It's a good thing you're an aging orphan, " he murmured, gently pushing the hair away from her face. "I don't have to wait around to get anyone's permission."" Permission for what, you rat bastard?" she said. "Such language, dragon. I'm afraid you're going to have to marry me.

Anne Stuart
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The phrase “it’s a good thing you’re an aging orphan” is a common way of putting it to people, especially if they are single and not getting married. This phrase implies that you don’t have to worry about being married because you will just stay single for as long as you want. It also means that you are young and easily replaceable. Why would anyone want to marry you? You have no purpose or value outside of being a wife.

Source: The Devils Waltz

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