But, my dear Saunders, you are overlooking your own client in this plan." "I don't quite understand, Mr.Britt." "As I understand the laws on this island--the church laws at least--a man can have as many wives as he likes.

Well, that's all very well for Mr.Browne.But isn't it also a fact that a woman can have no more than one husband?
Lady Deppingham has one husband.

She can't take another without first getting rid of this one." "And, I say, Saunders," added Deppingham, "the native way of disposing of husbands is rather trying, I've heard.

Six or seven jabs with a long knife is the most approved way, isn't it, Britt ?" "Imagine Lady Deppingham going to the altar all covered with gore!" said Britt.
"Saunders," said Deppingham, arising and lighting a fresh cigarette, "you have gone clean daft.

You're loony with love.