prospective wife

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There was nothing fun, however, about watching a man's career and reputation unravel before a nation's eyes, especially in the steadfast presence of his father, his children and his prospective wife.

From Time Magazine Archive

The mistake the prospective wife makes is in obstinately closing her eyes to the fact that married life has any trials which are not far outbalanced by its pleasures.

From The Secret of a Happy Home (1896) by Harland, Marion

Yet all the same there is an excellent reason why one should shun beauty in a prospective wife, at anyrate obvious beauty—the kind of beauty people talk about, and which gets into the photographers' windows.

From Certain Personal Matters by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)

He would never give Marjorie up as his prospective wife until he heard from her own lips that she did not love him.

From Marjorie Dean, College Senior by Lester, Pauline

Under these circumstances, we must refuse all personal responsibility, leaving the assumption of the responsibility to the prospective wife.

From Woman Her Sex and Love Life by Robinson, William J.