“H’m—have you considered the consequences if she decides for divorce?”
“You mean the threat in her husband’s letter? What weight would that carry? It’s no more than the vague charge of an angry blackguard.”
“Yes; but it might make some unpleasant talk if he really defends the suit.”
“Unpleasant—!” said Archer explosively.
Mr. Letterblair looked at him from under enquiring eyebrows, and the young man, aware of the uselessness of trying to explain what was in his mind, bowed acquiescently while his senior continued: “Divorce is always unpleasant.”
“You agree with me?” Mr. Letterblair resumed, after a waiting silence.
“Naturally,” said Archer.
“Well, then, I may count on you; the Mingotts may count on you; to use your influence against the idea?”
Archer hesitated. “I can’t