The famous Affiancing in New York of a coachman with the daughter of the millionaire who employed him did not turn out well.
"Around The Tea-Table"
T. De Witt Talmage
You know, to me, Clara, plighted faith, the Affiancing of two lovers, is a piece of religion.
"The Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith"
George Meredith
In a case where the happiness of both is involved, and where no damage has been incurred by either- Mr. Medlicott clasped his hands convulsively but he did not reply-so the Russian went on: Surely, you must see that a woman should be free to marry-that is, to give herself and her power to become a mother where she loves-not to be forced to bestow these sacred gifts when her spirit is unwilling-just because she has made the initial mistake of Affiancing herself to a man, often through others' influence, who she discovers afterward is distasteful to her.
"The Point of View"
Elinor Glyn