Now, do you think there would be any way of getting your wife to accept her society, say of an evening now and then?
Don't do anything rash; it is of course clear that _you_ must have no hand in this.

I must manage it if it is to be done.

Naturally, I can't answer at once for the girl's readiness; but I believe she would do what I asked her to.

Do you think it is worth entertaining, this idea ?" "I do, indeed; it would be salvation, I really believe." "Don't be too sanguine, Casti; that's another of your faults.

Still, I know very well that this girl could cure your wife of her ill propensities if any living creature could.