The Physiology of Marriage, Part 3 . Honore de Balzac

the bye, what do you think of my husband?"

      "Well, he is rather cross, but I suppose he could not be otherwise to me."

      "Oh, that is true, but his way of life isn't pleasant, and he could not see you here with indifference. He might be suspicious even of our friendship."

      "Oh! he is so already."

      "Confess that he has cause. Therefore you must not prolong this visit; he might take it amiss. As soon as any one arrives – " and she added with a smile, "some one is going to arrive – you must go. You have to keep up appearance, you know. Remember his manner when he left us to-night."