He then sold his house, removed to a hotel, and made preparations for an absence in Europe of indefinite continuance.

He went, and was gone for over two years .-- Returned, and almost immediately on his arrival, took legal steps for procuring a divorce.

Mrs.Dexter received due notice of these proceedings, based simply on her abandonment of her husband, and refusal to live with him as a wife.

But she remained entirely passive.

The proceedings went on, and in due time Mr.Dexter obtained what he sought, a divorce.