"We were never told," said the Dean, "that a woman's foes were to be those of her own household!"
The Chaplain frowned.
"Lord Coryston is making enemies in all directions," he said, hastily. "I understand that a letter Lord William received from him last week was perfectly outrageous."
"What about?" asked Sir Louis.
"A divorce case—a very painful one—on which we have found it necessary to take a strong line."
The speaker, who was largely made and gaunt, with grizzled hair and spectacles, spoke with a surprising energy. The Dean looked puzzled.
"What had Lord Coryston to do with it?"
"What indeed?—except that he is out for picking up any grievances he can."
"Who are the parties?"
The Chaplain told the story.