Audrey Niffenegger... Tell me, Clare: why on earth would a lovely girl like you want to marry H
About This Quote
This quote is a classic and is often used as a wedding proposal. It sounds so romantic and the proposal often comes with an elaborate proposal story. However, there is a hidden meaning behind this quote that may not be as romantic as the proposal itself suggests. The author is actually referring to how Clare’s father, H, has been behaving around her.
He treats her poorly and she is afraid he will never change his ways for the better. This means that Clare is afraid of falling in love with H and therefore rejects his proposal.
Source: The Time Travelers Wife
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