"'In the simple work of doing right,' said I.
"'Doing right?'
"She did not clearly understand me.
"Do you think it would be right to let a charge of crime lie,
unrepelled, against you; a great crime, such as is
alleged--destroying your good name, and throwing a shadow of
disgrace over your children!'
"'No,' was her unhesitating reply.
"'Then it would be wrong for you to suffer a divorce to issue on the
ground of infidelity, without a defence of yourself by every legal
means in your power. Do right, then, in so defending yourself, and
trust in God for the result.'
"I shudder at the bare thought of a public trial,' she answered.
"'Don't think of anything but right action, said I. If you would
have the Hosts of Heaven on your side, give them power by doing the
right; and they will surely achieve for you the victory over all
your enemies. Have any steps been taken by Mr. Dewey?'
"'I fear so.'
"'How long is it since your husband entertained this purpose?'
"'I think it has been growing in his mind ever since that unhappy
affair at Saratoga.
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