Introduction

Archer was sure that madame olenska's decision had not been influenced by the change in her financial situation. He knew the exact figure of the small income which her husband had allowed her at their separation. But she could go without many things which her relations would consider indispensable and missus lovel mingott and missus welland were often heard to deplore that any one who enjoyed cosmopolitan luxuries should care so little about how things are done. On the way from the ferry, she had told him that he and she must remain apart. But she had set it with her head on his breast. She was fighting her fate as he had fought his.