Do Women Ever Own Anything?

Our bodies, surnames, titles, assets, authority, earnings — are they really ours?

The evening has been wonderful. The conversation is romantic, the flickering lights enchanting, and the food utterly delicious. I look carefully through the menu to choose exotic-sounding dishes, the most vibrant-looking drinks. At last, sleepy and content, I ask for the bill. This is brought straight to my husband, who has not spoken two words to our attendant all evening.