“Whereas, my wife, Lilian O. Glasswood, has left my bed and board, without justifiable cause, I hereby give notice that I shall pay no debts of her contracting, after this date.

Boston, Aug.—.

Paley Glasswood.

“Shall I insert the above in to-morrow’s papers?

P. G.”

I sent this epistle to Mr. Oliphant’s by Biddy. Though it was directed to Lilian, it was intended for her mother.


CHAPTER X.

MY WIFE AND I.