The carnal meaning of "cherry" in English folklore is undeniable and has been in use since at least the 15th century. An association between cherries and virginity in “The Cherry Tree Carol” indicates that the idea was quite rooted in English literature. In this Christmas carol Mary declares her pregnancy to Joseph in a garden: "Joseph, pick me some cherries because I am pregnant." To which he replies “Let the child's father pick the cherries for you” (7-10 LF). Joseph's angry reaction suggests that he sees cherry picking as connected to the loss of his virginity. Another example of the term "cherry" used in a similar way is Thomas Campion's poem "Cherry-Ripe" which mentions "There grow cherries that no one can buy" (5-CSG), indicating that a woman's intimacy has no price and no one can afford to buy it. Several strange admissions of loss of control over his wife such as “You need to turn around and ask like this. Lord, it wasn't just your husband's presence that called that place” suggests that she had needs that her husband alone could not meet. She has a weakness for compliments from men that a cold-hearted duke could not provide. After having her killed and allowing the memory of his late wife to exist in a painting, he is finally in control of her smiles and the kindness she