“It is the very reverse of what I intended,” said Raymond, shading his face.
“My dear Raymond, I know what you meant, and what you wish; but I am also certain it is for no one’s happiness to go on in this way.”
He groaned.
“And the wife’s right comes first.”
“Not to this house.”
“But to this man. Indeed I see more hope of your happiness now than I did last year.”
“What, because she has delivered herself over bound hand and foot to Camilla Vivian?”
“No, because she is altered. Last year she was merely vexed at my position in the house. Now she is vexed at my position with you.”
“Very unjustly.”
“Hardly so. I should not have liked your father to be so much devoted to his mother. Remember, jealousy is a smoke that cannot exist without some warmth.”