In 1288, Scotland passed a law allowing women to propose to the man of their choice during leap year. If he declined, he had to pay a fine, ranging from a kiss to a consolation prize of a silk dress or pair of gloves
Hmmm... I wonder if the richest guy in town got bombarded with offers that day?
3 posted on 02/29/2008 6:49:41 AM PST by Poison Pill