Mrs. B. No wonder his wife feels timid. I dare say he will make another attempt at suicide.
Mrs. W. There’s no doubt of it. In fact he told his wife so.
Mrs. S. He has threatened her life too; several times I believe. (To Mrs. B. in significant tone.) By the way, Mrs. Burley, is your husband well?
Mrs. B. (startled). Certainly. But why do you ask?
Mrs. S. Oh, I merely inquired.
Mrs. B. But you had some motive in asking. What was it?
Mrs. S. Tell her, Mrs. Wheeler.
Mrs. W. Oh, it’s nothing I dare say. Still, some things look a little singular.
Mrs. B. (anxiously). Pray explain.
Mrs. S. Was your husband at home to dinner to-day?