He was now more than ever averse to the task before him. Husbands, when they give their wives a talking, should do it out of hand, uttering their words hard, sharp, and quick,--and should then go. There are some works that won't bear a preface, and this work of marital fault-finding is one of them. Mr. Palliser was already beginning to find out the truth of this. "Glencora," he said, "I wish you to be serious with me."

He was now more than ever averse to the task before him. There are some works that won't bear a preface, and this work of marital fault-finding is one of them.
"Glencora," he said, "I wish you to be serious with me."
