So her first work was to bring her husband over to her side.

This was not difficult, for Mr.Dinneford felt the disgrace of having for a son-in-law a condemned criminal, who was only saved from the State's prison by insanity.

An insane criminal was not worthy to hold the relation of husband to his pure and lovely child.
After a feeble opposition to her father's arguments and persuasions, Edith yielded her consent.

An application for a divorce was made, and speedily granted..