It is her duty; all religion teaches it." George folded his hands and fixed his eyes on the ceiling.
"We may chaff and joke a little about these things," I continued; "but when it comes to practice, that is what always happens.

We have mentioned to our wives that we are going.

Naturally, they are grieved; they would prefer to come with us; failing that, they would have us remain with them.

But we have explained to them our wishes on the subject, and--there's an end of the matter." George said, "Forgive me; I did not understand.

I am only a bachelor.
People tell me this, that, and the other, and I listen." I said, "That is where you do wrong.