'It's a lot. You've got to have it.'
'Haven't you any ideals, Corinne?'
She reflected. Then said, 'Of course.' And added: 'She had Arthur where she wanted him. That's why he went away, of course. He thought she'd caught him. Now she's lost her head and let him get away. Dished everything. No telling what he'll do when he finds out.'
'He mustn't find out.' Henry was not aware of any inconsistency within himself.
'He will if she's going to lose her head like this. There are some things you have to stand in this world. One of the things Mildred had to stand was a husband.'
'But how could she go back to him—to-night—feeling this way?'
'She should have.'
'You're cynical.'
'I'm practical. Do you want her to go through a divorce, and then marry Humphrey? That'll take money. It's a luxury. For rich folks.'
'Don't say such things, Corinne!'