He went to Lady Milborough, asking for her advice, but desirous simply of being encouraged by her to do that which he was resolved to do on his own judgment.
"Down,--after her,--to Nuncombe Putney!" said Lady Milborough, holding up both her hands.
"Yes; he has been there.

And she has been weak enough to see him." "My dear Louis, take her to Naples at once,--at once." "It is too late for that now, Lady Milborough." "Too late! Oh, no.

She has been foolish, indiscreet, disobedient,--what you will of that kind.

But, Louis, don't send her away; don't send your young wife away from you.

Those whom God has joined together, let no man put asunder." "I cannot consent to live with a wife with whom neither my wishes nor my word have the slightest effect.