Chapter Three
So that was the first objective achieved. The next was to come to some sort of arrangement with her husband about their future life. Once he learned that he was to be a father, Lord Wycherley grew visibly more relaxed, and even affectionate in his dealings with his wife. There was no sign of s****l desire, but Guinevere had no illusions that there would be some magical transformation which would turn him into a heterosexual. She initiated a series of discussions. For her part, she had respect and a certain regard for her husband. He had never mistreated her, apart from the deceit over the marriage, and she had largely forgiven him that. She was content to stay married to him, provided he met certain conditions. Primarily, she told him, she wished to be free to conduct such s
