The law recognises this in the case of wills. It follows from your doctrine of metamorphosis. Then the great change begins. Before marriage Edwin vows to devote his life to Angelina, and Angelina vows she will devote her life to Edwin. After marriage this leads to confusion if they continue to believe such promises.
Marriage certainly has that odd effect on the memory.
You remember Angelina's promises, and forget your own, and vice versa . Especially when it is raised in the house of your friends. We passed through the elephant house in silence. I wonder what kind of man I shall be after the change, George. I have seen some men improved by it.