You are married.

I recommend you to make the best of your position, and to rest satisfied with things as they are." "Pardon me, madam," I remonstrated.

"As things are, I don't know that I _am_ married.

All I know, unless you enlighten me, is that your son has married me under a name that is not his own.

How can I be sure whether I am or am not his lawful wife ?" "I believe there can be no doubt that you are lawfully my son's wife," Mrs.Macallan answered.