But it would possibly have made some difference as to our after plans.

He is a thorough man of the world, and he must know all that.

I am sure he must feel that something is due to you,--and to me as your husband.

But he is odd-tempered, and, as I have not spoken to him, he chooses to be silent to me.

Now, my darling, you and I cannot afford to wait to see who can be silent the longest." "What do you want me to do ?" "To write to him." "And ask him for money ?" "Not exactly in that way.