It came through Dr.Derwent's solicitor, whose address Mrs.Hannaford had given for this purpose.

A curt, dry communication, saying simply that the fugitive might do as she chose, and would never be interfered with.
Parting was, under the circumstances, evidently the wise course; but it must be definite, legalised; the writer had no wish ever to see his wife again.

As to her suggestion about money, in that too she would please herself; it relieved him to know her independent, and he was glad to be equally so.
For all that, Lee Hannaford made no objection to receiving the portion of his wife's income which she offered.

He took it without thanks, keeping his reflections to himself.

And therewith was practically dissolved one, at least, of the innumerable mock marriages which burden the lives of mankind.