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Marie Corelli

I never married because there was no need. I have three pets at home which answer the same purpose as a husband. I have a dog which growls every morning, a parrot which swears all afternoon, and a cat that comes home late at night.

Marie Corelli

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Marie Corelli is saying that she chose not to marry because her pets fulfill the roles or companionship she might have expected from a husband. She humorously describes her dog, parrot, and cat as having distinct, human-like behaviors that mimic the presence and personality of a spouse.

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