About madame's not choosing that la Peyrade should marry her goddaughter; and out of spite, to prevent the marriage, she refused to give anything in the contract.
"The Lesser Bourgeoisie"
Honore de Balzac
No sooner had she received the false confidences of her goddaughter than the reaction set in; the strength failed her to continue in the path she had taken.
"The Lesser Bourgeoisie"
Honore de Balzac
Because I have just seen Thuillier and terrified him with the history of the misfortunes he has incurred, and those he will incur if he persists in the idea of giving you his goddaughter in marriage.
"The Lesser Bourgeoisie"
Honore de Balzac