ly it was
determined to make a copy of the letter found by Mrs. Dewey, and enclose
it to her husband, giving him warning at the same time that the original
would be produced at the trial.

Nothing was heard in response to this movement, until within a week
of the day on which the case was expected to come up, when Mr. Dewey's
lawyer called on Mr. Orton to know if it was still his intention to meet
them in open court and resist their application for a divorce. On being
assured that such was their purposes he expressed some regret at the
consequent damage to the lady's reputation, as they had evidence against
her of the most conclusive character. Finally he wished to know whether,
in case a new ground were taken--one not touching the lady's good
name--any opposition would be made. Mr. Orton said that he would consult
his client, and answer the query with as little delay as practicable.

Mrs. Dewey expressed a willingness to remain passive, provided no
allegations were made in the new bill that even remotely cast a shadow
upon her virtue.

But Mr. Wallingford, on taking the matter into further consideration,
advised a different course altogether--no less than an application
from the other side, on the ground of neglect, ill-treatment, and
constructive conjugal infidelity, based on the important letter already
referred to. Mrs. Dewey caught eagerly at this suggestion, as soon as it
was presented to her. If a divorce were thus obtained, her vindication
would be complete.

The ranks of the enemy were thrown into confusion by this diversion. Mr.
Dewey was violent, and threatened most terrible consequences. But when
the time set for the case to come up arrived, he failed to appear.

It was from the other side that the next movement came. A divorce was
applied for on the part of Mrs. Dewey, in a bill carefully drawn up
by Mr. Wallingford. It asked not only for a legal separation from
her husband, but for alimony, and the possession of the two remaining
children. An answer was filed; but it was of so feeble a character as to
amount to scarcely anything in the way of opposition. The chief argument
was directed against the claim for alimony. The result was as we had
anticipated. In the following spring a divorce was granted, and Mrs.
Dewey, with her two children, left the Allen House and returned to her
father's. The maintenance allowed by the court, was one thousand dollars
a year for herself, and five hundred a year for each