Do you know what that means?
I have not heard from him for two months.

Do you know what _that_ means?
No?
Well, I'll tell you, Philip; it means that when I do hear from him it will be through his attorneys." He turned slightly paler: "Why" ?" "Divorce," she said with a reckless little laugh--"and the end of things for me." "On what grounds ?" he demanded doggedly.

"Does he threaten you ?" She made no movement or reply, reclining there, one hand on her wine-glass, the smile still curving her lips.

And he repeated his question in a low, distinct voice--too low for Neergard to hear; and he was still listening.
"Grounds?
Oh, he thinks I've misbehaved with--never mind who.

It is not true--but he cares nothing about that, either.