Missus Beaufort's Attitude Made New York Look Like a Passing By

Archer had been greatly moved by old catherine's account of madame olenska's attitude towards missus beaufort. But he knew well enough what construction the clubs and drawing rooms would put on her visits to her cousin. No doubt the two women were sitting together in that room. Beaufort had probably sought consolation elsewhere. There wre even rumors that he had left new york with fanny ring. Archer had the nocturnal perspective of fifth avenue almost to himself. At that hour, most people were indoors, dressing for dinner. And he was secretly glad that ellen's exit was likely to be unobserved.