COUPLE WEDS AFTER 72 YEARS WITH NEW GAY MARRIAGE LAW

de bene esse: literally, of well-being, morally acceptable but subject to future validation or exception

Nonie and Vivian met over 72 years ago when they were at college, but social pressure and fear of judgement kept their love for one another behind closed doors. So they did what so many gay couples in their era did - pretended to be room mates, sharing a home for financial convenience. Link ...