"Our lives are bound together." "The law in one year will give me a separation for desertion," said Alice.

"The divorce will be quietly obtained in the West; if you resist, you know the penalty! There is a gulf between us for Time and Eternity.
"My father's murdered confidence, your Judas plots to gain a motherless girl's hand, your wrecking Clayton's life! You can purchase your safety in but one way: by obedience." The astounded husband raised his hand as she glided by him.

He followed her dumbly into the front drawing-room, where the three lawyers waited for the end of the colloquy.
"It is understood, gentlemen," said Alice Worthington, "that Mr.
Ferris has intruded upon me for the last time.

I leave it to you to demand and enforce the absolute protection of my privacy.

Nothing can induce me to consent to another interview, or to answer any further communications." There reigned a dismal silence in the room as Alice Worthington glided out into the great hall.