There is a girl whose name is Catherine and her nickname that everybody was "Birdy." The reason why people called her that is because she was like a bird that kept soaring and wouldn't stop for anything. Catherine was a person who felt like she was trapped. Her father wants her to get married to a rich man.
             Her mother doesn't say anything about it or the father will become upset. He is determined to make sure she gets married to a rich man. He doesn't care who it is or how awful he looks or acts. Her father has set her up with many guys before. Catherine manages to send all of the husbands packing. Her father was sick of it until one of her father's friend came along. His name is Shaggy Beard. He is the richest of them all. Her father was not letting him get away. Shaggy-Beard was the oldest, ugliest, most revolting guy of them all.
             Catherine is a girl who writes a little diary everyday about her daily life. They had a nurse that lives with them that also helps clean the house up. Her name is Morwenna, who helps Catherine during hard times just like what her mother does too. One of Catherine's best friends is Aelis. Another of her friends is Perkin. Catherine's Uncle George came along to visit them on the farm. Do to the fact he liked Aelis and she liked him. They left town together which. They were pleased at all. Now the only person there for Catherine is Perkin. Catherine and Perkin have known each other for years.
             Catherine tried to get Shaggy-Beard out of town but he wasn't going anywhere. Her father yelled at Catherine and they got into a big fight. Shaggy-Beard liked Catherine a lot but she didn't like him at all. They went out on a couple of dates. He tried to put moves on her but she would just not pay any attention to him. They have to get married in a couple of months. Catherine is trying to get out of the marriage but there is no way ou...