ABSTRACT

Usually voyages begin with great optimism and hope. It is as if a majestic sailing ship sets off on a bright blue day and all spirits run high. The ship hums with excited business, gear is stowed aboard, provisions are laid in, lines are secured, lists are checked and rechecked, and, finally, the anchor is weighed, the sails are raised and fill with wind, the prow begins cutting the crystal waters, and she moves out gracefully. So most marriages begin with a great celebration and with great expectations.