Mrs.Dewey had not even heard his name; but, after being assured that I had the fullest confidence in him, and particularly advised his employment, she consented to accept of his services.
Their first interview was arranged to take place at my house, and in the presence of my wife, when the notice Mrs.Dewey had received on the institution of proceedings, was placed in the young lawyer's hands, and some conversation had as to the basis and tenor of an answer.

A second interview took place on the day following, at which Mrs.Dewey gave a full statement of the affair at Saratoga, and asserted her innocence in the most solemn and impressive manner.

The letter from her husband to the lady in New York, was produced, and at the request of Mr.Orton, given into his possession.
The answer to Mr.Dewey's application for a divorce was drawn up by Mr.
Wallingford, who entered with great earnestness into the matter.

It was filed in court within a week after notice of the application was received.

This was altogether unexpected by the husband, who, on becoming aware of the fact, lost all decent control of himself, and ordered his wretched wife to leave his house.