Well, tell me, where in thunder does the husband come in?
He puts up the cash for the wife to spend in dressing and amusing herself--is that all ?" "It is generally assumed," said she, since she had to say something or let the case go against her by default, "that the social side of life can be very useful in furthering a man." He vented a scornful sound that was like a hoot.

"In furthering a lick-spittle--yes.

But not a MAN!" "Our ideas on some subjects are hopelessly apart." She suddenly realized that this whole conversation had been deliberately planned by him; that he had, indeed, been debating within himself their future life, and that he had decided that the time was ripe for a frank talk with her.

It angered her that she had not realized this sooner, that she had been drawn from her position, had been forced to discuss with him on his own terms and at his own time and in his own manner.

She felt all the fiery indignation of the schemer who has been outwitted.
"Your tone," said she, all ice, "makes it impossible for a well-bred person to discuss with you.