But first I must write to them both.

" She went quickly indoors into her boudoir, sat down at the table, and wrote to her husband:--"After what has happened, I cannot remain any longer in your house.

I am going away, and taking my son with me.

I don't know the law, and so I don't know with which of the parents the son should remain; but I take him with me because I cannot live without him.

Be generous, leave him to me.