Leap Year

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By Vikara

Published on 28/01/2010

Leap year offered ladies the chance to propose. If the chosen suitor refused, he had to buy the lady a new dress or a pair of kid gloves. A betrothal was as legally binding as a marriage. If a breach of promise occurred, such as when an engagement or bethrothal was broken, the lady could sue in court for recompense.

Leap year offered ladies the chance to propose. If the chosen suitor refused, he had to buy the lady a new dress or a pair of kid gloves. A betrothal was as legally binding as a marriage. If a breach of promise occurred, such as when an engagement or bethrothal was broken, the lady could sue in court for recompense.