But she is in bad surroundings; and, if I were her husband, I wouldn't let her stay there another day.

There are no morals in that circle; it's all a perfect crush of decaying garbage." "I think," said Rose, "that, if this thing goes no farther, it will gradually die out even in that circle; and, in the better circles of New York, I trust it will not be heard of.

Mrs.Van Astrachan and I will appear publicly with Lillie; and if she is seen with us, and at this house, it will be sufficient to contradict a dozen slanders.

She has the noblest, kindest husband,--one of the best men and truest gentlemen I ever knew." "I pity him then," said Harry.
"He is to be pitied," said Rose; "but his work is before him.

This woman, such as she is, with all her faults, he has taken for better or for worse; and all true friends and good people, both his and hers, should help both sides to make the best of it." "I should say," said Harry, "that there is in this no best side." "I think you do Lillie injustice," said Rose.