"In the summer of 1812 Godwin sent his precious only daughter to visit William Baxter, an acquaintance who lived in Dundee, Scotland. On her return to London in November 1812, Mary met for the first time Godwin's new, young, and wealthy disciple, Percy Bysshe Shelley, and his wife, Harriet Westbrook Shelley."(people.brandeis.edu)Percy Shelley, who shared much of his belief with Mary's father, started to dine with the family and soon fell in love with the beautiful, Mary Shelley. Mary was also fascinated by Percy's intellect and generosity.
About a month later, Percy and Mary declared their love for each other. Her father, though still accepting Percy's monetary gifts, forbade him from visiting the house. Mary Shelly, trying to obey her father stopped talking to Percy Shelley. Percy, however, attempted to commit suicide as a result and Mary was convinced of his love. The couple ran away to France in attempt to save their relationship. They spend the rest of Percy's life together, though he was still legally married to his first wife, Harriet.
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