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is 58 years old. But this does not stifle
Mrs. Thorp. She sees this as a great
opportunity to marry up.”
Thus, when Ole returned to Madison
for another concert in March 1870, Mrs.
Thorp cannily arranged for him to stay
at their home. Ole and Sara were given
enough time alone together that their
attraction grew. Before leaving Madison,
Ole invited Mrs. Thorp and Sara to
accompany him on a summer trip to
Norway. After a brief courtship, Ole and
Sara secretly married in June 1870 in
Norway.
Daniel notes that while