But I know this, Vigil--in such a case as your ward's we must tread very carefully.

We must 'save face,' as the Chinese say.

We must pretend we don't want to bring this divorce, but that we have been so injured that we are obliged to come forward.

If Bellew says nothing, the Judge will have to take what's put before him.

But there's always the Queen's Proctor.