12/14 "The fact is, if Ellis goes to ruin, it will be his wife's fault. She has no sympathy with him, no affectionate consideration for him. A thoroughly selfish woman, she merely regards the gratification of her own desires, and is ever making home repulsive, instead of attractive." "You must be mistaken." "No. Ellis often complains to me of her conduct." "Why, John! I can scarcely credit such a thing." "Doubtless it is hard for _you_ to imagine any woman guilty of such unwifelike conduct. |