" I don’t reckon you should kiss until you get married.” Marty nodded. “Yeah, it’s kind of better that way.” Hannah looked at her sister and shook her head. “Why in the world would you say that, Martha Dandridge?” She answered nonchalantly, “’Cause if he doesn’t like kissin’ you, then you’ll already be married and he won’t be able to leave.” William roared with laughter. “She makes a very good point. I believe I’ll wait until after we’re married. "
― Tracie Peterson , Chasing the Sun (Land of the Lone Star, #1)