"Yes, it is."
"Then on one condition," and she spoke in a hard, matter-of-fact voice,—"on one condition, I'll consent."
"What's your condition?"
"When we wind up our business relations, we must wind up all our other relations.... It must be a total severance—I am using your own word—and no half measures. When you leave Mallingbridge you must leave it forever. You must undertake—bind yourself never to set foot in it again."
"Oh, I say."
"You must execute a deed of separation."
He seemed greatly surprised; and for a little while hesitated, as if unable to express his thoughts.
"Look here, Jane.... You're talking big, old lady. What next?... Deed of separation! That's a very large order."
"You are taking freedom for yourself. You must give me freedom."