Family horrified.

They pay Maggie a big wad for a separation--same as so many horrified families get rid of daughters-in-law they don't like.

Which of the ways suits you best, Maggie ?" Maggie shrugged her shoulders with indifference.

It suited her present mood to maintain her attitude of being equal to any enterprise.
"Which do you like best, Barney ?" Old Jimmie asked.
"The second is safer.

But then it's slower; and there would be lawyers' fees which would eat into our profits; and then because of the publicity we might have to wait some time before it would be safe to use Maggie again.