[The Financier by Theodore Dreiser]@TWC D-Link bookThe Financier CHAPTER X 5/23
It was all harmonious and soothing, and she did not feel herself capable to judge. Frank knew about these things so much better than she did.
Then with a maid and a man of all work installed, a program of entertaining was begun on a small scale. Those who recall the early years of their married life can best realize the subtle changes which this new condition brought to Frank, for, like all who accept the hymeneal yoke, he was influenced to a certain extent by the things with which he surrounded himself.
Primarily, from certain traits of his character, one would have imagined him called to be a citizen of eminent respectability and worth.
He appeared to be an ideal home man.
He delighted to return to his wife in the evenings, leaving the crowded downtown section where traffic clamored and men hurried. Here he could feel that he was well-stationed and physically happy in life.
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