Mr.

Gilmore had any business for me to do, he always explained it first, and I always understood him.”

“I dare say he did. He was your servant, and was obliged to explain. I am your husband, and am

not

obliged. How much longer do you mean to keep me here? I tell you again, there is no time for reading anything⁠—the dogcart is waiting at the door. Once for all, will you sign or will you not?”