Such having been the decision in Harley Street, where the William Boltons lived, Robert Bolton went back home with the intention of carrying it out.
This could only be done through the old man, and even with him not without great care.

He was devotedly attached to his young wife;--but was very averse to having it thought that he was ruled by her.

Indeed, in all matters affecting his establishment, his means, and his business, he would hardly admit of interference from her at all.

His worldly matters he kept between himself and his sons.

But in regard to his soul he could not restrain her, and sometimes would hardly oppose her.