(rising, and standing with his back to the fire) But why one other woman? Why not extend my freedom to two?
Mrs. Denham.
Two or a dozen, what is it to me?
Denham.
A dozen, Constance? Do you take me for a Turk? I have often told you every man should be content with three wives. More than this verges upon polygamy. But blessed is he who finds the three in one!
Mrs. Denham.
Indeed. Have you found that in Gyp?
Denham.
No, not directly; though Gyp fills me with thoughts that do often lie too deep for tears. Her cynicism is always illuminating.
Mrs. Denham.