"There has been no chance to quarrel for nearly five years."
"Why?"
"Because he has been in prison."
"Excuse me if I have forced upon you a disagreeable topic," said the passenger, in a tone of sympathy. "His term of confinement will expire, and then he can return to you."
"That is just what troubles me, sir," said Grit bluntly. "We are expecting him in a day or two, and then our quiet life will be at an end."
"Will he make things disagreeable for you?"
"Yes, sir."
"At least, you will not have to work so hard."
"Yes, sir. I shall have to work harder, for I shall have to support him, too."
"Won't he be willing to work?"