“With regard to another case I have some authority to speak.”
“Consider my case within your jurisdiction.”
“Betty:” Her husband’s face was turned to hers in miserable reproof. “Remember, we are something to each other. I cannot bear—”
He faltered as he read the unalterable purpose in her eyes. It is the nature of some women to appear incapable of pity when their self-love has received a poignant shock.
“Then, Parker, you admit—”
“For God’s sake, Betty, let me have five minutes’ privacy—”
She looked at him calmly, as though considering his inmost thoughts.
“I think Dr. Peterson can deal with you more forcibly than I can. It is sufficient that we understand each other.”
“Have you no consideration for my self-respect?”
“It is my self-respect that accuses you in this.”