“That, of course, was not to be endured, and they jumped at the privilege of paying his debts!”
I replied that I knew nothing about his debts, and I reminded my visitor that though the dear Mulvilles were angels they were neither idiots nor millionnaires. What they mainly aimed at was reuniting Mr. Saltram to his wife.
“I was expecting to hear that he has basely abandoned her,” Gravener went on, at this, “and I’m too glad you don’t disappoint me.”
I tried to recall exactly what Mrs. Mulville had told me. “He didn’t leave her – no. It’s she who has left him.”
“Left him to us?” Gravener asked. “The monster – many thanks! I decline to take him.”
“You’ll hear more about him in spite of yourself. I can’t, no, I really can’t resist the impression that he’s a big man.” I was already learning
