'I take nothing for granted,' he said coldly. 'But I'm afraid
nothing is to be gained by a discussion of our difficulties. The
time for that is over.
'I can't quite see that. It seems to me that the time has just
come.'
'Please tell me, to begin with, do you come on Amy's behalf?'
'In a way, yes. She hasn't sent me, but my mother and I are so
astonished at what is happening that it was necessary for one or
other of us to see you.'
'I think it is all between Amy and myself.'
'Difficulties between husband and wife are generally best left to
the people themselves, I know. But the fact is, there are
peculiar circumstances in the present case. It can't be necessary
for me to explain further.'
Reardon could find no suitable words of reply. He understood what
Yule referred to, and began to feel the full extent of his
humiliation.
'You mean, of course--' he began; but his tongue failed him.
'Well, we should really like to know how long it is proposed that
Amy shall remain with her mother.'
John was perfectly self-possessed; it took much to disturb his
equanimity.
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