How should it be possible?
The very idea is too shocking to be thought of.

I declare I haven't slept since Louis was talking to me about it.

But, my dear, you must remember, you know, that a husband has a right to expect some--some--some--a sort of--submission from his wife." "He has a right to expect obedience, Lady Milborough." "Of course; that is all one wants." "And I will obey Mr.Trevelyan--in anything reasonable." "But, my dear, who is to say what is reasonable?
That, you see, is always the difficulty.

You must allow that your husband is the person who ought to decide that." "Has he told you that I have refused to obey him, Lady Milborough ?" The Countess paused a moment before she replied.

"Well, yes; I think he has," she said.