"Number one," he answered, holding up a single finger, "is divorce. I believe you have the grounds for it, and have little doubt that you might find legal counsel to agree. You would be free of her, free to live your life as you see fit, and hopefully find the happiness your marriage has not given you. You would, however, be leaving Melody adrift at sea, without sails or even oars to guide her to safe shores."

The ungentlemanly part of Aldous wondered if she would not deserve it.

He paused for a moment, to allow himself to judge Ben's reaction. It was not the least extreme suggestion he had ever offered, by any stretch.