Which detail from “The Wife” conveys that Leslie’s fears about the effect of his financial losses on Mary are unfounded? 1. “And what rendered it more insupportable was the necessity of keeping up a smile in the presence of his wife; for he could not bring himself to overwhelm her with the news.”

2.“‘Complained! she has been nothing but sweetness and good-humor. Indeed, she seems in better spirits than I have ever known her; she has been to me all love, and tenderness, and comfort!’”

3. “‘But this is her first day of real experience; she has been introduced into a humble dwelling,—she has been employed all day in arranging its miserable equipments,…’”

4. “‘For God’s sake!’ cried he, ‘if you have any pity on me, don’t mention my wife; it is the thought of her that drives me almost to madness!’”