Sometimes the connection is obscure, and though every one else sees the source of a man's misfortunes in his own careless habits, or indolence, or bad temper, he himself may constantly blame his circumstances, his ill-luck, his partners, or his friends.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St. John, Vol. I"
Marcus Dods
And yet, the position of women is not so humble as this custom might seem to indicate, for they themselves are permitted, not infrequently, to choose new partners.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
In the meanwhile, I believe there are two young women waiting for partners.
"The Greater Power"
Harold Bindloss W. Herbert Dunton