He won't have much trouble getting a divorce!"
"He will obtain it on the ground of desertion."
"Oh! Well, he was always a very good man. Poor Howard! I hope he'll
marry again and be happy."
"Better think it over. I--by the way--I'm not sure the women
wouldn't come round in time; particularly if you lived abroad for a
few years."
She curled her lip. "And I should have my precious position in
Society again! How much do you suppose that means to me? Have the
fatted calf killed and coals of fire poured on my humbled head! Do
you think I have no pride?"
"You appear to have regained it. I wish you could regain the rest
and be the radiant creature you were when you came to us. God! What a
lovely stunning creature you were! It hurts me like the devil, I can
tell you. And it's hurt the women too. They were fond of you. Do you
know that Sally is dead?"
"Yes. She had everything to live for and she died. Life seems to
amuse herself with us."
"She's a damned old hag." He rose and took up his hat and cane.
"Well, I'll wait a week, and then if you don't relent the proceedings
will begin. I shan't get the divorce. Not my line. But he asked me to
talk to you and I was glad to come. Good-by."
She smiled as she shook hands with him. As he opened the door he
turned to her again.
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