As time went on, Harlson seemed to forget that he was, or ever had been, a married man, and eventually the woman found other things in life than awaiting old age without social potency, and suggested, from a distance, that the separation be completed.

Perhaps there was another man.

I know that Harlson did not hesitate.

He responded carelessly, and then reverted to things practical.
The reflection came that the mismated in this present age must ordinarily bear the burden to the end.

Collusion, which in such case is but a term for a mutual business agreement, is not allowable.