12/13 She has been fairly treated--I may say very fairly treated." The bailiff did not much relish the tone of this assurance. Fair treatment might mean very little. "She's been a good wife to Stephen Whitelaw, and would continue so to be if he was to live twenty years longer. When a pretty young woman marries a man twice her age, she's a right to expect handsome treatment, Mr.Pivott. It can't be too handsome for justice, in my opinion." The solicitor gave a little gentle sigh. |