“I am surprised that you approve of him. From his conduct last evening I should judge there will be a chance for a third divorce. I cannot like the man.�
“His conduct? How?� Wylie inquired, shifting his weight from one foot to the other, nervously. His companion gave him a scrutinizing look.
“With Mrs. Hartner,� he replied in a dry tone.
Horace Wylie winced, but he said in a tone of affected indifference, “I consider Mrs. Hartner a lady.�
“Yes? Do you know where her husband is?�
“No.�
“It is rumored that he has been hired to leave the country.�
“For what reason?�
“To enable her to get a divorce.�
“So? Well, it’s none of my affairs,� and Wylie laughed a mirthless laugh.