cause other problems without more types of reform--but it would be a start.

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