If there was such a law, I'll bet my head two-thirds of the men in Aratat would be getting rid of wives before night." Britt, after this remark, sat very still and thoughtful.

He was turning over the divorce idea in his mind.

He had ridiculed the polygamy scheme, but the divorce proposition might be managed.
"I'm tired," said Lady Deppingham suddenly.

She yawned and stretched her arms.

"It's been very entertaining, Saunders, but, really, I think we'd better dress for dinner.