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TIM sat down quickly. His mind was in confusion. Through all the indignation, doubt and dismay there stood the horrible realisation that Awkwright was speaking the truth.
"Yes, we're married," said Awkwright. Again that mysterious smile of his. "She is not what I would describe as a good wife; in fact, Captain Jordan, she's a very bad wife. She has no respect for me. She hates me, and once" -- he looked at the woman -- "Shall I tell him, Martha?"