Say all you wish--I will be silent." "I have only to add, my darling, that if money, luxury, comfort can give you happiness, you shall have them all.

You shall have respect and honor too, for I will take care that the whole world knows that this separation arises from no fault of yours.

Promise me, darling wife--oh, Heaven help me, how hard it is!--promise me, when the first smart of the pain is over, that you will try to be happy." She bent her head, but spoke no word.
"Promise me too, Madaline, that, if sickness and sorrow should come to you, you will send for me at once." "I promise," she said.
"A few words more, and I have done.

Tell me what course you wish me to pursue toward the duchess." "I have no wish in the matter," she replied, directly.

"She was kind to me once; for the sake of that kindness I forgive her.