How we cite our quotes: (Letter.Section.Paragraph)
Quote #10
"…the police came to speak with us, to mention that law about cohabitating." (2.21.68)
Cohabitation refers to unmarried people living together—a common practice nowadays, but much less so in Ames's time. It's hard to imagine police pursuing this matter now, but back in those days, people really got up in arms about it.