Excerpt from The Institution of Marriage in the United Kingdom: Being Law, Facts, Suggestions
In introducing to my readers "The Institution of Marriage in the United Kingdom" I perform a somewhat similar office to that of the chairman at a meeting called to hear a lecturer, whom he introduces without himself passing through the consecrated ordeal. The audience do not mind this seeming absurdity, expecting to have what is more substantial than formalities - a lecture which they may heartily enjoy or profit by.
When I tell my public that I am about to address them upon marriage, they may at first yawn, remembering that hundreds of writings upon the same subject have preceded mine. But when I add that I intend to criticise the law upon marriage, they will very likely smile at my daring, and perhaps listen to my remarks in the expectation of becoming themselves, in turn, critics of my criticism.
I wish nothing better; and should be flattered if I could raise a full discussion of the questions I propound.
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