The young lady had three prospective husbands chosen for her when she was a child.
One pursued business, while the other two pursued literature. They were all waiting for her to come of age and choose one of them to marry.
I was the young lady's maid, but lately I've noticed that all three of her prospective husbands look at me in a very strange way.
Even the young lady does.
Theme: Persevere through every setback