I believe she was a bit queer and unhinged when Jacobi got her back.

Anyhow, he was obliged to pacify her a bit.
She threw away her wedding-ring and never again alluded to her wretched marriage, and he is obliged to give in to her.

I believe Jacobi was properly frightened that time.

When I saw them in Paris Jacobi had just had a run of good luck.

It is my private opinion he gambles.