It wasn't manly, but we forgave it and did the best we could.

But see here, Frank, take my word for it, you have had a lot of luck.

There isn't one woman out of ten thousand that would have stood the test as your wife has stood it; injured at the start, constant neglect, temptation--" he paused.

"My boy, did you ever think of that, of the temptation to a woman neglected by her husband?
The temptation to men?
Yes, you have had a lot of luck.

There has been a special providence for you, my boy; but not for your sake.