That is the trouble.

You have failed to do that which was rightfully expected of you.

You have allowed others, who had no better opportunities, to surpass you in doing your manly duty.
Whatever else my husband may not be he must not fail in this." "Rachel, you are hard and cruel." "No, I am only kind to you and to myself.

I know myself too well to make a mistake in this respect.

I have seen too many women who have been compelled to defend, apologize, or blush for their husband's acts, and have felt too keenly the abject misery of their lives to take the least chance of adding myself to their sorrowful number.