Then, being in a friendly mood, Gladys talked to Peter about
himself. They had mounted to a height from which they could look
back upon the past and see it as a whole, and in the intimacy and
confidence of their domestic partnership they could draw lessons
from their mistakes and plan their future wisely. Peter had made
many blunders--he must surely admit that. Did Peter admit that? Yes,
Peter did. But, continued Gladys, he had struggled bravely, and he
had the supreme good fortune to have secured for himself that
greatest of life's blessings, the cooperation of a good and capable
woman. Gladys was very emphatic about this latter, and Peter agreed
with her. He agreed also when she stated that it is the duty of a
good and capable wife to protect her husband for the balance of
their life's journey, so that he would be able to avoid the traps
which his enemies set for his feet. Peter, having learned by bitter
experience, would never again go chasing after a pretty face, and
wake up next morning to find his pockets empty. Peter admitted this
too. As this conversation progressed, he realized that the tour of
triumph his life had become was a thing entirely of his wife's
creation; at least, he realized that there would be no use in trying
to change his wife's conviction on the subject.
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