No doubt it is every husband's duty to provide his wife with society.

But how am I to find it?
I am so isolated, and always have been.

I know not a soul who could be a friend to her." Waymark grew thoughtful, and kept silent.
"One person I know," he said presently, and in a cautious way, "who might perhaps help you." "You do ?" cried Julian eagerly.
"You know that I make all sorts of queer acquaintances in my wanderings.

Well, I happen to know a girl of about your wife's age, who, if she were willing, would be just the person you want.

She is quite alone, parentless, and almost without friends.